Cornerbacks can get burned on a double move. Teaching players to notice what the quarterback is going to do when he passes the ball should help that. Try this drill I picked up at a recent football coach clinic.
What you need – A line up of receivers and defenders along with a quarterback.
How this drill works – This is a football drill where the cornerback must divide his attention on the quarterback and the receiver.
The receiver will run out about 7 yards, do an out pattern, but then turn it up field. Many cornerbacks can get sucked in by the out, hoping to get a good, clean break on the ball to either intercept it, or to try and make a quick tackle.
This can create problems, as the defender commits to the pass and the receiver turns his route up field and right by the defender. So, the defender needs to watch the quarterback out of the corner of his eye – to see if the shoulders are aimed his way, if he has both hands on the ball, and if the QB takes a step forward.
In this drill, the QB should attempt to throw the out pass occasionally, but then try the deep ball. The defenders need to learn to be patient, and that a short 6 or 7 yard gain is much more appealing than a long touchdown pass over their heads.
Result – Once a defender knows what to expect from a wide receiver and the QB, they will have a greater success ratio against a double move.
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