Successful defensive backs can't wait for the next play to start. They are eager to match their skill against that of the player they're covering. Their compete level is high. This is the type of attitude you need to bring on the field to excel at this position.
In order to bring the necessary level of confidence to succeed, there are some areas you can work on improving daily. First and foremost, you should understand and study exactly what your coaches want you to do when playing your position. Pay attention not only to your coaches, but to any players that might be ahead of you on the depth chart. It's likely that they have more experience than you and you can learn a great deal from them. Don't only learn from what they do right, but pay attention to mistakes they make and resolve not to repeat them.
As for the physical part of the game, your off-season conditioning program should prepare you to hold up under the rigors of the position. Without continued hard work, you can quickly lose the physical edge you gained during the off-season. To have continued success as a DB, you MUST be able to run well - both fast and with great endurance.
It's important to love running at full speed from the start of practice to the end. Leave the locker room running and don't stop til you hit the showers. Make running something you enjoy and can do all day.
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