Defense Coverage•advanced•15 min
Catch and Go (Interception Drill)
QB throws a catchable but slightly errant pass — DB reads the QB, steps in front of the receiver, and intercepts it for a turnover.
Catch and Go (Interception Drill)
DrillDescription
Turnovers change games. This drill builds the QB-reading instincts and technique to step in front of a pass and come away with an interception — one of the highest-value plays a defender can make.
How to run it
- 1
QB, WR, and DB set up in a route-coverage situation.
- 2
QB throws to WR but leads slightly early or underthrows.
- 3
DB reads the QB's eyes and throwing motion.
- 4
DB steps in front of the WR's route.
- 5
DB catches the ball with hands (not body) and sprints upfield.
Points to stress
- Read the QB's eyes — if they lock onto a receiver, jump the route.
- Catch with your hands — don't body-catch it.
- Secure the ball and RUN — don't celebrate before you're safe.
- Go for the INT — not just a PBU.