Drills Report: Route Running – Improving Your Technique and Speed
by Brent Steuerwald, Retired Head CoachShenendehowa High School (NY)

There are a number of priorities a receiver should focus on when running proper routes. They include:
• Being precise.
• Reaching for the toes.
• Have the head and eyes up.
• Stem – win the leverage battle.
• Speed in, burst out of the cut.
• Hit your depth.
• Arm action.
• Footwork – pressure step/foot fire.
Included are three different drills – the Clock Drill, Diamond