3 Key Things to Remember in Press Coverage
As human beings, we tend to complicate things. It’s in our nature to believe things can’t be that simple, or to overanalyze in search of an edge. When you’re on the football field—especially playing defensive back—overanalyzing can neutralize your...
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Zone Eyes vs. Man Eyes: A DB’s Guide to Visual Discipline
One of the biggest challenges for defensive backs at every level is understanding where to put their eyes — and keeping them disciplined when the action starts. Whether you’re playing press-man, off-man, or zone coverage, the difference between making a play and ge...
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Dead at the Start: Correct These 4 Press Man Mistakes
If you do or watch something long enough, you get really good at predicting the future. Needless to say, I’ve been playing, coaching, and training football for quite some time. The majority of that time has been spent on the defensive side of the ball, primarily teaching...
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Top 5 Drills Every Safety Should Be Doing Weekly
The safety position is one of the most demanding on the field. You’re expected to tackle like a linebacker, cover like a corner, and think like a quarterback. That’s why your weekly training needs to sharpen every tool in your toolbox — speed, awareness, reac...
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How to Effectively Coach Safeties on Route Combinations and Pattern Reading
In today’s spread-heavy game, safeties must be more than just the last line of defense. They need to diagnose route combinations, anticipate concepts, and match patterns to shut down passing attacks. Here’s how to coach your safeties at the high school and college ...
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How Safeties Can Identify Run vs. Pass in Under 1 Second
One of the most overlooked skills in safety play is diagnosing run vs. pass — fast. A delay in reading the play can pull you out of position or get you beat over the top. Great safeties don’t just react — they anticipate. This guide gives both players and coa...
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The Key to Using Your Hands in Press Man Coverage
The 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 young DBs use their hands incorrectly. In this article, we’ll fix that. It’s ...
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Elite Cornerbacks Can Do These 4 Things Very Well
It’s recruiting season, and if you’re looking to elevate your profile as a high school cornerback, there are certain areas of your game that need to be on point. If you’re trying to grab the attention of recruiters, the best thing you can do is make yourself ...
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7 Must-Read Books to Elevate Your Defensive Back Skills and Football IQ
1. 101 DB Tips by Chad Wilson Why It’s Great: A complete guide specifically for defensive backs, written by a seasoned coach and trainer. It covers stance, press technique, footwork, backpedal, alignment, and ball skills. Where to Find It: 101 DB Tips Who It’s For:...
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Why Ball Skills Are the Most Important DB Skill in Today’s Game
In today’s pass-heavy era of football, defensive backs face more pressure than ever to be playmakers. Offenses are spreading the field, quarterbacks are more accurate, and receivers are faster and more skilled. As a DB, being “in position” is no longer good e...
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