Pass Routes

Passroutes

Purpose

  • To teach and practice the correct execution of pass routes
  • To teach and practice the correct adjustments of pass routes to different actions (coverages) of the defense

Description

vs air:

  1. set up an offensive line with standup dummies, a line-strip or pylons
  2. let RB line up in his position
  3. Passer (QB or Coach) lines up "behind center"
  4. let all RB run the announced route

 

vs defense:

  1. have 2 to 4 players (with shields) line up as linebackers and or defense backs
  2. coach signals them how to act (who goes where / or man coverage)
  3. rest as above

Coaching Points

  • check for correct path and timing
  • check for correct catching technique
  • after catch and securing the ball RB should burst upfield for at least 3 to 5 steps before slowing down and returning
  • vs defense check for correct adjustment to the coverage

Equipment

  • Balls
  • Standup dummies or linestrip or pylons
  • Shields for the defenders

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In memory to our son         Kieran Urs Magnus Roth         * March 2nd 2001         + March, 9th 2001

last updated: Apr-22-2008 - © 1997-2011 coachroth(at)footballdrills.com - Running Back Drills | Receiving | Pass Routes