How to Intercept the Football

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Learn some of the basic techniques on how to intercept the football, from footwork to reading the quarterback, in this free instructional video.

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  Back Pedal for Interceptions in Football

  You have to be up on your toes and maintain good balance when trying to defend the pass. In this free video you’ll be shown a good way to back pedal and keep your balance.

  

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  Go For the Football & Not the Player as a Cornerback

  When you are attempting to intercept a pass you can’t knock the receiver out of the way to get to the ball. In this free video you’ll see that you have to go for the ball first and not go through the receiver.

  

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  How to Attack the Football for Interceptions

  When the ball is in the air you don’t want to wait for it to get to you to make an interception. This free video explains that you have to get to the ball before the receiver to make the pick.

  

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  How to Avoid Interference as a Cornerback

  You don’t want to hurt your team by trying to help your team with an interception. You have to avoid any pass interference call when trying to intercept a pass as explained in this free video.

  

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  How to Get a Tipped Ball Interception in Football

  You never know what is going to happen during any given play on the field. By staying close to the play you could be in the right place at the right time for a tipped interception. This free video explains the tipped ball.

  

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  How to Read the Receiver & Not Get Beat in Football

  When you are covering a receiver you want to make sure first that he doesn’t beat you for a big play. In this free video Sean Hobson explains how to read the receiver to avoid him making a play.

  

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  How to Time Your Jump for Interceptions in Football

  When a pass is under thrown you want to try and get the ball at its highest point to have a greater chance for an interception. In this free video Sean Hobson explains the do’s and don’ts of a jump ball.

  

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  Jump Underneath the Receiver’s Route for Interceptions

  The quickest way to get an interception is to jump the route before the ball gets to the receiver. This technique is demonstrated in this free video.

  

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  Keep on Ball for Football Interception

  Knowing the opposing quarterback’s tendencies can help when trying to get an interception. In this free video you’ll learn that sometimes just being in the right place can lead to an easy interception.

  

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  Know What Type of Receiver Your Up Against in Football

  There are many different types of receivers in football. By knowing and understanding what type you are up against you have a better chance of beating him to the ball, as shown in this free video.

  

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  Off Field Cut for Football Interception

  When you are playing defense against a receiver you want to shorten the field between him and the quarterback as much as possible. In this free video Sean Hobson will explain how to do just that.

  

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  Proper Balance for Football Interceptions

  When you’re covering somebody you want to have a low center of gravity and stay on your toes. It is easier to intercept a pass when you have good balance first, as shown in this free video.

  

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  Read the Quarterback Early for Interceptions

  You want to be able to read the quarterback before the pass is thrown to help get a jump on the ball. In this free video you’ll learn what type of things to look for when a quarterback drops back to pass.

  

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  Read the Quarterback’s Eyes for Interceptions

  By watching the Quarterback’s eyes you can try to judge which direction the pass play could be going. By doing so you can cheat up and get an easy interception as shown in this free video.

  

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  Returning the Football After an Interception

  It’s already a big play for a defense when they get an interception, but you can still try to gain some more yards for your team after the pick is made. This technique is demonstrated in this free video.

  

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Summary: The offense is marching the football toward your end zone like a well-oiled machine. Time is running out and just two points remain from your once-substantial lead. A touchdown will send your team home losers, just minutes away from the district title. What you need is a turnover to change the course of the game. Their quarterback goes back to pass. Full back stays back to block, tight end runs a sideline pattern. You recognize the play from the first quarter. But you won't get fooled again. You stay back until the ball leaves the quarterback's hands, then step in front of the tight end at the last minute. Interception! The game is saved by one of the most exciting of all football plays.

In this free series of football coaching videos, our championship coach Sean Hobson tells you everything you need to know about getting that crucial interception during the big game. Learn how to read offensive formations and then figure out what the quarterback is planning when he drops back to throw a pass. Once the ball is in the air, coach Hobson shares his insight on how to get between the ball and the receiver, then time your jump just right so the intended receiver will be chasing you back down to the opposite end of the field. And make sure to avoid the pass interference call or all of that celebrating on the sidelines will come to a quick end.