Press Man Talk with Pole Drill

You may have to turn your volume up for this one but it’s worth it.  The video below is from a training session I had recently with Cory Trice (’23 draft pick Pittsburgh Steelers),  Deshon Eilliot (Miami Dolphins) and Jayden Herbert a junior college defensive back.

In the video I am discussing the elements of press and how it is a battle over space.  I speak of how it is important own your space in press man and do so early in the game or you will have problems throughout the contest.  It is a very informative discussion on what receivers are trying to do to you at the line of scrimmage and how you can defeat it so things end up in your favor.

I then progress into a jam drill with specific principles that defensive backs need to follow when in press man so that they can be effective and end up in good position during the route.  Both the discussion and the drill are very important for players to understand if they want to be good press corners.  You win with angles and I tell you how to get them.

As always,  if you have any questions about the video,  feel free to contact me via email at: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com – Thank you for being a member.

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Owner at All Eyes DB Camp

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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