Michigan Football Series: Cornerback Man Coverage

with Michael Zordich, University of Michigan Secondary/Special Teams Coach; helped Michigan rank 1st in the nation in pass defense in 2016 and 2017, as well as 2nd in the nation in 2018; All-American as a player (defensive back) at Penn State University (1982 National champions) ; 12-year career in professional football as a cornerback and safety (drafted by San Diego & played for NY professional football eam, Phoenix Philadelphia professional football teams. Discover how a top-ranked pass defense teaches its corners to play! Play the "scooch" technique with man press coverage to disrupt your opponent's timing in the passing game See why Coach Zordich teaches corners to "jab" in man coverage instead of using a "punch" Learn how to split and give ground when getting cut blocked to stay in the play Michigan uses an off man "Scooch" technique and man press coverage to disrupt their opponents' timing in the passing game from the cornerback position. This combination of coverage has kept the Michigan pass defense at or near the top of the country for three years running. In this video, you'll learn how the "Scooch" off ball man coverage can slow down even the best offensive passing attacks from Michigan Secondary Coach Michael Zordich. Coach Zordich breaks down drills that are simple and effective for teaching the "Scooch" technique, and also gives you information on how to use the "divider" rule to put defenders in the best possible alignment on receivers.