TJ Ward - Football - Safety
T.J. Ward is the starting safety for the Cleveland Browns. He was selected by the Browns in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft following his collegiate career at the University of Oregon. In his NFL career, he has 162 tackles with one sack and two interceptions.
The instructional football training videos developed by T.J. For Pro Tips 4U include tips and drills on how to improve your play in the secondary. His tips include the bump and run technique, the "open the gate" drill, the proper way to warm up, how to backpedal, opening up to get downhill speed, how to cover 45 degree angle routes and drills to mirror wide receivers.
TJ Ward - Football - Safety, How To Videos, Training Tips, Drills
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In this Pro Tips 4U football training series with T.J. Ward, you’ll be able to download all 8 of T.J.’s videos. T.J. will teach you; bump and run technique, break plant and driving, back peddaling, 45 degree angle routes, opening up for downhill speed, open the gate drill, mirroring the receiver drill and the breaking warm-up drill.
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In this Pro Tips 4U sports training video, T.J. Ward, Safety for the Cleveland Browns, goes over Breaking Warm-Up Drills. Learn the secrets of how to stop more efficiently while backpedaling. .TJ. shows you a drill that progresses from a 1 step to a 3 step drop and how to stop and break from there. Learn why you need to utilize your heel and not your toes when breaking and how that helps you get as many cleats in the ground as possible for a better stop, plus, how that decreases the possibility of turf toe. You’ll also learn some common mistakes people make and how to avoid them.
(Run Time: 5:15)
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In this Pro Tips 4U sports training video, T.J. Ward, Safety for the Cleveland Browns, goes over Mirroring the Receiver Drill. Learn the secrets of how to mirror the receiver. TJ shows you how to bend from the hips & knees, how to break with your uphill foot and why you must stay low and drive through the break to not give him the advantage
(Run Time: 5:10)
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In this Pro Tips 4U sports training video, T.J. Ward, Safety for the Cleveland Browns, goes over the Open The Gate Drill. This is a good drill to warm your hips up before practice or a game. Learn the secrets of moving upfield while changing direction by pulling your inside shoulder open, planting and breaking in the opposite direction, all while keeping your eye on the quarterback, if you’re playing the safety position.
(Run Time: 4:29)
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In this Pro Tips 4U sports training video, T.J. Ward, Safety for the Cleveland Browns, goes over Opening Up for Downhill Speed. Learn the secrets of backpeddaling into a full open position into a full speed sprint to stay with a receiver. T.J. shows you how to backpeddal, and fully open by pivoting and pulling your shoulder through into 3 power steps. You’ll also learn the most common mistake to avoid.
(Run Time: 3:37)
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In this Pro Tips 4U sports training video, T.J. Ward, Safety for the Cleveland Browns, goes over 45 Degree Angle Routes. Learn the secrets of backpeddaling into a 45 degree post. T.J. shows you how to backpedal, and plant and drive off the opposite foot of the direction you’re going, how to pull your elbow through and how to get your trail leg over and through. T.J. will also explain why the first 3 steps of the break are most important.
(Run Time: 4:50)
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In this Pro Tips 4U sports training video, T.J. Ward, Safety for the Cleveland Browns, goes over Backpeddaling technique. Learn the secrets of the proper backpedal with these technique drills. T.J. shows you proper position, posture and balance including proper position of your feet, posture of your body and alignment of your shoulders, knees and toes. Watch as T.J. demonstrates these drills and shows you the most common error to avoid.
(Run Time: 4:25)
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In this Pro Tips 4U sports training video, T.J. Ward, Safety for the Cleveland Browns, goes over Break Plant and Driving. Learn the secrets of being explosive in your breaks. T.J. goes over backpeddaling into a plant and drive straight back, then a 45 degree and 90 degree back pedal plant and drive. You’ll learn the proper form of the backpedal, why it’s crucial to stay low and how you plant and drive with the opposite foot of the direction you’re going. This is a great drill for any cornerback or safety.
(Run Time: 6:00)
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In this Pro Tips 4U sports training video, T.J. Ward, Safety for the Cleveland Browns, goes over the Bump and Run Technique. Learn the secrets of the proper stance as you line up, how far to play off the receiver and how to stagger your stance so you’re shifted to his inside shoulder. T.J. will then show you where to look at the receiver which is very important, so as to stay with him. You’ll also learn how to move as the receiver comes off the line and how to bump him with your opposite hand. You’ll then learn how to pivot and turn as the receiver cuts back and why you should never turn your back when the receiver cuts and why you want to keep him in front of you at all times. Lastly you’ll learn proper hip position and what the difference is between open and closed hips.
(Run Time: 5:15)
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TJ WARD - Memorabilia & Autographed Items
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Official Replica Cleveland Browns Mini Football Helmet from Riddell autographed by Safety T.J. Ward. This item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Pro Tips 4U, Inc.
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$24.99
Autographed T.J. Ward Photo
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11x14 color photo autographed by Cleveland Browns safety, T.J. Ward. This item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Pro Tips 4U, Inc.
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