What is Catching Drills for Football – Wide Receiver Drill?
Catching Drills for Football – Wide Receiver Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football coaching work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
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How to run this drill
Catching Drills for Football – Wide Receiver Drill is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
- Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo.
- Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish.
- Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
- Close with one coaching cue players can repeat in the huddle next period.
Full drill
This is one of the classic but effective [tag]catching drills for football[/tag] we use. It is excellent for your wide receivers; we call it the Adjust Drill.
Adjust Drill
Objective – Develop “over the shoulder” catching ability.
Action – Position your receivers in a single file out near the numbers. The quarterback stands at midfield with the ball.
Wide receiver #1 runs a go route looking inside for the [tag]football[/tag] but the QB throws a high arcing ball over the receiver’s outside shoulder. The wide receiver must now adjust to the outside position of the football.
Coaching Details – Be sure your players achieve a quick, fluid motion when turning their hips, shoulders and head in the adjustment to the ball. Keep the arms up and ready as they turn.
Body control is key during this [tag]wide receiver drill[/tag]!
Catching Drills for Football – Wide Receiver Drill FAQ
- What is the Catching Drills for Football – Wide Receiver Drill drill?
- Catching Drills for Football – Wide Receiver Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football coaching work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
- Who should use this football drill?
- Catching Drills for Football – Wide Receiver Drill is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
- How do I run Catching Drills for Football – Wide Receiver Drill in practice?
- Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo. Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish. Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
- Is this drill free?
- Yes. Browse FantasyHQ football drills, youth plays, and coaching guides free on Football Coaching.
