Purpose
The purpose of this drill is to help improve the player’s ability of catching the ball near the sidelines and planting one foot or two feet in bounds before going out.
Description
Players will line up about 15 yards from sidelines. On the command “GO” the receiver starts to run 3/4 speed toward the sideline. The coach will throw the ball about five yards from the sideline. The receiver will catch the ball, planting one or two feet in bounds before going out of bounds. The drill is used from left and right side.
Coaching Points
The coach should emphasize catching the ball and then check the proper feet position in relation to the sideline.
Equipment
- Balls
- Sideline
- eventually Quarterback(s)
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