Being a Secondary Technician

Press Man Technique: Defending Against a Receiver’s Release Moves When breaking down the game of football, or any other sport, it comes down to taking proper angles and using them to help increase the odds of making plays which helps teams win games. Angles in the game of football can either make or break a team’s success. Understanding angles through geometry and understanding the physics of the body through the proper angles of hip movement allow you to do this. I coach players in the secondary by talking to them about hip movement, understanding open hips versus closed hips. By understanding the difference between open hips and closed hips you will be able to produce you own “Power Angles.” • Open Hips: Being able to have your hips opened up towards the receiver in a position to be able to react with his movement. • Closed Hips: Having your hips locked in a position to