Wide Receiver Reaction Drills

Purpose

The purpose of these drills are to develop quick hands.

Description

“Head”

In this version of the Reaction Drills the player lies on his back with his arms down by his side. The coach stands right at the players head. The coach drops the ball towards the player’s chest. The player raises just his arms and catches the ball with his hands.  As the wide receivers get better the coach can use some force so the ball drops faster.

Each player should catch at least four balls.

“Feet”

In this version of the Reaction Drills the player lies on his back with his arms down by his side. The coach stands right at the players feet. Using a basket chest pass, the coach flips the ball toward the player. The player raises just his arms and catches the ball in his hands.

Each player should catch at least four balls.

Coaching Points

Emphasize quickness with hands and that the wide receivers should catch the ball away from their body and just with their fingers.

Equipment

• Football(s)