| The purpose of this wide receiver training drill is to | | | | separating yourself from the defender. |
| improve the wide receivers short game, while | | | | The separation between the receiver and |
| building leg strength and stamina. | | | | defender is critical, it reduces the chances of the |
| Executed properly the receivers should make | | | | ball being tipped or picked off while increasing the |
| more catches and increase their yards after catch | | | | yards after the catch. |
| performance. | | | | For the best results when doing this training drill, |
| When lining up on the ball spy the defender. See | | | | have a quarterback throwing the ball. The |
| how he is lining up and what direction he will be | | | | quarterback should deliver the passes on target, |
| taking. The deeper he is lined up the better | | | | high, low and behind the receiver, simulating real |
| chance you have of beating the defender for big | | | | game conditions. Developing the receiver's hand to |
| yards. | | | | eye coordination, improving the receiver's |
| Explode off the line when the ball is snapped, | | | | confidence and focus. |
| making three quick cuts, right, left then faking | | | | Have the QB watch your foot movement and |
| right with a head and shoulder feint, while breaking | | | | your head and shoulder fakes. Keep working the |
| hard to the left. Do this inside the 5 yard off the | | | | basics and you should see your football skills |
| line of scrimmage rule. If the defender comes up, | | | | improve. |
| push him back while making your cut. The key to | | | | This training drill is very effective for the slant and |
| this wide receiver drill, is to stay in front of the | | | | inside crossing routes over the middle. |
| defender while using your break away speed | | | | |
