re: Beckham and the over the shoulder catch? (comments from coaches are welcomed)

Hi, F@G!

I've said that several times. He's such a playmaker - it is frustrating to see how he tries to play the long ball in the air most of the time.

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i contended after TCU and still contend that OBJ has issues with playing the ball in the air. He just cannot do it well. That first pass of the game is a perfect example. He routinely turns around to the ball and tries to catch it facing the defender. All that does it make it much easier for the defender to break up the pass. It also makes it much harder for OBJ to fall and protect the ball in the process. OBJ needs to use his body (back) to defend the ball in flight from the DB.

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