How to play cornerback in football

1

Get in proper 2-point stance. Your back should be flat and your knees should be moderately bent.^[1]

2

If you are playing up next to the receiver you need to make contact with him, disrupt his route and the timing of the route. After making contact, turn and run with the receiver in cover 1 or cover him in your zone and make your proper drops.

3

If you are playing off your man, backpedal within the range of the 20 yards (18.3 m) receiver. Keep your shoulder to the outside of the field and level with the yard lines.^[2]

4

Once the receiver gets close to you in your backpedal you have to run forward and dive for the tackle. This takes time so you can't wait until he is on you.

You need to quickly turn your hips and head to the quarterback and accelerate. Run on the receivers back hip on the inside, that way, if he tries to cut up or in, you are in the way and you disrupt the route and if he cuts outside you can follow.^[3]

5

If the receiver stops before reaching you in the backpedal you have to close