backpedal vs shuffle

Doesn't matter but do it the SAME for zone AND man to avoid a giveaway!

BILL NAILED IT IN MY BOOK. BE CONSISTENT IN WHAT YOU DO SO AS NOT TO SET ANY VERY NOTICABLE TENDENCIES.

Coach Easton

In zone coverage, the DB is angled at about a 45 degree angle to the inside as he shuffles back and reading the backfield action. He must have outside leverage on the WR he is lined up on or he'll never find him. In man coverage, cut down the angle so he is looking at the WR more. Still outside leverage though. It's much easier to react to the run and jump underneath stuff out of the shuffle. However, the cushion gets broken down much quicker on deep routes and I don't feel it lends itself well to being physical as the DB has to turn and run on the deep route. As for where he should be looking, I feel it should be the same as when using the backpedal; right at the man for man, and the middle of a triangle formed by the WR, the onside tackle, and the deepest back so he can see everything that indicates run or pass. Hope that helps.

Yes, the footwork is very much the same. It would be 3 shuffles while reading, then reacting to run or pass. And, yes, never cross your feet. Makes it near impossible to react if caught with feet crossed. Make sure the shuffle is quick or they will get blown by on a deep route.