Mastering the Art of Man Coverage
As a defensive back, excelling in man coverage requires a combination of athleticism, technique, and football IQ. In this guide, I will break down the essential elements of playing man coverage effectively. Some of these things are very basic but they bear repeatin...
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How to Defend the Slant Pattern: A Guide for Defensive Backs
How to Defend the Slant Pattern: A Guide for Defensive Backs The slant pattern stands as one of the most efficient and effective routes a wide receiver can run. However, for defensive backs, defending the slant requires a combination of skill, anticipation, and technique. In t...
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3 Big Mistakes You Are Making in Press Coverage
It’s that time of year again known as camp season. Time to line up and take 1-on-1 rep after 1-on-1 rep. There’s nothing like winning in those situations and if you want to do it consistently, you’re going to have to avoid these three big mistakes . Shi...
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Get in Phase Drill for Defensive Backs
One of the most feared and dreaded releases by wide receivers is the outside release when you are in press man coverage. Why? Because it just might be that go route. In this article will talk about a drill that you can use to help defend yourself against the outside release. T...
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4 Things You Are Doing Wrong in Your Press Man Stance
If you ever lined up to race someone or stepped in a batter’s box to hit a baseball, you are aware that before someone yells go or a pitch is thrown, you could win or lose. Have your feet in the wrong spot and you will come out wrong in that race. ...
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5 Things A DB Should Know Before the Snap
One of the biggest things I stressed as a coach and do now as a trainer is preparation. Often times when players think about preparation, they think about offseason work or preparing during the week for the game. However, preparation doesn’t just ...
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Effective Press Man Coverage Using a Kick Slide
I’ve watched 1000’s of defensive back press reps on film and aside from poor eye discipline, the next most common mistake made by inexperienced defensive backs is not executing a kick slide in their press rep. The reason for the lack of a kick slide in the re...
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