the Art of Press: Master most challenging, rewarding and respected skill in football

There are two types of cornerbacks: those who can play press coverage and those who cannot.Press coverage is one of the most challenging skills in football. It is also one of the most rewarding. A defensive back who can line up in a receiver's face, disrupt the release and eliminate an easy throw brings tremendous value to any defense.The Art of Press gives defensive backs and coaches a complete blueprint for understanding and mastering press coverage.University of Miami All-Big East cornerback Chad Wilson signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. He combines lessons from his playing career with more than 20 years of coaching and training defensive backs. He explains not only how press coverage works, but why certain techniques succeed and others fail.Built around the proper sequence of eyes, feet and hands, this book teaches defensive backs how to: - Use alignment and leverage to control the receiver- Read the receiver's near hip and avoid false movement- Mirror first and strike at the proper time- Disrupt releases without lunging or opening the gate- Use the hard press, inch technique, motor mirror, kick slide and catch technique- Counter different receiver releases and body types- Play the football when in phase or out of phase- Study opponents and recognize receiver tendencies- Develop the confidence and mentality required to play at the line of scrimmageThe Art of Press also follows Wilson's personal journey through learning, playing, coaching and teaching the position. The lessons come from real experience at every level of the game and are explained in language players and coaches can immediately understand.This book is for defensive backs who want to become complete players, coaches who want a clearer system for teaching press coverage and parents who want to better understand what their young defensive back is being taught.Press coverage is more than putting your hands on a receiver. It is a battle of discipline, leverage, patience, technique and confidence.Learn to control the release. Change the shape of the route. Eliminate the easy throw.Master the art of press.