The Importance of Indy Period for DBs
If you’re like most defensive backs, you probably hate your individual period at practice. However, if you want to be elite, you need to slide into the minority group that loves indy for what it is and that’s the key to your success. Yes, I ...
Read More
THE BASICS: Understanding Passing Zones on Defense
As with anything, knowing the basics gives you a solid foundation that sets you up for any twists, turns, tweaks or new inventions that may come at some point down the road. Football and playing defense in football is no different. There has been plenty of passing ...
Read MoreCategories List
- blog
- Boss Units
- Coaching
- Cover Tips
- Coverage Breakdown
- Coverages Explained
- DB Education
- DB History
- DB Media
- db tips
- Drill Videos
- Dynamic Duos
- Film Study
- homepage
- man coverage
- NFL Draft
- Practice
- Video of the Day
- What'd He Do Wrong
Gain Crazy DB Knowledge Here
Recent Posts
Every year, NFL teams invest millions into evaluating college defensive backs ahead of the draft. They analyze film, interview players, review testing numbers, and dig deep into football IQ and character. As a high school...
The Key to Using Your Hands in Press Man CoverageApril 9, 2025The idea of press man coverage is to disrupt the timing and route of the wide receiver. To do this, your hands will often come into play, as they help redirect the receiver. However, many...
One of the biggest advantages a defensive back can have is the ability to read a wide receiver’s body language. Being able to anticipate where the receiver is going before they make their move can...
