Buddy Break Drill
Buddy Break Drill
Purpose
Defensive Backs Drill to work on backpedal footwork and turning to run with receiver while always focusing on the quarterback. And work on interception and pass-break-up technique.
Description and Coaching Points
- Tandem DBs begin backpedal
- Move on coach's direction
- Don't use hands on buddy
- Break on ball
- Intercept at highest point
- "Strip" if you can't intercept
Equipment
- Football
This Drill is contributed by © 2007 Leon Criner, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator and Jimmy Sims, Assistant Professor of Health & Physical Education / Head Football Coach at Los Angeles Valley College - The Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs play in the Western States Conference (COA).







