Purpose
The purpose of this Defensive Back High Point Drill is to work on catching the ball at the highest possible point.
Description
Just like the Down Hill Interception Drill, except that the coach throws the ball in such a way that the Defensive Back has to jump to catch the ball at the highest point.
Coaching Points
- Move forward at full speed
- Time your jump
- Be under control
- Catch the football at the highest point
- Score! Run past the coach
Equipment
- Football(s)
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- Down Hill Drill – Throw and Intercept
This Defensive Back High Point Drill is contributed by ©2007 Leon Criner (✝️ Nov. 14, 2014), at the time Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator and Jimmy Sims, at the time Assistant Professor of Health & Physical Education / Head Football Coach at Los Angeles Valley College – The Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs played then in the Western States Conference, now in the SCFA, Southern California Football Association.