Presented at the 2020 AFCA Conference, University of Tulsa Defensive Backs Philosophy, Skills, and Techniques discusses the key aspects of defensive back play. Aaron Fletcher, University of Tulsa Cornerbacks Coach, outlines his approach to successful defensive back play, from basic fundamentals and “Daily Drills” to specific defensive schemes. Coach Fletcher emphasizes attention to detail in practice drills to “create good habits” and translate your practice sessions to success on gameday. Additionally, Fletcher hosts a question and answer session to dive deeper into defensive back play.
Topics covered include:
• Defensive Back Fundamentals
• Position-Specific Drills
• Zone and Man Coverage Concepts
• “Shuffle & Spin” Drills
• Creating Good Defensive Habits
• Stance and Footwork
• Tackling and Forcing Fumbles
• Defending Deep Passes
• Run Support
