The Defensive Knockdown drill helps train safeties to make the proper read and then knockdown the receiver following an attempted pass from the QB.

This drill utilizes a QB, a safety, and 2 dummies that simulate receivers running fade routes down the field.

The safety must put himself in a position to cover both receivers and react to the ball when thrown.

After properly reading the eyes of QB's, the safety will tackle the dummy right after the potential catch.

Courtesy of Rogers Athletic