Drills Report: Murray State’s Defensive Back Press Man Coverage

by Keith Hatcher
Defensive Backs Coach, Murray State University
American Football Monthly February 2011 Issue Online

As defensive back coaches, we often teach our athletes to do things that are unnatural to them and are against what their instincts tell them to do. We tell them to not to follow their key inside if they are a flat defender, do not jump a route that sits in front of them if you are a vertical defender, do not jump a deep crossing route if you are half-field player. Among many other things, a successful defensive back must be disciplined on every play. It is a unique position on the field in t...Login to Read More

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