#LifeInThe305 with the birthday dude @54problemzz ๐ฅ๐ฏ
From practice at Pitbull stadium to the Goombay festival in Coconut Grove, we do it different in Miami ๐ด
WR Rocker Step Drill
- The rocker step is an everyday drill used by wide receivers to manipulate a defensive back's body positioning and movement.
- This technique is designed to make a defender lean or stop their feet by simulating a break while the receiver is actually running at full speed.
- Coaches should emphasize body control and movement manipulation, comparing the technique to a crossover move used by a basketball player.
- Effective execution requires the receiver to move their shoulders and maintain total control over their body while selling a vertical route.
- The drill begins with receivers coming off the line of scrimmage, running vertically for five yards while staying under control.
- After mastering the initial vertical movement, the drill graduates to include the actual break in a specific direction to simulate game-speed routes of ten or more yards.
Jelani Berassa, WR Coach, Florida International
@CoachJB_4
#glazierclinics
WR Dig Cut Drill
- The drill focuses on teaching wide receivers how to execute the top of a dig route.
- Coaches should emphasize a stick system that utilizes violent hips to initiate the break.
- Receivers should maintain a consistent vertical look on every route to make all patterns look the same to the defender until the break.
- During the break, the receiver must slam their foot into the ground to gain control and turn quickly out of the cut.
- One variation is the speed turn, which requires the receiver to maintain high speed while ensuring they come out of the break flat.
- To ensure a flat exit on a speed turn, players use a double tap technique, sticking once to sink the hips and a second time to guarantee the correct angle.
Jelani Berassa, WR Coach, Florida International
@CoachJB_4
#glazierclinics
Episode 3 of #TheBlueprint breaks down the foundation of our defense ๐ช
The toughness, discipline and relentless effort behind the defensive line ๐พ
Our offensive line is the heartbeat of our team ๐ฏ
Introducing #TheBlueprint, a series breaking down the identity of each unit that makes up FIU Football ๐พ