3-Step Jab: Wide Receiver Drill

Route running starts with proper footwork for a wide receiver. For certain routes, such as slants, the first few steps are critical in getting open for the quarterback. The 3-step jab drill is designed to teach receivers proper footwork and aiming points for running a short slant. By setting up cones that represent the path a player should take when running a slant, a player will learn how and where to make the necessary cuts, as well as the correct body control to run a 3-step slant properly. Key coaching points include: Start with the inside foot up an explode off the line, working five yards in three steps (adjust this for younger players) On the third step, plant the outside foot and nod to the outside before exploding on the angle toward the middle of the field Snap the head to the quarterback and raise hands only when he sees the ball thrown - See more at: usafootball.com...