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It is important that you be able to read the drops a quarterback uses, to know what direction the play is going. If it is a three-step drop that means shorter routes, faster plays and you need to react faster. This article will discuss how to cover the receiver and read the three-step drop. As a corner back you line up across from the receiver but your eyes are in the quarterback while you watch the receiver with your peripheral vision. When the ball is snapped you want to back peddle keeping the receiver in front of you while you are watching the quarterback. If he takes a three-step drop you want to shorten your steps, so you can react to the receiver and the ball. The three-step drop means shorter faster developing plays. The pass will usually be a quick hitter timing route. As you back peddle and you read the three-step drop, shorten your steps so you can better cover the receiver pivoting in what direction he goes. Usually the receiver will break to his inside allowing you to che …

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