The wr is offset from the qb and after catching passes with one hand he moves to the. Football is a fastpaced game, which requires a lot of focus and concentration, especially at the wide receiver position. Apr 05, 2017 oregon wide receivers go to work during the teams first spring practice of 2017. Oregon state wide receiver brandin cooks makes a catch as he runs a drill at the nfl combine in indianapolis on feb. Proper routerunning technique is crucial for getting open and will help you pile up receiving yards even if you arent. Wide receiver drills the following is a comprehensive list of receiver drills. The wide receiver closest to the back will run the snag route. Oregon wide receivers work spring practice youtube. He also must be in top condition because the demands placed on him are great. Personnel the usage of players at each position on a given play. He was drafted by the new orleans saints in the sixth round of the 2006 nfl draft. The complete nfl combine drills list, which has video and descriptions of each. Oregon wide receivers go to work during the teams first spring practice of 2017. Andingrileywright 3 texans strength and conditioning program the fitness formula for a wellconditioned texans football player is a simple one.
Wide receiver skills and drills football tutorials. Partner catch with feet buzzing individual route teaching concepts 4. The other wide receivers will run a five yard in route commonly called a fin route. This is an introductory speed and agility video for wide receivers and various types of athletes who desire to learn or improve fundamental. By steve heck and matt pirolli, fnf coaches contributors. It emphasizes the mechanics and techniques used when catching a deep ball and also reinforces the importance of keeping your eyes on your hands and the ball. The wide receiver footwork drill works in the warm up routine on proper footwork for the different cuts. Sep 03, 20 in espn the magazines fighting issue, john brant writes that the oregon ducks arent footballs fastest team just because they recruit 18yearold speedsters. Oregon ducks use speed school to train fastest offense espn. Oregon receivers are the key to ducks explosive run game. From catching and ballhandling, to routerunning, to making ingame reads and adjustments. This section will cover our top 25 wide receiver drills, including proven techniques for routerunning, ballhandling, passcatching, and blocking. All explained with simple, step by step instructions, diagrams, and full color illustrations.
Natural talent helps, but skills are developed through years of hard work and repetition. Jonathan smith boise state university qb fundamentals. Pass concepts the sum of individual routes run by the wide receivers to attack the weakness of the defenses coverage. Get one year of coach and athletic director in both print and digital.
Six essential drills for wide receivers fnf coaches. The gauntlet is back at this years combine, and its still awesome. Wide receiver teaching progression alignment the wide receiver is given an exact alignment to put him in the best position for success. Dl will start the drill in a 3point stance and to the left of dummies. Purpose to work on balance, explosion, and ball control while switching hands. Iowa football coach kirk ferentz shares wr blocking drills. The complete nfl combine drills list postema performance. Nfl combine drills and workouts, explained newsday. Top conditioning exercises for wide receivers healthy living. What we tell the snag receiver to do is run a slant route that is one yard deeper than the linebacker we are reading. Pass route the specific running pattern of a wide receiver on a given play.
The over the shoulder catch drill for wide receivers is a great drill to really warm up the hands. Urban meyer teaches you some of his favorite wide receiver drills. Basic warmup drill that forces the wr to catch the ball with one hand. When analyzing oregons offense, it quickly becomes clear they. Youll learn to recognize the difference between a poor route and a great one, how to perform a double move, jab and rip, double hand slap, attack the football, high point the catch, abandon the route and make a play, fool the defender, catch low behind passes with a natural spin move, and tons more.
No other player on the field runs as much as a wide receiver, as he might be asked to run 20 yards or more. Suddenly, a drop of a normal pass is unthinkable and the catch of a difficult pass becomes expected. The wide receiver drills below are a good starting point to developing those skills. Meet coach bobby acosta, mastermind of the xfactor wide. Felus 4 wide receiver drill organization wr blocking progression drills stalk fitcut block fit stalk fit and drive mirror stalk fit wr ball security drills open field 3 steps stalk 5 and 10 yards 1. Being able to catch the ball is a must at the wide receiver position, which is why we develop eye and hand movement. Passing yards the amount of yardage accumulated by completing passes. People often think of the physically gifted size and speed phenoms like. Reaction drills the wide receiver ball handling drills reaction drills work on quick hands. Duck receiver keanon lowe is split wide to the right.
Wide receiver is one of the most glamorous positions in football, but success doesnt come easy. A wide receiver must possess speed, balance, agility and handeye coordination. Niner noise breaks down 49ers head coach chip kelly and his shotgun, inside and outsidezone run as the niners gear up for the 2016 season. Steve heck is in his ninth year as the wide receiver coach at kutztown university. Wide receiver drills and exercises handeye coordination blocking routerunning staying in bounds the gauntlet. Mike hass born january 2, 1983 is a former american football wide receiver. Elimination drill this wide receiver elimination drill is designed to improve the players quickness and reaction to the ball. He must be precise in his alignments and know how they are affected by the position of the ball hash marks. He has to know whether he is on or off the ball in all situations. Wide receiver drills organization wr prepractice drills wr ball drills alignments and formations 1. In 2015, the kutztown offense broke the school record for total. Most recently, coach acosta spent two seasons on the syracuse staff under head coach scott shafer, working with the tight ends in 2014 and the wide receivers in 2015. Ball handling drills wide receiver drills football drills. Effective wide receivers need to have great hands, great feet, and a great feel for the game.
Jul, 2010 iowa football coach kirk ferentz shares wr blocking drills. To become a great receiver, you first have to become a great routerunner. One of the keys to running these routes successfully is repetition committing them to muscle memory so when the action is full speed, the wide receiver is wide open. The skillset of a great wide receiver good technique, fundamentally sound great hands wide open and in traffic great coverage recognition explosive release understands offensive scheme comprehends route concepts understands the psychology of working a defensive back all game like a chess match. The wide receiver circle drill is designed to improve player quickness and reaction to the ball. They are intended to simulate different aspects of game play the receiver needs to be able to make.
A recordsetting college coach and champion high school coach share six essential drills for wrs. Dawkins offensive coordinatorwide receivers coach if anyone is not willing to work, then he will not eat. The 2minute drill was thoroughly entertaining, with. This is a skills and drills segment for wide receivers running the curl route. Jun 05, 2016 urban meyer teaches you some of his favorite wide receiver drills. These 3 routerunning drills will help you get open stack. Wide receiver step back move with stevie johnson duration. Coaching receivers is a classic receiver course on principles, fundamentals, and techniques taught by one of college footballs. In espn the magazines fighting issue, john brant writes that the oregon ducks arent footballs fastest team just because they recruit 18yearold speedsters. On command, dl will twohand punch hand shield 1st, then hand shiver the butt of the stepover dummy 2nd, then repeat. The hands form a cone enabling the receiver to catch a higher percent of t heir passes.