Hands on Mirror Drill | Press Man Drills

When it comes to drills especially for defensive backs,  the devil is in the details.  Playing defensive back involves many unnatural moves which when not executed properly can turn into disaster for the player.

The “Hands on Mirror Drill” is a simple drill when observed by the average athlete or coach.  It is certainly easily imitated but without the details it is rarely duplicated.  In the video shown below,  we get into the details of this very effective drill to teach press man coverage.

Some press man techniques require very little work with the arms and more designed for the defensive back to simply try to mirror the release of the wide receiver.  While those type of techniques have their place,  they are not the type that I favor.  Press man was created to disrupt routes not merely attempt to stay near them.

This hands on mirror drill kind of marries both the techniques of mirroring along with the techniques of route disruption.  Learning and embracing the nuances of this drills gives the defensive back the power to execute more consistently when playing press man coverage.

One of the hardest things for defensive backs to do when playing press is move laterally.  One of the other hardest things to do is keep your eyes in the proper place as you using both your feet and your hands.  This simple drill brings all those things together to create a habit that makes you more effective in press.

So enough of telling you why this drill is so good for you.  Take in the details that are given to you in the video and make it a point to emphasize them when doing this drill to gain the maximum benefit.

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this drill,  feel free to email me at cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com –  Thank you for being a member.

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Chad Wilson is the founder of All Eyes DB Camp and a former standout defensive back for the Miami Hurricanes. After an elite collegiate career, Wilson spent a season with the Seattle Seahawks before transitioning into coaching. A 3-time Florida state champion defensive coordinator, he has spent over 20 years developing the "All Eyes" blueprint that has produced NFL All-Pros and stars like Xavien Howard, Patrick Surtain II, Tyson Campbell, Minkah Fitzpatrick and more. His coaching system is proven at the highest levels—his own sons, Quincy and Marco Wilson, both excelled as starters in the SEC before being drafted into the NFL.

Chad is the author of "101 DB Tips"—The Ultimate DB Reference Guide. You can find more information on the manual and how to order your copy in the sidebar and footer of this page.

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