What is Man Press Drill?
Man Press Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for defensive back work. It covers Set Up, Purpose, Execution and more with purpose, setup cues, and coaching language for youth and high-school staffs.
- Man Press Drill is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
- Focus: Defensive Back.
- Inside: 4 drill progressions.
How to run this drill
Man Press Drill is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
- Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo.
- Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish.
- Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
- Close with one coaching cue players can repeat in the huddle next period.
Progressions
- Set Up
- Purpose
- Execution
- Coaching Tips
Full drill
Purpose
To give WRs and DBs a chance to get reps in a 1-on-1 game-like coverage situation.
Set Up
- Have players pair off by size and speed.
- The first pair will step up, with the DB up in press coverage on the WR.
- A coach or passer will stand 10 yards to the right.
Execution
- On the coach’s snap, the DB will attempt to jam the WR, and the WR will attempt to beat the press.
Coaching Tips
- Make sure to vary your WRs routes so that they get a chance to wok on a variety of ways in which they can beat man press.
- The goal of the DB is to disrupt the timing of the route. On the snap, he should immediately hit the WR with a hand strike to the chest to get him off balance.
- As a counterpoint, WRs should have their hands up and ready at the chest level, not down at their hips. This will allow them to engage in hand combat with the DB to free themselves more efficiently. This is why it’s a good idea to work all of your players through trench drills as well, as the principles that make you effective as a lineman can be just as effective for skill players as well.
- Begin by working the DB with an inside shade, but much like how you need to vary the WR routes, the DBs need to get practice working outside shades as well.
Man Press Drill FAQ
- What is the Man Press Drill drill?
- Man Press Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for defensive back work. It covers Set Up, Purpose, Execution and more with purpose, setup cues, and coaching language for youth and high-school staffs.
- Who should use this football drill?
- Man Press Drill is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
- How do I run Man Press Drill in practice?
- Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo. Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish. Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
- Is this drill free?
- Yes. Browse FantasyHQ football drills, youth plays, and coaching guides free on Football Coaching.
- What progressions does Man Press Drill include?
- This page includes Set Up, Purpose, Execution, Coaching Tips.
