Developing Your Safeties

The Coaching 101 Podcast

In most modern defenses the Safeties are the leaders of the group… the QB of the defense if you will. So, it’s only right that they’re a player you build around and one that you prioritize developing.

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What skills are you looking to develop?

• Tackling
• Coverage
• Ability to align correctly
• Leadership
• Problem solving/ critical thinking

What’s the best method to develop your Safeties?

• Look for best athletes at young ages
• Work spacial drills - tackling in space, coverage skills
• Give rules for alignment

What are your favorite drills?

• 2 on 1 tackling with OLB/Corner
• Coverage combos
• Fits from space - screen/sweep/inside run
• Umbrella Drill
• Perimeter Drill

What NOT to do as a Coach

• Today’s Lesson:
  • “Don’t give your kids a lot of plays!”

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