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Eagles' Eyes: CB Drill for Lockdown Coverage
📍 Evangel Christian Eagles·Sunday, July 26, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
The Evangel Christian Eagles are known for their stingy defense, and for cornerbacks to excel, they need to be able to stay with receivers in man coverage. To improve their ability to do so, the Eagles' coaching staff has implemented the 'Shadow Shift' drill. This drill involves CBs starting in a press position, then shifting their weight onto their back foot and using a small step to stay in phase with the receiver. Perform 3 sets of 10 reps, focusing on staying low and using inside footwork to stay with the receiver. Coaching cues include 'eyes on the receiver' and 'stay on their hip.' This drill translates to game performance by teaching CBs to stay in phase with receivers, even when they're trying to get off the line quickly.