As a DB, your first concern must be pass defense. Second, but still vital, is knowing what to do when the offense runs the ball. Your action and technique will be determined by the defense your coach has called for the play. In this situation as a DB, you must:
1. Understand your responsibility during the play
2. Know what the offense must do for you to leave your pass coverage and attack the line of scrimmage
3. Know where and what your responsibilities are when you force the run
4. Understand which offensive player can block you
5. Know how to meet the blocker
When the defense is called, you'll be playing either zone or man-to-man pass defense. If you're covering a deep zone, you must go to that zone until the ball carrier crosses the line of scrimmage. When you're in man coverage, you'll need to run with him until he blocks OR the ball crosses the line of scrimmage - whichever happens first. In both cases you will be chasing the ball carrier after you are certain the ball can not be passed.
Tune in next time as we wrap up Playing the Run for Defensive Backs!
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