“THE TOTAL WIDE RECEIVER”
(continued from home page)
Throughout the process of running a pass route, the defensive
back has no idea as to when, where, and what the receiver is
about to do. Aside from absolutely guessing, he should have no
clue as to what is about to happen. However, the receiver
obviously should have total knowledge of his own intentions.
Therefore, a receiver should always be open by at least 1 step.
NOTE: ALTHOUGH BEING OPEN BY ONE STEP CAN RESULT IN A COMPLETION, SUCH
A SMALL AMOUNT OF SEPARATION IS DEFINITELY NOT ACCEPTABLE BY MY
STANDARDS.
Being Critical on yourself: During the course of a football game many errors are
made on both sides of the ball. These errors determine the winner of the football
game. Evaluating and reviewing these specific errors as a team or by the
individual is very important for improvement. This potential for improvement can
only be realized if the individual athlete completely admits his mistakes without
attempting to place blame on anyone or anything else. The ability to identify and
personally admit mistakes is the only way to successfully improve upon them. This
whole process is what I call “Being Critical on Yourself.”
~COACH KEITH WILLIAMS
“STAGES OF A PASS ROUTE”
Stance
Proper stance with correct angles in each knee
Hips Low enough to generate maximum acceleration
Arms relaxed at sides or in an up position (depending on the stance of the DB)
Explode off the ball
Shoulders low enough to create natural running lean
Head up straight
Arms pumping in a “L” position
Correct knee drive
Give the DB the illusion that the route is a streak
Maintain proper timing with the QB
See the DB
In case you must adjust to a defensive change by the DB or by the defense as a
whole.
Intimidation (Constant eye-to-eye contact with the DB can be intimidating to him)
In the event that you must run block
Stay Low
Increases explosion off of the ball
Increases speed
Makes breaks easier to get out of
Break the cushion
Turns any defense into a man-to-man
More likely to reach proper depth
Opens the DB’s hips (get him out of his back pedal)
Intimidation (invading a DB’s defensive space can be intimidating)
Reaching the correct breaking point
Maintains proper timing with the QB
Maintains correct spacing between you and any other receiver involved in the play
Turns the DB (opens his hips)
Keep your chin over the knees/pump your arms/proper plant steps
Chin over knees
Help to get low
Helps to get out of the break much cleaner because of low center of gravity
Arm pump
Gives DB the illusion that you are still running
Helps to slow down and control body direction
Keeps hands in position to receive the football
Proper plant steps
Cuts down time in the break
Helps to maintain balance
Have a hard plant step
Creates separation
Increases explosion
Helps to run precise, defined routes
Snap head/come back down the stem
Snap head
See/identify the ball
Helps to finish the route
Down the stem
Keeps your body between the football & DB
Prevents the DB from making up ground
Take the ball out of the air (catch with hands)
Use the hand placement clock
Ensure the catch
Makes difficult receptions easier/possible
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