I Guess I Struck A Nerve.... Also 3 Press Tips You Need to Read

Hey Defender of the Airways,

Your DB tip is below, but first...

I received more replies to my last email than any of the others prior to it. I dare say it might have been more than any of the others combined.

Let me start off by saying, thank you to all of you that took advantage of the packages I was offering and made your investment into your future.

With that said, I was stunned by the amount of you that wrote to me and said you did not know that I did all of those things. That is on me.

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I get it now. To be honest, as I was writing out all of the things that I have done in the game of football and specifically related to defensive backs, I too began to realize how many places I’ve been, how many people I’ve been in contact with, and how many things I have done.

I guess all of those things have led me to where I am now and have put me in a position to bring out the best in you... if you will let me.

I didn’t even mention the number of on-campus football camps and college football coaches that I’ve met and spoken with. Talking to guys like Mel Tucker, Lane Kiffin, Urban Meyer, Kirby Smart, and the Godfather Nick Saban have given me a unique perspective on the game. A perspective that I can relate to you in various ways.

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Here is the DB Tip I promised you….

3 Mistakes to Eliminate in Vertical Coverage

Work on eliminating these three common mistakes as you are running down the field with a receiver during your press man reps, and watch how you increase your chances at success:

✅ Attaching Too Early to the Route

Receivers want to be alone when the ball is coming. Attaching too early during the route gives them the chance to get rid of you either through hand fighting or leaning on you and pushing off at the top of their route. Keep your distance and then close when the ball is coming.

✅ Leaning Your Upper Body Into the Receiver

This tip is especially for the fade route. When attempting to locate the ball on the fade route, your aim should be to stand tall and run normally so that you can keep your speed. Leaning your body into the receiver will lead to you losing your balance and falling off your line, thus giving the receiver a clear path to the ball.

✅ Using the Wrong Hand to Defend the Throw

When defending the throw, using your offhand should be your aim. This allows you to close out the space between you and the receiver, giving your offhand the best opportunity to reach anywhere on the receiver's body that the ball can reach. Using the opposite hand creates space between you and him, thus giving him the chance to reach a ball that you cannot get to.

I have 100 more tips just like this one with even deeper explanations in my book 101 DB Tips – pick up your copy today.

Thanks for Reading!
I hope this issue gave you valuable insights to improve your defensive back game. Remember, success on the field starts with mastering the fundamentals and staying committed to your craft.

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Stay sharp, keep grinding, and always keep your eyes on the ball.

Chad Wilson
Founder, All Eyes DB Camp
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