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Youth Football Wide Receiver Drills – The M Drill football drill
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What is Youth Football Wide Receiver Drills – The M Drill?

Youth Football Wide Receiver Drills – The M Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for wide receiver work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.

  • Youth Football Wide Receiver Drills – The M Drill is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
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How to run this drill

Youth Football Wide Receiver Drills – The M 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.

  1. Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo.
  2. Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish.
  3. Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
  4. Close with one coaching cue players can repeat in the huddle next period.

Full drill

I have a footwork drill, the M Drill, that is useful to your WR’s and DB’s (all positions for little league) at any level.   It’s one of youth football wide receiver drills that is effective in assisting players to chop their feet/breakdown when heading in and out of their breaks.

The M Drill
You’ll need five cones.
Place four cones in a 5×5 yard square.
Place the fifth cone in the center of the square.
The cones should look like the number five on a die or and M.

The WR should start at one of the four cones in the square.   He begins by sprinting to the first cone and when he almost reaches the cone he works on breaking down and chopping his feet and turning inward to sprint to the middle cone.

The movement should simulate running a hook or curl route.   The receiver then sprints towards the middle cone and repeats the breakdown and chopping of his feet at the middle cone.   He then turns to head back to the top cone opposite of the first cone and repeat the process.   As the receiver comes out of the last break a coach or player can throw him a pass.

This drill can be used for DB’s by back peddling through the drill.

Note:   for more advanced players you can have them reach down and tap the cone with their inside hand. This will help them to remember to stay low and drop their hips into the break.

Emphasize chopping their feet and using their elbow or shoulder movement to assist them in chopping their feet e.g. if I want to chop my feet quickly I need to increase my arm motion to drive the speed of my feet.

Make sure they do this drill starting from both the left side and right side of the cones.

Coaching tips

  • Keep one cue per rep so kids hear the same language every time.
  • Film the first live set; pause on footwork and finish, not just the ball.
  • Pair this drill with a matching play install so practice transfers to game day.
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Youth Football Wide Receiver Drills – The M Drill FAQ

What is the Youth Football Wide Receiver Drills – The M Drill drill?
Youth Football Wide Receiver Drills – The M Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for wide receiver work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
Who should use this football drill?
Youth Football Wide Receiver Drills – The M 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 Youth Football Wide Receiver Drills – The M 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.

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Youth Football Wide Receiver Drills – The M Drill

Youth Football Wide Receiver Drills – The M Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for wide receiver work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.

I have a footwork drill, the M Drill, that is useful to your WR’s and DB’s (all positions for little league) at any level.

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