Where do my eyes go when my receiver doesn't release down field?

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» In this episode, I talk about:

• Why can defenders get stuck near the line of scrimmage against condensed formations and nub-TEs?

• What is the step-by-step process in a match coverage when a corner's primary receiver blocks or doesn’t release down the field?

• Discuss the concept of ‘ride the hash, pick up trash.’

• Reacting to a chip-release as a Deep 1/3rd corner in Cover 3.

• Explain how match defenses can change post-snap to account for the passing concept.

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» Other resources:

MatchQuarters Technique Analysis: The Lions DJ Reed

Technique Analysis: Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell

MatchQuarters DB 101: Technique Analysis of the Titans' L'Jarius Sneed

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