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Player Tips: Earl Little, Jr, of American Heritage Talks About Footwork for a Defensive Back

October 22, 2021
Earl Little Jr. learned his T-step technique from his father, a former NFL defensive back, at American Heritage.

Plant your foot at 90 degrees. Accelerate out of your break. Make the play.

Earl Little Jr. of American Heritage Plantation in South Florida demonstrates the T-step technique that has made him an All-American defensive back. The drill improves reaction speed and allows corners to close on receivers more effectively. With an NFL father who played the same position, Little has access to expertise that gives him an edge in his technique development.