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Wide Receiver Skills
Keys to Being a Successful Receiver
• Blocking
– If you want the rock, you gotta block.
– Understand the timing of the play to know what
type of block to use (stalk/mirror, wall, crack,
etc.)
– Be physical, be physical, be physical
– General rule: Stay between your man and the ball
– Search out defenders to block. Never watch the
play. The receiver block will be the difference
between a 6 yard gain and a 60 yard gain.
• Passing
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Stance
Release
Consistently catching the ball
Running precise routes
Gaining yards after the catch
Toughness in delivering hits
Priorities
• Priority for Constructing a Receiver
– Technique – The fundamentals
– Alignment – Getting into the right spot
– Assignment – Knowing what to do
• Once the receiver is built, the priority for the
play
– Alignment – Where to line up to start the play
– Assignment – What to do, where, and when
– Technique – Specific to the alignment and
assignment
Alignments and General Assignments
Position
Alignment
X
Y
Z (4)
Flanker
Tight end, Split End
Slot
On the line of scrimmage.
1/3 of field away from the
end of the formation, but
no closer to the sideline
than the bottom of the
numbers
TE: On the line of
scrimmage. 2’ outside the
tackle
Split End: 1/3 of field away
from the end of the
formation, but no closer to
the sideline than the
bottom of the numbers
Off the line of scrimmage,
Toes even with the heels of
the offensive tackle or TE.
Usually 5-7 yards from the
end of the formation.
Notes
Assignment
Playside
Backside
Playside
Backside
Playside
Backside
Lead
Quick Wall
Backside
Wall
Out on DE
Backside
Wall
Quick Wall
Backside
Wall
Triple
Stalk
Backside
Wall
TE - Arc
Backside
Wall
Stalk
Backside
Wall
Speed
Crack or
st
seal 1 LB
inside
Backside
Wall
Crack or
st
seal 1 LB
inside
Backside
Wall
Stalk
Backside
Wall
Sweep
Stalk
Backside
Wall
TE - Arc
Backside
Wall
Stalk
Backside
Wall
The play list needs revising to match the WT
Preventing your assigned defender from
participating in the tackle of your running
back or quarterback
BLOCKING
Some Basic Blocking Keys
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Block with your chest. The tendency is to try and punch,
that doesn't do a lot. Get chest to chest, then get your
hands under the pits and drive.
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Feet shoulder width, hips low. Visualize a point guard on
defense in basketball. That is the best position for lateral
movement.
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Don't hop. We work the shadow drill (2 guys facing each
other, 2 yards apart. One is going to shuffle left and right,
the other tries to keep chest to chest.). A lot of kids want to
hop left to right because it's faster, but that slows down
their change of direction. We want quick feet (foot fire,
little steps etc. Lots of fast steps that don't gain a ton of
ground). Short, fast steps let you change direction and stay
chest to chest. It also lets you keep your feet wide and your
hips down.
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The stalk block is just putting those three things together.
– Attack where the defender is GOING, not where he is.
– Drop the hips and get in the basketball stance.
– Quick steps to get chest to chest. Once your engaged, THEN
you use your hands, get into his chest (aiming point is under
the pits) and drive.
Blocking ABCD’s
• A = Approach
– Convincing the defender that the receiver is going
for a pass and then getting into position to make
the block
• B = Breakdown
– Transitioning from the full sprint of the route into
a hit position that will enable the receiver to
make the block
• C = Contact
– Making the initial contact with the defender and
getting him off balance
• D = Drive
– Driving the defender out of position so he cannot
participate in the tackle
Approach
• Give a pass look. Try to run them off. Force
DB to backpedal. Use a weave to get his eyes
to look away from the play.
• Explode off the ball at an angle aiming for
the defensive backs inside number
– Receivers goal on a block is to prevent his
assigned defender from touching the ball carrier
– The receiver must position his body between the
ball and the defender
– Receivers head placement should be on the same
side of the number he is aiming for
– The receiver placing his head on the wrong side
can result in the receiver blocking in the back
Breakdown
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When the defensive back comes out of his back pedal and reads
run the receiver will look to throttle down (come to balance) from
his full sprint at four yards from the defensive back
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The receiver will now maintain a 2-3 yard cushion and shadow the
defensive back by mirroring his movements laterally back and forth
with him
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Getting too close to the defender will allow him to juke by the receiver
Read the defender, when he reads run and breaks down the receiver
must be ready to quickly breakdown. The receiver wants to be 2-3
yards in front of him.
Mirror the defender, the receiver cannot let the defender get by him.
The receiver will take the defender where he wants to go (worst case
scenario).
Very similar to a shuffle drill commonly used in practicing man to man
defense in basketball
Never click heels while shuffling, always keep a base a bit wider than
shoulder width apart
Always keep the feet moving – do not shuffle or hop, quick steps
Always keep driving the hands up and down, elbows close to the body,
hands 6” apart, ready to strike the defender
Drills
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Approach breakdown
AB Slide
Basketball Zig-Zag backwards
Contact
• Contact will occur when the Receiver is at
arms length from the defensive back
• Contact will be a violent punch to the
defenders chest with both arms fully
extended at the elbows with the thumbs up
– Initiating contact on the arms or shoulders will
result in a holding penalty
• After first contact the Receiver should reload
his arms rhythmically and re-punch as he
mirrors the defensive backs footwork by
shuffling his feet
• Drills
– Wax On Wax Off
Drive
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If the defensive back chooses to run around a block, use his
momentum against him and take him where he wants to go
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As the defender moves to make a play on the ball carrier,
that 2-3 yard cushion will decrease, however the Receiver
should always maintain an arms length distance from the
defensive back to ensure the receiver does not lunge to
make contact
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The receiver should never attack by overextending or
lunging at the defender, he must wait for the defensive
back to come to him to initiate contact
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Eyes – Defensive backs eyes will tip which direction he
wants to go
– Pre-contact will be on the belt buckle of the defensive back
– Post- contact will be on the defensive backs eyes
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Drills
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Form fit
Triple hit
Triple hit & Drive
Mirror, hit & Drive
ABCD vs Dummy defender
ABCD vs live defenders
Basic Receiver Blocks
• To support our offense each receiver will be
expected to perform the following 4
blocking techniques:
– Quick wall
A playside block that occurs on plays run inside
the PST
– Stalk
A playside block that occurs on plays that are run
outside the PST
– Crack
A playside block that targets the interior
defensive players, such as DE’s and LB’s, on plays
that are run outside the PST
– Backside wall
A block technique for plays on the other side of
the center
Quick Wall
• Objective:
– A playside block that occurs on plays run inside
the tackle to prevent the nearest defender,
usually the CB or Safety playing over the WR,
from participating in the play
• Key Points:
– Outside foot up, take a 45 degree release step in
relation to where the db is located,
– Release full speed to that area and break down as
you move over his upfield shoulder.
– React to his hips, when he drops you drop but
work for the upfield shoulder and make contact.
– Force the defender to run around your tail, by
doing this, you take away his pursuit angle.
• Note:
• Drills
Stalk
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Objective:
– A playside block that occurs on plays run outside the tackle to
prevent the nearest defender, usually the CB or Safety playing
over the WR, from participating in the play
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Key Points:
– Where is the CB aligned to you? (in/out/head up)
– Place opposite foot forward and slide step into a head up
position with the db, Get on his vertical plane.
– Explode off the ball while reading his hips,
– When his hips drop you drop unless you get into the "drop
zone" which is 2 yards from db
– Drop and chop while reading waist and mirror the DB position
while closing the gap.
– Make contact with hands in the chest area and under his arm
pits with thumbs to the sky.
– Keep weight balanced vertically, do not be overly aggressive
but if you can own him, do it.
– Attack the soft spot, when he reads ball, there will be a soft
spot, attack it and move hips and hands into place to try to
move your butt between him and the ball carrier.
– Do not pick a side automatically, being square gives the ball
carrier and opportunity to have two running lanes, picking a
side only gives your runner one lane.
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Note:
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Drills
Crack
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Objective:
– A playside block that occurs on plays run outside the tackle to
prevent the defender close to the core of the formation,
usually an outside LB or DE, from getting to the outside to
participate in the play
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Key Points:
– Place outside foot up in stance, this is critical to consistent
success
– Teach receiver to come flat down the LOS and adjust to the
defender
– If the defender recognizes the block, turn the block into a stalk
and try attack the upfield shoulder and make him run around
tail.
– If he does not recognize, use the ear-hole as an aiming point
for the nose, make sure of proper hand placement, front hand
under shoulder pad on chest-plate, backside hand under
shoulder pad where arm comes out of pad.
– Explode with hands in an upward and outward motion.
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Note:
– For the crack to be effective, the receivers must vary splits on
the backside so that when they reduce their splits it is not a
tip off
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Drills
Backside Wall
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Objective:
– A backside block that occurs on plays run to the other side of
the formation/Center to prevent the nearest defender, usually
the CB or Safety playing over the WR, from participating in the
play
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Key Points:
– Run a traditional 3 step slant route, and take an angle to get
to the upfield shoulder of your db.
– Continue to run for the upfield shoulder regardless of how far
you have to go.
– Make sure you get the upfield shoulder, don’t react to
underneath fakes by the db, if he runs under you, he is taking
away his pursuit angle and is doing what you want him to do.
– Make contact with upfield shoulder and force defender to run
around your tail.
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Note:
– First, this drill is designed to only be run one time during the
season. If your players do what is asked, never run it again.
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Drills
Making a difference in the game by being
where you are supposed to be, when you are
supposed to be there, catching the ball, and
gaining yards
PASSING
Receiver Requirements
• Running Precise Routes
– The first rule of the passing game is never
surprise the QB
– The receiver is useless unless he is where the QB
expects him to be, when he is supposed to be
there
• Consistently Catching the Ball
– A receiver is useless in the passing game if he
cannot/will not catch the ball
• Gaining Yards After the Catch
– Yards After Catch is a major statistical measure of
the effectiveness of the passing game
– The receiver is useless unless he can get yardage
after the catch by escaping from the defense, or
by running over them
• Toughness in Taking Hits
– The receiver is useless both in blocking and
passing if he is afraid to take, or deliver, a hit
– The receiver is useless if he tends to lose the ball
when hit
Alignment for Pass Plays
• Alignment is determined by the formation
call
• Split (spacing) is determined by your
assignment based on the play call
• General rule: For inside routes, get a wider
split. For outside routes, get a tighter split.
• Outside receivers normal alignment is 1½
yards inside the numbers when ball is in
middle of the field
• Inside receivers normal alignment is 2 yards
outside the hash when ball is in middle of
the field
• Vary your splits to avoid tendencies. This
should be done when you are on the
backside.
Stance
• 2-point stance
• Feet are slightly less than shoulder width
apart and are staggered
– Heels should be no more than 2” off the ground.
This keeps the feet closer to the line for quicker
get-off
• Knees should be bent with the shoulders
over the front foot
• Hands should be up at chest level with
elbows bent and close to body
Release
• Get off the line, no wasted time spent
“faking out” a defender.
• Know where you ultimately must go on that
given route.
• Understand the timing of the play and
where you should be when you should.
• Explode off the line. Drive off low and hard,
stepping with the back foot. Put fear into the
defender that you are going to beat him
deep.
• Attack the technique of the defender (drive
at the defenders number or his zone of
responsibility)
Releasing Versus a Press Defender
• Think, “I’m in a phone booth and only way to
escape is directly behind this guy.”
• Rip technique
– Drive off with front foot, stepping with the back
foot
– Attack the defender’s shoulder opposite of where
you want to release (want to release inside,
attack outside shoulder)
– As you turn the defenders hips, “rip” through the
opposite arm, knocking defender’s hands off
• Swim move
– Drive off the line with front foot, stepping with
back foot
– Club the defender with one arm (arm to side of
release) and reach or “swim” over with the other
arm
– Club violently, knocking the defender’s hands off
you while at the same time swimming over the
top, bringing the arm down hard to prevent the
defender from jamming you
Running Precise Routes
• Full effort every time
– The receiver must always assume the
quarterback will throw him the ball
• Run routes at proper depth
• Routes must be in sync with the QB’s timing
on the throw
• The receiver must use quickness and
knowledge of the route to turn defenders
away from the route and break away,
getting separation
Consistently Catching the Ball
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The receivers must be able to recognize the defense, adjust
the route, run the route, catch the ball, and then get
downfield.
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Snap the head around and pick up the flight of the ball.
Zero in on the point of the ball. The sooner you get your
head around and pick up the ball, the longer you can see it
and can make adjustments to be sure of the catch.
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Catch the ball with the hands extended away from the
body. See the ball all the way into the hands. If the ball
bounces in your hands (as opposed to your body), you may
still have a chance to regain control and make the catch.
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When facing the quarterback – catch high balls with
thumbs together. Catch low balls (below waist) with little
fingers together.
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When running downfield & ball coming over the shoulder –
hold thumbs out with little fingers together, reaching up at
the last moment to make the catch. Putting your arms and
hands out too soon will slow you down. Must see the ball
early to make needed adjustments
Fundamentals to Catching a football
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Body position
– In order to catch a football a receiver needs to get his body in
a position so that he can get his head, eyes and nose on the
tip of the football.
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Eyes and Nose
– Vision is a critical component of catching the football.
Receivers need to catch the ball with their eyes. Have the
players pretend that the tip of their nose is connected to the
tip of the ball. This seems to help them get their eyes and
nose on the tip.
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Hands and Fingers
– When catching a ball, the receiver needs to have relaxed
hands, fingers and forearms. We talk to our receivers about
the football melting into their hands.
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Tuck position
– The catch is not finished until the ball is tucked away. Have
your receivers look the ball all the way into the tuck position
before taking their eyes off of the ball.
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Attitude
– We want our receivers to be aggressive; thus, we stress the
fact that they need to go get the ball when it is in the air. All
receivers should have the attitude that the ball is theirs.
Gaining Yards After the Catch
• Catch the ball
• Tuck ball away immediately – “high & tight”
• Get upfield immediately and fight for
yardage
– The receiver must have the mentality that he will
run through tackles
– This must be done even in practice – catch and
explode upfield
Toughness in Taking Hits
• Be courageous
• Be aggressive in running after the catch
– Explode upfield and run through tackles
– Deliver the punishment rather than take it
• Make the tough catch
– The receiver must go get the ball at all times,
even in traffic
• Must be in great physical condition
– The receiver must constantly improve his physical
strength and stamina
Competitive drills where the players compete
with each other and the results are recorded
and tabulated.
These drills exercise the skills and techniques
taught to the receivers by placing them in a
competitive situation. These are not teaching
drills, they are the mid-term tests on the
material the receivers are supposed to have
learned.
WIDE RECEIVER DRILLS
COMPETITION
Stalk Blocking – Competition Levels
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Level 1 – Mirror Competition
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Level 2 – WR-DB-RB
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Use a constrained area, but now add the RB (which needs the practice
reading the blocks) as an additional wrinkle
The DB has to try to make the touch on the RB
If the DB touches the RB then the WR loses the point
Level 3 – 7-7 or Perimeter time
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Easiest and most contained
Base 1-1 competition
As described this is a team/group activity, but the 1-1 scoring can be
obtained from this as well
Can add in running the 9-route as a way to keep the DB honest
Using WR’s, DB’s, LB’s, RB’s, and QB, run the offensive/defensive
schemes
Usually done to a single side so it is more controlled than the full team
time
Done in a competitive environment
Level 4 – Team Time
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Keep score, likely video as well, during team time
Ready-made offense/defense scenario with open field and full-go
situation
Done for both offensive and defensive team time
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Receivers are on the field for both sessions, they can be graded during both
Having video would really help this as well
Scoring the Players During Practice
• Use small circles to show each attempt
• Fill the circle in if the player wins
• Record the result, then make corrections to
technique
• Tally the score horizontally
• Playing time will be determined by the
scoring
Player Score Sheet – Positions Used
Offense
Adelekan, Lanre
Adeleye, Alex
Adeoti, Afolabi
Amini, Domin
Bhangu, Gurjeet
Borromeo, Shawn
Bruns, Brett
Cozart, Chris
Farooq, Umar
Firpo, Mason
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Adeleye, Alex
Adelekan, Lanre
Adeoti, Afolabi
Amini, Domin
Bhangu, Gurjeet
Borromeo, Shawn
Bruns, Brett
Cozart, Chris
Farooq, Umar
Firpo, Mason
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Scores
Wins Losses Offense
Adeoti, Afolabi
Adelekan, Lanre
Adeleye, Alex
Amini, Domin
Bhangu, Gurjeet
Borromeo, Shawn
Bruns, Brett
Cozart, Chris
Farooq, Umar
Firpo, Mason
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Amini, Domin
Adelekan, Lanre
Adeleye, Alex
Adeoti, Afolabi
Bhangu, Gurjeet
Borromeo, Shawn
Bruns, Brett
Cozart, Chris
Farooq, Umar
Firpo, Mason
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Scores
Wins Losses
Receiver – Catching
Data collection form: Used to track attempts and completions between the QB’s and the receivers.
QB_1
Rcvr_01
Rcvr_02
Rcvr_03
Rcvr_04
Rcvr_05
Rcvr_06
Rcvr_07
Rcvr_08
Rcvr_09
Rcvr_10
QB_2
QB_3
QB_4
Mirror Competition
5 yards
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Divide the players into 2 (or 4) teams
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1 team is on offense, 1 on defense
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Line up the D 7 yards off the WR
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Put 2 cones 5 yards apart on the LOS
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On cadence the WR prevents the DB from crossing the line between the
cones in 4 seconds.
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Offense gets 1 point if the DB does not cross the line in 4 seconds
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Defense gets 1 point if the DB crosses the line in 4 seconds
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First team to 5 wins, Other team does jumps or up-downs.
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Switch offense to defense, start again
Short Passing Competition Drill
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Situation:
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Objective:
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3rd and 7. Offense must make a first down to keep the drive alive.
Enforce the offensive and defensive strategy to be patient
Work the D on the short passing game
Scoring:
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Offense:
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Troy/Twins, Pro, Blue
Positions:
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Losers do 10 star jumps
Formation:
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Incomplete pass: 1 point
No First Down: 1 point
Interception: 1 point
First to score 10 points wins
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Completed pass: 1 point
First down: 1 point
QB – 5-step drop / 1/2 roll and throw within 3 sec.
RB – Run F (Flat) route
Outside Receiver – Run option route
Inside Receiver – Run 5 (Curl) route
S – Covers the Inside Receiver
DB – Covers the Outside Receiver
LB – Covers the RB
Start out with the routes shown
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After some time can vary the routes
Fooling the defense is not the objective, learning to run disciplined
routes, getting open, and learning patience is the objective.
Short Passing Competition Drill
• Align the inside and outside receivers to
match the formation call – Pro vs.
Twins/Troy
• Swap sides to work throws to both sides of
the field
DB-WR Competition (Perimeter Drill)
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Operation
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Offense:
• RB is not touched by DB/LB
Defense
• RB is touched by DB/LB
First to score 3points wins
• Loser does 10 star jumps
Positions:
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Offensive players get the play call from the coach
Defense aligns on the formation
QB calls the normal cadence and the play is executed
The WR has to make the block. The defender he is blocking is trying to get to the RB.
The first group to 3 points wins – Losing team has star jumps
Scoring:
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Develop WR blocking skills in competitive environment
C – Snap the ball and take first two steps hard
QB – Get ball to the running back
3 – Block LB or DB, player he blocks is not part of competition
Outside Receiver – Perform block (stalk, wall, crack)
DB – Gets to the RB (unless blocked by 3-back)
LB – Gets to the RB (unless blocked by 3-back)
Variations
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Block of the 3-back does not count, that defender is automatically out of scoring
consideration. Can change so that the block does matter.
Run with 2 teams, 1 to each side. Can get more reps and work both sides in that manner
Can add basic passing to make this a DB drill as well. Keep the defense unsure of what the
play is so they will have to play more honestly
Run with additional WR, DB, and LB so that plays can be run to both sides using the same
backfield. This will allow for the inclusion of the backside wall block. Becomes more of a
team concept then – both WR’s against both DB’s.
Drill Layout: DB-WR Competition
Assignments for the drill.
• Defender that is blocked by the 3-back is not eligible (at least initially) to touch the RB. This is a WR
blocking drill, not a 3-back blocking drill.
• Use the player score sheet to tabulate the WR-DB matchups. Do not need to record the WR-LB matchups
other than win/lose.
Position
Lead
Sweep
Sweep
Option
C
Hard 1st 2 steps
Hard 1st 2 steps
Hard 1st 2 steps
Hard 1st 2 steps
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Turn and hand ball
to 2, boot away
Reverse and toss
ball to 2, boot away
Reverse and toss
ball to 2, boot away
Run triple option,
R&D with 3, but
always pitch
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LB
LB
DB
Dive path
2
Lead path
Sweep
Sweep
Pitch path
Wall
Stalk
Crack
Stalk
X/Y
Score Sheet: DB-WR Competition
WR
Adeleye, Alex
DB
Adelekan, Lanre
Amini, Dominic
Adeleye, Alex
Adeoti, Afolabi
Amini, Dominic
Lead
Wall
Sweep
Stalk
Sweep
Crack
Option
Stalk
These drills are to introduce and reinforce
the techniques necessary to play receiver in
our option-based offensive scheme.
WIDE RECEIVER DRILLS
TECHNIQUE
EDD
Player Distraction
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Four Cone Distraction
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Goal Post Distraction
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Gauntlet
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Mirror
Competitive
Toughness
Gaining yards after catch
Running precise routes
Catching the ball
Backside Wall
Crack
Wall
Stalk
Drive
Contact
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Breakdown
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Approach
Release
Drill
Stance
Skills vs. Drills
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Hang ‘Em High
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Wax-On Wax-Off
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Starburst
Hot Potato
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Towel Drill
Tennis Ball Hands/Chest
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Crack Drill
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Drive Drill
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Short Passing Competition
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Mirror
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Perimeter
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Team vs. Scout, Off or Def
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EDD – Releases and Stance
• Keys to teaching all of these blocks starts in
your first drill of every day, we must work all
steps in this drill.
• Forward step with both right and left foot
forward
• 45 degree instep with right and left foot
• 90 degree crack step on a line teaching the
player to run flat both right and left foot
• Slide step right, slide step left
• All of this can be achieved daily in less than 5
minutes and it reinforce the steps necessary
to be successful.
Towel Drill
• My favorite drill is the towel drill... you have
a WR and DB one on one and a coach throws
a towel which is the ball carrier, behind the
WR and the DB reacts to it and the WR fights
him off.
Push ups for the loser or laps or whatever...
Player Distraction
• Variation
– Have a defender facing the WR right in front of
him
– Throw the ball high and the WR has to catch it
• Anything that distracts the WR from the ball
Four Cone Distraction
Drive Drill
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Used to teach the players how to approach the defender, stay square, make
contact, and then drive
Players start from good stance, 5-7 yards from cones/markers
Players execute good release and hard approach
When they reach the cones they go into good breakdown position – butt
down, head up, hands at side, feet chopping (quick feet)
On coach command they shuffle from cone to cone, touching the top with
their hand. They touch each cone twice
Then they square up on the popsicle-stick blocking dummy, again in good
breakdown position
On coach command they make contact with their hands, extend their arms
and lift the dummy, and drive it until whistle
Crack Drill
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Used to teach the players how to approach the defender, stay square, make
contact, and then drive
Players start from good stance, 7-10 yards from popsicle-stick blocking
dummy
Players execute good stance and release, and a hard approach, flat down the
LOS
When they reach the dummy they go into good breakdown position – butt
down, head up, hands at side, feet chopping (quick feet)
On coach command they make contact with their hands, extend their arms
and lift the dummy, and drive it until whistle. Head is toward the LOS, in
front of the dummy
When the players are ready eliminate the pause and just have them attack
the dummy directly
Goal Post Distraction
Tennis Ball Chest and Hands
• Rig a harness with a large metal mixing bowl
so it can be placed over the chest of the
receiver – if they trap the ball on their chest
it will bounce away.
• Cut tennis balls (racquetballs might be
better) and tape them to the palm of the
receiver gloves or hands
• They go through the full practice with the
balls taped to their hands
• Use this to force the receivers to use their
hands and fingers to catch the ball
YAC
• Purpose:
– Teach the receiver to make a move to escape a
defender
• Materials:
– Couple of footballs
• Execution:
– Set the receiver at the base of the numbers, and
a defender 7-9 yards off in Cover 3 position.
– QB/Coach is on the hash.
– WR does a hitch, quick out, QB/Coach throws the
ball to the WR, defender attacks, and the WR
makes a move/escapes from the defender.
– Start with the base hitch, but then expand to
other base routes to add difficulty to the
defender’s task
– Can use this as a scoring evaluation as well, but
must have consistent route and throws so that
the WR’s start from a consistent point
Gauntlet
Mirror Block
Hang'em High
Wax On Wax Off – Hand Combatives
Star Burst
Hot Potato
• Purpose:
– Teach quickness and softness of the hands
• Materials:
– 4-6 small bricks
• Execution:
– Form rings of 4-6 players
– Toss bricks from player to player as fast as
possible – The old Hot Potato game
– Continue for 30-sec. to 1 minute. Change some
players. Repeat
Thus spake the master Coach:
It is time for you to leave.
PARKING LOT