Integrating Hand Techniques in Coverage: Elevating Your DB Play
In the world of defensive back play, mastering hand techniques can be the difference between breaking up a pass and watching a receiver make a catch. While footwork and positioning are crucial, the use of hands in coverage adds an extra layer of control and precision, allowing...
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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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Find Your Friends in Man Coverage
How Smart Defensive Backs Use Coverage Knowledge to Lockdown Opponents Great defenders have egos, but they also aren’t stupid. We are all aware of how macho football players can be. Few position groups exude that more than defensive backs. It’s all about a mindset ...
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3 Subtle Mistakes You Are Making in Man Your Press Man Reps
By now, we’re all aware of some of the common mistakes made when playing press man coverage. These include things like opening the gate, having your eyes too high, and getting on your heels. However, even after addressing these issues, you may still encounter problems fr...
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As a DB, Ground Contact is Your Friend
This Key Element Will Unlock Your DB Potential By: Chad Wilson – All Eyes DB Camp Imagine playing a position on the football field where every move feels unnatural, where agility and speed are not just assets but essential skills. That’s the world of a defensive ba...
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3 Things You Can’t Ignore When Playing Press Man Coverage
By: Chad Wilson Owner: All Eyes DB Camp Nowadays, playing press man coverage is a must for cornerbacks at virtually all levels. Being good at press involves some athletic attributes that are key, however, it is your mental approach that will bring you the most success. In this...
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How to Lock On in Man Coverage
If you are going to be an effective cornerback at your level or even a quality nickel back, at some point you are going to have to be able to play some form of press coverage. A big part of being good at it is going to be your ability to stay with the route &hellip...
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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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A Guide for Defensive Backs in Defending the Fade Pattern
By: Chad Wilson IG: @alleyesdbcamp In the intricate game of football, the fade pattern serves as a potent weapon in an offense’s playbook. Designed to exploit a receiver’s height and or speed advantage, this play involves a deep pass to the corner of the end zone. ...
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Mastering the Art of Press Man Coverage
Mastering the Art of Press Man Coverage: Techniques Used by Elite Defensive Backs In the fast-paced world of the football, defensive backs play a pivotal role in disrupting the rhythm of opposing offenses. One of the most effective techniques in a cornerback’s arsenal is...
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