The Cornerback's Role

Welcome back to Nothing But Yards Blog Spot where everything talked about here is teaching you how to play the game of football! I'm Christian A and this is the role I'm going to give tips on. Today's role is the cornerback and if you want the deepback. One tip to slow down the receiver is to give him a little chuck or bump when you're within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage. If he goes for a quick slant towards the endzone, you stay in front of him by strafing side to side. If he goes for a post towards the sideline then you would be able to follow him until he does the cut move. When he just goes for a quick right or left route (going up 5-10 steps and making a quick cut move to the right or left) stay inside his route meaning not just following him or cover him but cover the area where the QB has to get the ball to him safely. But this time he's going deep! What do you do? You give him the old chuck and bump to stop him from getting at full speed and slow him down at the line of scrimmage. You have just gained some knowledge about how to defend your receiver. Use it wisely to your advantage. I'm Christian A and this was Nothing But Yards and my favorite game of football, see you next time!