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Press Coverage Palms Cover 2, also known as “press” for short is most commonly employed by cornerbacks. In press man, a defender lines up close to the line of scrimmage, facing the receiver. This puts him in strong position to defend the short pass – he’s not conceding any ground with a cushion, and he can hit or “jam” the receiver within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage, preventing the receive...
