Speed Turn by corners

Here is my two cents.

#1 - They might not have enough cushion; the DB is letting the WR get too close before
trying to turn. If the DB has the proper cushion, he should be able to make the turn
and get on the upfield shoulder of the WR.

#2- The DB is stepping too flat when he makes his speed turn. This is a common problem.
If the DB is doing this, he will always end up close to, but chasing the WR from behind.
When the DB speed turns he must get the front foot pointed at the front shoulder of
the WR (about 45 degrees upfield) so that the DB get still get on the upfield shoulder
of the WR. If that step is too flat, the DB will never get to the upfield shoulder.

so what you guys are saying is that it is a good technique to use when your DB has lost his cushion.

OUR Dbs are turning before they ever lose their cushion, the net result being a wide open receiver who stops after our guys turn, sometimes 5 yards away.

That's our real problem, they are turning too soon, waaaaay before their cushion is broken.

Could either of you (or anyone else for that matter) describe the proper technique for doing a speed turn?

Thanks for your help this board is great for finding answers.

We play off man coverage. We STRESS staying in backpedal (& maintaining a 3-4 yds cushion) up to 20 yds deep (not all DB's can do that, but the GOOD DB's can). Speed turn NOT required on FIRST cut of receiver, only the SECOND. The "Post-Corner" is the MAIN example!

SPEED TURN (ROLLBACK): If you are forced out of your backpedal by a receiver and the receiver then breaks in the opposite direction, you should use the Rollback Technique to recover lost ground. This technique requires you to roll your back to the receiver. Snap your head around quickly, locate the receiver, and accelerate to the iunterception point.

You don't need anymore coaching points than that - only LOTS OF REPS!