This document outlines coaching techniques for wide receivers and tight ends. It discusses the importance of attitude and expectations for these positions. It then details progression for practicing stance, starts, releases, blocking, and route running. Various drills are listed to improve skills like running, cutting, blocking, catching, and route techniques. The overall focus is on technical fundamentals and maximizing performance through repetition of skills.

1. Coaching the WR/TE position Eric Treske Cedarburg Bulldogs Varsity Assistant and JV Offensive Coordinator

2. It Starts With Attitude Play with a Pit Bull mentality Expectations WR’s and TE’s will do the dirty work WR’s and TE’s will be students of the game WR’s and TE’s will put in the extra work WR’s and TE’s will not be ME players- this is not a prima donna position

3. Practice Progression Stance Balanced stance Weight over toes Front foot forward and slight pigeon toed Hands will be down, unless in press coverage

4. Practice Progression Starts All begins with solid stance NO false starts Roll off the front foot Drive out and stay low, prepared to cut at all times Each start should look the EXACT same

5. Practice Progression Releases vs. Jam Aggressive hands Good lateral movement (1, 2 and 3 step release) Use head movements if possible Releases in the open field Stemming Get on DB’s toes Aggressive hands

6. Practice Progression Blocking from WR position Stalk block-explode at defender, keep 3-4 yd cushion, block with feet first (position) Crack block- head across, look to make impact block and seal Convoy block- get into the picture- these are difference makers

7. Practice Progression Blocking from TE position Stance Outside hand down Off hand rest wrist on knee Weight should be 50% on hand 50% on feet Solid base squat position shoulder width butt back HEAD UP ALWAYS

8. Practice Progression Blocking from TE position Stance and Step (proper angle of departure) Drop Step= 3 in. (when covered) Bucket Step=6 in. (when uncovered) Knees remain bent Hips are loaded Weight on insteps Reach for guns

9. Practice Progression Waddle Technique Used once engaged in block Used when moving to 2nd level Weight stays on insteps Arms are Powerful Bent at elbow Move at shoulder Cut grass with feet Finish Block Hand placement (thumbs up, grab chest) Roll hips through Lock out and shove off @ whistle

10. Practice Progression Reach Block Drop step Gain outside leverage and seal Double Team Correct and incorrect steps Inside arm Head Up Put all together Stance, Step, Angle and Waddle Use boards Incorporate partner

11. Practice Progression Route basics 3 Step Routes bubble-drive off inside foot, get depth, turn head quick out- roll into route, banana path, 6 back to five hitch-drive low, 5 step route, numbers down, come back to ball slant- stem to DB, (5-6 yds) angle varies by coverage -Changes vs. press or tight 2 fade- Press vertically, get width once on DB’s toes, shield DB and give QB space fade-stop- Same as fade, put brakes on from 8-10-TIMING

12. Practice Progression Route Basics Cont. 5 Step/ Boot Routes Post- Stem inside, get to DB’s toes, step hard outside -angle changes vs. man, 2 and 3 Corner-stem inside, step hard on post vertical angle vs. 3, flat vs.2 Drag or Drive- go hard, read zones to know when to settle

13. Practice Progression Dig- traditional route, stem inside, sell vertical, use hands and break inside - post cut at 8-10 break inside at 12-15 10 yard out- speed out (same as quick out, roll inside foot, rise to 12, break BACK to 10 10 yard out- speed out (same as quick out, roll inside foot, rise to 12, break BACK to 10 Curl- stem, work to 12 break BACK to 10, cont. working back to void -may use post cut at 8-10 drive to 12-14 and break back Comeback –sell deep fade, breaks at 15 and work back to 12

14. Drills Running and Cutting- stance and starts one cutting beat the drum (straight line, square, diagonal, mini) routes on air (with or without ball) ropes Releases (shake and bake, stab, rip, negative) vs. each other vs. me vs. DB

15. Drills WR Blocking match up, engage, drive vs. man (WR or DB) match up, engage, drive vs. sled one on ones vs. DB’s cut drill vs. dummy

16. Drills TE blocking Stance Stance and Step Stance, Step and Waddle Waddle Drill Four Point gunslinger Bags and Boards- covered and uncovered Finish Drill Partner Fit Drill King of the board Combination Block (double team work)

17. Drills Catching fireball (forward and sideways; fades) good morning drill (straight at the ball and with 45 degree cuts) circuit drills (straight out, hip turn, one hand) one hand bullets competition drill turn around drill distraction drills (groups of 3 w/ one distracting, or half and half w/ distraction line) four catch drill fade disorientation drill Gauntlet wet ball drill chaos drill combine line