Wide Receiver Footwork Drill

Purpose

• Warm up
• Precision Footwork for different cuts

Description

1. Line up all receivers on one line next to each other about 2 yards apart.
2. Receivers get into their stance on the line.
3. On command they run the announced cut (only last 3-4 steps before cut)
4. After the cut they continue for about 4-5 steps
5. Then they line up again for the next cut.

Coaching Points

• Increase speed (start off jogging) as the players warm up
• Start with the acceleration cuts (slant, post, corner)
• Continue with the 90° Cuts (In and Out)
• Finish with stop-cuts (hitch, hook, comeback)
• Make smaller groups (so you can make corrections) if players are still in the early learning phase.
• Also increase repetitions speed as players get better
• Last Tip: make sure all players know which side is considered inside (where the QB is)

Equipment

• None