Where’s My Help in Man Coverage? (Cover 1)
Man coverage is a very important element of a defensive game plan and a defensive back’s skill set. The common thought process when it comes to man coverage is that you are “on an island,” but in reality, that is not the case. There is always help, and in thi...
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This Important Skill Will Improve your Press Man Reps 10x
One of the biggest issues I see when I work with defensive backs is a lack of lateral movement. It’s understandable since the position requires a lot of unnatural moves. In particular, young defensive backs struggle when it’s time to move left or right against a wi...
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What College Scouts Look for in High School Cornerbacks
When it comes to recruiting high school cornerbacks, college scouts are meticulously detailed in their evaluations. Cornerbacks play a critical role in any football defense, responsible for covering some of the most athletic players on the field. Here are the top five attribut...
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3 Ways for the Secondary to Decode the Offense
Playing defensive back involves a wide array of physical skills, but none of those skills will be worth anything unless you can embrace the mental side of the game. Having a strong understanding of what the offense is trying to do is crucial to you becoming a playmaker on the ...
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Playing Defensive Back – How to Stay Focused Under Pressure
Playing defensive back requires a wide range of physical skills necessary to match up against your opponent and win the battles every down in the war. However, all the physical training in the world won’t help you if you are not mentally prepared for battle and cannot ha...
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A Complete DB: What I Look ForDecember 10, 2024With camp season upon us, I want to take a moment to let my readers know what impresses coaches and can catch their attention as you hit the circuit. Part of my coaching experience involved...
Why Are You Handsy?December 4, 2024When it comes to man coverage—and press coverage in particular—there’s an order to things. Far too often, defensive backs put the cart before the horse in their press technique, and by that, I mean it...
Understanding Zone Coverage: How to Defend Your Space EffectivelyNovember 20, 2024Zone coverage is one of the most fundamental concepts in football, especially for defensive backs. Unlike man-to-man coverage, where each defender is responsible for covering a specific player, zone coverage requires defenders to cover designated...
