Texas A&M Wide Receiver Manuel

2009
TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL

WIDE RECEIVER DRILLS
2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL DRILL BOOK

W I DE RE CE I VE R DRI L L S
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CATCHING DRILLS
1) Adjustment Catches
2) Sideline Catches
3) Vertical Throws
4) Quick Location 90 Turn
5) Spot / Cross
BALL SECURITY DRILLS
1) 180 Strip Drill
2) Casey
ROUTE RUNNING DRILLS
1) Top of Routes
ROUTE RUNNING AND CATCHING DRILLS
1) Angle Breaks
2) Basic Cross
3) Box Catches
BLOCKING DRILLS
1) Leverage and Fit
2) Mirror Block
3) First Force
4) Crack Block 68/69 Toss Crack
5) Crack Block 19/18 W
RELEASE DRILLS
1) Hand Use with Release
2) Release vs. Cloud
3) Counter Moves (Double Moves)
COMBINATION DRILLS
1) Combination Routes
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W I DE RE CE I VE RS
I.
ADJUSTMENT CATCHES
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
This is a good movement drill to get players used to catching balls in
different locations.
By working along sideline, this makes the player stay flat and not drift
away from the catch.
III.
FREQUENCY
Use this once every 3 days. (Rotate with other catching drills)
Wide Receivers never catch enough balls in any practice
IV.
RELATIVENESS TO GAME
Working on catching balls in various locations
Chest
Low Below Waist
High Above Shoulder
Back number makes receiver turn shoulders to make a catch that is
slightly behind him.
V.
DESCRIPTION
Players in a single line facing sideline take a couple steps and breaks
parallel to sideline for catch from thrower.
Each player catches one ball in each direction of various throws.
VI.
DIAGRAM
Sideline
X
X
X
Thrower
WR
WR
Line from Right
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I.
SIDELINE CATCHES
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Work proper body control and technique on out breaking routes.
This makes the receiver catch the ball on sideline and work his fee
inbounds
III.
FREQUENCY
Use this twice a week in training camp
IV.
Make Receivers develop a feel for where they are on the field
V.
DESCRIPTION
Players line up in single line 6 yards from sideline and run top part of
routes (last 5 to 10 yards of route)
Ball is thrown to receiver on sideline for catch.
Receivers flip over to catch each throw from right to left side
VI.
DIAGRAM
Corner
10 yds
C.B.
Omaha
6 yds
X
X
Thrower
X
X
Receiver
Line
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Flip over for

throws
the other way

I.
VERTICAL THROWS
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
The red line gives us a reference point on the field so we dont get forced
too wide or too far inside by defender on our Go Routes.
This will make the receivers be more consistent on Go Routes and give the
QB room to throw route.
III.
FREQUENCY
Use this once or twice a week depending on receivers feel for running Go
Routes
IV.
Receivers develop consistency for running Go Route for QBs
Focusing on the red line keeps receivers from getting to close to the
sideline
V.
DESCRIPTION
Receivers line up on red line (6 yards from the sideline) and run a Go
Route on the red line.
They read flight of ball and adjust if needed to make catch. Receivers will
reach up and make catch at high point with hands.
We will press receivers at times so they must release inside or outside,
slack defender and work back to red line for catch.
We will work vs. Cloud Corner where receiver makes Fade adjustment and
catches the ball in the hole 3 yards from sideline.
VI.
DIAGRAM
D.B.
X
X
Thrower
X
X
Receiver - 5 Line
Flip over for

throws
the other way

I.
QUICK LOCATION 90 TURN
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
This drill helps the receiver locate ball quickly with his eyes and teach
proper hand/arm positioning when running routes. (Hands and arms should
be above waist in chest area.)
III.
FREQUENCY
One to Two times a week in Training Camp or more often if receivers are
struggling catching quick throws right out of breaks.
IV.
Helps receivers pick up the ball in the air and make a Quick Catch.
V.
DESCRIPTION
Receiver lines up 6 yards from the sideline.
Receiver has inside leg up looking over inside shoulder at thrower.
When he sees thrower, start his motion He quickly turns his head outside
over outside shoulder and steps out to make catcher.
Receiver finishes with a Quick burst for 10 yards up field.
VI.
DIAGRAM
8 yards
X
Thrower
X
X
X
Flip over for

throws
the other way
Receiver
Line
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I.
SPOT / CROSS
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Wide Receivers are working on over the ball routes and throws and on
Shallow Cross Routes.
He makes the catch of a 2nd throw and burst up field for 10 yards.
III.
FREQUENCY
Two times a week in Training Camp
IV.
These are throws that most receivers will have in game situations.
V.
DESCRIPTION
Wide Receiver lines up in Slot position and runs spot over the ball 6 yards
deep Stops Squares up to QB for the throw.
After the catch, he drops the ball and bursts to the Flat simulation a
Shallow Cross Route.
He makes the catch of the 2nd throw and bursts up field for 10 yards.
VI.
DIAGRAM
2 Throwers
X
X
X
Receiver
Line
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I.
180 STRIP DRILL
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To locate and catch a quick throw in traffic with good arm/hand
positioning.
We are also working on securing the ball and running for extra yards
(North/South)
III.
FREQUENCY
Once a week in Training Camp
IV.
Work on ball security after the catch and when we carry the ball.
V.
DESCRIPTION
Receiver has his back to thrower and on call from thrower he turns 180 to
face the thrower for the catch.
Hands and arms are in chest area as he turns.
He makes the catch and turns back around to run between two lines of
receivers who try to strip the ball.
VI.
DIAGRAM
WR Strip Lines
Receivers rotate
from strip lines
Thrower
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I.
CASEY DRILL
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Work on keeping ball tucked tightly to body when making a move.
Finish drill with people trying to strip ball. (Secure ball at all times)
III.
FREQUENCY
Once a week in Training Camp
More Often if we are not protecting the ball
IV.
Focus on ball security anytime you carry the ball
V.
DESCRIPTION
Receiver has ball tucked away with right arm and runs in place.
Coach will signal right Receivers will seat roll to the right with ball kept
in a tight secure position at all times and bounces up in running position.
Coach will signal left Receiver will seat roll to the left and bounce up and
run between two Receivers who try to strip the ball
This is repeated with the ball in the left arm.
VI.
DIAGRAM
Bother Receivers Roll
Left then back Right
Coach
Both Receivers run

through strip lines
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WR Strip Lines

I.
TOP OF ROUTES
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach body control and route running skills of various routes
III.
FREQUENCY
Use this every day, pick one route and drill for perfection
IV.
Drilling routes that will be called in game Core Routes
Drilling new routes for game
V.
DESCRIPTION
Align receivers with proper splits for route.
Run the last 7 to 10 yards of route
Emphasize proper technique to drop weight for body control in and out of
breaks.
Emphasize burst out of breaks for separation
Hand/Arm positioning when breaking.
Can be done with or without the ball.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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I.
ANGLE BREAKS
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Body Control
Dropping weight with good knee bend
Hand/Arm location at break
Explosion out of break
Catching Ball
III.
FREQUENCY
IV.
Work C.O.D., Body Control, Burst
V.
DESCRIPTION
Set Up cones in a rectangle shape 10 yards by 12 yards with 2 cones
between the long side of the rectangle
There are a number of route and catching drills
Change of Direction
Receivers start at the corner of rectangle and run 90 breaks working on
body control dropping weight, hand/arm positioning, plant and burst out
of break and finishing with the catch
Receivers start at the corner of rectangle and run angle breaks working
body control (same as above) and finishing with the catch.
VI.
DIAGRAM
T h ro w e r
T h ro w e r
1 (A ) C h a n g e o f
D ire c tio n : 9 0 D e g re e
1 (B ) C h a ng e o f
D ire c tio n : A n g le s
10 yds
10 yds
6
yds
F lip a n d ru n
b o th w a y s
F lip a n d ru n
b o th w a y s
R e c e iv e r
L in e
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R e c e iv e r
L in e

I.
BASIC CROSS
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Body Control
Catching Ball
III.
FREQUENCY
IV.
Work C.O.D., Body Control, Burst
V.
DESCRIPTION
Start at corner of rectangle
Run Basic Cross vs. Man Coverage with Catch Body control at break
with burst to separate
Run Basic Cross vs. Zone with catch Body control at break with burst
then settle over ball
VI.
DIAGRAM
Man
Zone
X
X
X
Thrower
X
X
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Receiver
Line

I.
BOX CATCHES
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Body Control
Catching Ball
III.
FREQUENCY
Once or Twice a week in Training Camp
IV.
Working 3 different catches and C.O.D.
V.
DESCRIPTION
Start at corner of box and finish at the adjacent corner
Receiver has defender on inside shoulder
If the defender blitzes, you have a Q Call and ball is thrown Hot. Receiver
continues to run box with the ball.
If the defender does not Blitz, receiver runs Basic Cross for possible throw
No Throw he continues to run box for C.B. throw. As he makes his
next break for throw and finish of box.
VI.
DIAGRAM
(2) Basic Cross
(3) C.B.
(1) Hot
Throw
10 yds
DB
6
yds
Q Call
Finish
X
X
X
Thrower
X
X
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Receiver
Line

I.
LEVERAGE AND FIT
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach proper hand replacement, body position and leverage.
III.
FREQUENCY
Two or Three times a week in Training Camp, depending on Receivers
blocking in team periods.
IV.
Learning to block with proper technique.
V.
DESCRIPTION
WRs pair up, one blocker and one defender
Blocking WR is head up on defender one yard apart.
On Coachs call The blocker will shoot both hands inside into defenders
chest keeping elbows slightly bent, with feet outside edge of shoulders
width, and knees bend. (Good Football Position)
Defender will try to escape block and get to designated point (Coach).
WR must move feet and maintain block Keeping defender from (Coach)
designated point.
VI.
DIAGRAM
DB
WR
X
Receiver
Line
5 yards
Coach
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I.
MIRROR BLOCK
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach proper hand replacement, body position and leverage
We now have to block and finish with space between each player. (We
will increase the distance as the player develops good blocking techniques.)
III.
FREQUENCY
Two or Three times a week in Training Camp, depending on receivers
blocking in team periods
Used after Leverage & Fit
IV.
Teaching blocker to move feet and keep good body position and control.
V.
DESCRIPTION
Same Technique as Leverage and Fit
Now the WR is 3 yards from the defender
Defender will slide back and forth along the line so the blocker must mirror
his movement; keeping 3 yards of separation.
After defender has given some movement for mirroring, he will cross the
line and try to get to the designated point Coach
When the defender crosses the line, the blocker will attack and block
defender and preventing him from getting to Coach.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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I.
FIRST FORCE
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Blocker learns to take proper angles to block forcing Safety or Corner and
Read Coverage (Quarter / 2 /M/S Safety Force)
III.
FREQUENCY
IV.
V.
DESCRIPTION
Use two WRs as defenders a Corner and a Safety
Block WR will read alignment and movement by the Safety to determine
who first force is.
On the snap, blocker will take an angle for Safety. If he starts toward the
LOS, he will continue to attack Safety for the block.
On the snap, blocker starts for Safety If he backs up, blocker will turn
outside and block Corner
VI.
DIAGRAM
Safety
S
DB
X
Receivers
rotate
through
service
positions
X
X
X
X
Receiver
Line
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I.
CRACK BLOCK (68/69 TOSS CRACK)
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Get Position by alignment or by motion to make the block on DE.
III.
FREQUENCY
IV.
V.
DESCRIPTION
(A) WR line up in Crack Position
WR lines up 1 yards from DE
On Snap, WR blocks down on DE outside shoulder.
(B) WR shorts motions Down
WR starts out wide and motions down
On Snap, he blocks DE on the outside shoulder
WR cannot turn up field too quickly.
VI.
DIAGRAM
X
Players
rotate to
service after
block
Receiver
Line
Receiver
Line
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I.
CRACK BLOCK (19/18 W)
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Attack block quickly under control to create short corner.
(Use Mirror Block Technique)
III.
FREQUENCY
IV.
V.
DESCRIPTION
WR takes 6 yard split from Tackle
On Snap, he blocks first man off LOS inside.
If that man blitzes, block the next man inside off LOS.
WR is looking to block up field 2/3 of man Cant let him bounce over the
top.
VI.
DIAGRAM
Sideline
6
yds
X
X
X
X
X
Receiver
Line
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Rotate to
service after
you block

I.
HAND USE WITH RELEASES
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Get the WRs to use their hands to knock down jam arms by defender to get
tight vertical release.
III.
FREQUENCY
2 times the first week or until receivers feel good with using hands.
IV.
Receivers must be able to use when releasing vs. Press Coverage
V.
DESCRIPTION
Coach or WR will use arm pads and try to get a jam with 1 or 2 arms in
WRs chest.
WR will use his hands to knock down the arm to the side of his release
preventing defender from getting his hands in WRs chest for jam.
WR will do this 4 or 5 times from a stationary position Just using his
hands to knock down jam arm, then on the last time, he will release up the
field.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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I.
RELEASE vs. CLOUD
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Develop good vertical releases vs. Cloud Corners and make good and quick
decisions so we dont get pushed O.B. or held up at the LOS
III.
FREQUENCY
IV.
V.
DESCRIPTION
Corner aligns at 5 yards on outside shoulder of WR.
WR starts at Corners outside shoulder and releases outside Corner for
Fade adjustment on route. WR may use hands to knock down Corners
arms if needed to get release.
If Corner widens, hard to prevent outside release WR will work for width
then slip him inside and continue on Fade Adjustment. Again, he may need
to use his hands to knock down defenders arms.
VI.
DIAGRAM
Working in
pairs
X
X
X
X
Receiver
Line
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I.
COUNTER MOVES (DOUBLE MOVES)
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Develop patience when working releases vs. Press Corners
Develop an attitude to win at the LOS by getting the defender to open hips
or move his body.
The movement by the defender will give the WR an edge to get vertical on
release.
III.
FREQUENCY
Three or Four times a week in Training Camp against DBs
IV.
Establish more than one way to beat Press Man Coverage
V.
DESCRIPTION
Defender has arm shields and plays Press Man
WR starts on inside or outside release 1 to 3 steps, getting defender to
move (turn his hips), then breaks underneath defender to get desired
release.
WR will need to use his hands to knock defenders arm down if needed.
WR must always take tight edge on defender so he doesnt get pushed off
desired split for route.
VI.
DIAGRAM
WR
SPEED
Quick Explosive move
(use hands to keep DB
from jamming)
WR
COUNTER
1) Out-Then In
2) In Then Out
(use Club to get by DB)
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WR
DOUBLE MOVE
1) In Out In
2) Out In Out

I.
COMBINATION ROUTES
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Drill Route combination between two receivers
Usually with QBs to develop timing
Teaching concepts within the offense
III.
FREQUENCY
Three times a week depending on our install for the day
Any new combination routes installed for the day
IV.
Develop proper spacing to spread defense
Establish good depth of routes
These concepts are used every game
V.
DESCRIPTION
Line up in a Slot and run our two receiver concepts
QB gets a feel for timing of the routes
Receivers must work on C.O.D. and proper depth of routes
VI.
DIAGRAM
ball
WR
WR
QB
Arrow Concept from Slot:

1) Splits
2) Depth of Routes
3) Develop proper spacing
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