Add defenders into the progression and it adds a whole new level to this football defensive back drills. 
What you need – Line up the skeleton offense (2 WR, 1TE, 2 RB) against matching defensive backs. Add in a middle linebacker to cover the receiver out of the backfield.
How this drill works – This is where the quarterback will need to read not only his receivers, but also where the defenders are in relation to them.
When the QB drops back, the defense will be in one of their defensive coverages. The QB needs to read what the defense is doing while going through his progressions. This will help him make the best decision on the field. This should all be done within 3 seconds of setting at the end of his drop.
Sometimes the play is already scripted and it HAS to go to a particular player, in this case, look at that player first, and then go to a secondary target.
Result – This is one of the most important football skills for a quarterback to learn in order to go on to excel at the next level. The QB needs to know where his players are going, move through his reads and then make the pass.
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