Drills Report: Route Running – Improving Your Technique and Speed

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 Drill, and the Five on a Dice Drill – that are all designed to improve route running.The Clock Drill (Diagram 1)Purpose: This drill emphasizes positive shin angles to help explode in one direction.1.  WRs line-up at 6 o’clock, facing 12 o’clock.2.  On command, they take off straight ahead until they reach the middle where a cone will be placed. They will then pressure step with their inside foot and break to the proper number