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Written by Coach Bass
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Wednesday, 25 January 2006 |
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Every receiver must have in his mind the four essential segments of any pass route: the release, glide, sprint, and burst. The first of these elements can be found by clicking here. The next segment of the pass route is referred to as the "glide" phase. This is where the receiver may alter his path up the field in order to be in the best possible position to break free from the defensive man. In the glide segment of any route, the receiver must understand that speed is an essential factor and he must not slow down as he is in his glide. Initially, the receiver should think about two things in the glide phase: First, where he wants to go, and, second, where the defensive man is located in relationship to the receiver's final path. All wide receivers and tight ends must apply this basic principle: If the defensive player is away from where you desire to go, run at him and keep him where he is. But if he is located where you want to go, you must run away from him and force him to come with you.
Play Football The NFL Way is the ultimate football manual for coaches and beginning players who want to learn the basics of football correctly. Author Tom Bass is a former NFL coach with more than 20 years of experience with the Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For a personalized autographed copy of Play Football the NFL Way, plus information on the new Coach Bass Sport Maps - football guides that aid in watching and enjoying college and professional football, please visit http://www.CoachBass.com. For information on Coach Bass' In-Depth Coaching Clinics go to http://www.Takeaknee.com.
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