Wide Receiver Play Base Fundamentals vs. Press Coverage

by Kevin Cahill
Wide Receivers Coach • University of Maine
American Football Monthly August 2012 Issue Online

The proper technique for hand releases and quick feet are critical for the wide receiver in defeating press coverage.

We spend a good amount of time in practice working on individual skills. One of our focuses in practice is releases vs. a hard corner. We work on many different releases, with a goal for our players to develop a repertoire. We spend a great deal of time breaking down each individual skill so it will become a habit for them.

We break the skill of releases down i...Login to Read More

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