Northwestern Quick Release DB Drill - LaMarcus Hicks

Northwestern Cornerbacks Coach LaMarcus Hicks takes you through a drill he does with his corners called "Quick Release."

The video is taken from his DB Press Man Techniques & Drills lesson from his S.H.A.R.P. DB System which is available in Glazier Drive.

Some of the things that affect choice of technique

  1. WR Splits--Normal, Close, Stack

  2. Situationals--Field Zone, Down & Distance

  3. The phases of a route

    Release--Is the receiver a speed release or a pick a direction?
    Stem
    Top of the Route (Break point, finish)


Objective for press technique--BE DISRUPTIVE!

  1. Delay the receiver as long as possible.

  2. Throw off the timing of the route.

  3. Do not allow free releases upfield--widen the release to throw off the timing between the quarterback and the receive.

  4. Coach teaches mirror kick technique. It's about eyes, feet, and patience. These are more important than hands.  Hands are still important, but not as important as eyes, feet, and patience.

  5. The eyes should be locked on the belt buckle of the receiver.

  6. Parallel stance with feet shoulder width.  Bend at the ankles, knees, and hips.  Shoulders down.

  7. Elbows should be bent with the wrists slightly cocked. Hands should be up and in a position to strike the receiver.

  8. Ready step should be with the leverage side foot.

  9. Feet active and quiet.

 

More Free Resources!

Related Posts

3 Explosive Down-Field Throw Concepts (All Tags Included) - Josh Niblett

The ability to throw the ball down the field isn't just about having a strong-armed quarterback –...

Simple Drill Makes RBs See Holes Like Never Before | Tite Zone Development - AJ Steward

AJ Steward, Offensive Analyst, Kansas teaches an essential Tite Zone development drill that teaches...

7 High-Impact RPO Drills: Add More Yards Per Play - Ryan Larsen

Ryan Larsen, Head Coach, Carnegie Mellon University has used RPOs to add more than 3 yards per play...

GLAZIER SEASON PASS - $499

UNLIMITED COACHES - UNLIMITED IN-PERSON & ONLINE EDUCATION
The Glazier Season Pass gives all your coaches access to these resources:

2025-Glazier-Map-RGB-500x310

Unlimited Nationwide Clinics

Each clinic has 100+ sessions of practical Xs & Os for your entire staff. Network and brainstorm with some of the best speakers and coaches in the game.

Find a clinic near you
Drive desktop + mobile small

Digital Coach Education Glazier Drive

Join 30,000 coaches on Glazier Drive and learn anytime. Glazier Drive has 48 complete systems, online clinics, 2,000+ videos, and forums.

Learn more about Drive
Get Your Season Pass

TRUSTED GLAZIER PARTNERS