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All 4 One Wide Receiver Drill
By Toryeon Hester, Wide Receivers Coach
Shaw University
I always tell my guys, it is easy for wide receivers to run routes when the defender is playing a couple of yards off. The challenge comes when the defender is in a press position and they are trying to reroute you as well as interrupt the timing of the play. When running our spread offense, it is vital the WR can get off the press and into his route as quickly as possible. We work on releases everyday in each drill. The drill we use most often is called the ALL4 ONE drill. This drill works on releases, stacking the defensive back (DB), footwork, and hand-eye coordination.
First Drill
In the first drill, the WR will be speed releasing inside/outside of the tackling bag. The WR will always be in his position standing with his head looking inside toward the ball. Each bag is placed on a yard line. On the coach’s command, the WR will speed release to the given side. Once they pass the bag, they will realign (stack) themselves to get back on the yard line which aids in simulating stacking the DB. They will then continue onto the ladder working on foot speed. I usually begin the drill having them do 2-in-2-out foot drill for the first repetition. A coach would be positioned at a cone that is about 5 yards away, and as they are coming through the middle part of the ladder, a football is thrown to them.
Diagram 1
Second Drill
In the second drill, we added an agility ring (16”) in front of the tackling bag. The WR will be in his position standing in front of the ring. On the coaches first command (Hit), the WR will place his feet in and Out of the ring as quickly as possible (2-in-2-out) repeatedly. On the second command, the WR will jab step to the opposite side of the release using the club – and – rip technique (club with outside hand – rip through with inside hand) which is being physical at the line of scrimmage. Make sure the WR stacks the line after passing the dummy.
The ladder can be the same foot drills or can be changed. The WR will burst to the cone out of the ladder. Once they get to the cone, have them plant with their outside foot and come back toward the coach as if they are running a curl route. Their shoulders should be over the toes, hips are dropped, leaning forward and arms steadily pumping. The coach will stand off to the side of the drill toward the middle to throw the ball. Once they catch it, they are to turn and sprint upfield through the cone.
Diagram 2
The releases, ladder drills, and route can all be modified at the coach’s discretion. You want to be able to work on the fundamentals as well as keep it entertaining for the players. Doing the same exact drills daily will not bring out the player’s full potential. Therefore, we alternate and modify drills to create a sense of competition and to keep the players enthused and engaged.
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