with Rick Kelm, Ripon HS (WI) Head Football Coach; 2005 & 2003 Wisconsin Class 4 State Champions, 2003 Wisconsin High School Coach of the Year
Special teams play has been a key to Ripon High Schools 38-2 record over the past three seasons. Coach Kelm believes that special teams must receive as much emphasis in practice and planning as offense and defense. Being aggressive and calculated make this special teams' package effective. Ten unique situations make up this special teams package. These areas include kick off, onside kick, kick off return, hands team, punt, punt fake, punt block, punt return, extra point/field goal and fake extra point/field goal. The punt game, onside package, punt block systems make it difficult for the opponent to prepare for Ripon. In all, 20% of all plays in a high school game are special team situations. This DVD is a complete presentation on special teams at the high school level and has been a crucial part of the consistent success at Ripon High School.
with Curtis Johnson, former University of Miami Wide Receiver Coach
Coach Johnson demonstrates drills that improve and promote finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, a lower center of gravity, and proper stance and start. Johnson points out common errors and incorrect techniques while he teaches the proper way to catch the football. This video covers drills for running hitch, curl, in, out, fade, post, stop & go, fly, streak and comeback routes. The drills stress the important factors of the stance and start by incorporating the receiver's strengths. Johnson uses cone drills to lower the receiver's center of gravity and improve the receiver's ability to maneuver, turn, and change speed. This video teaches how to beat press coverage by using a variety of release moves: stutter step, hard inside, hands, speed-off, hesitation, slam, turn body, and double moves. Film clips demonstrate each move and route to exhibit their effectiveness in game speed.
with Todd Norman, M.S. Kinesiology; founder The Cutting Edge - Athletic Performance Enhancement; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
"I've trained with Todd Norman at Cutting Edge Sports Training for several years and his training methods greatly enhanced my athletic performance. Under his direction, I have maximized my foot speed, balance, core strength, and overall physical conditioning. Without a doubt, training with Todd has substantially contributed to my collegiate success and progression into an NFL quarterback. I highly recommend his training system to any athlete or team looking to train smart, maximize athletic performance, and gain an edge on the competition." Mark Sanchez,QB, New York Jets; 5th overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft
This excellent Todd Norman workout video for receivers and running backs, done at least six weeks before training camp, will maximize their chances for on-field success. He begins with eight power training drills utilizing plyometrics and the medicine ball for hand speed and finger strength, core development, and vertical explosion. Next is a series of 17 quick feet agility drills specific to receivers and running backs that require rapid cuts and directional changes. Small hurdles, resistance bands, and incorporation of catching the football within the drills are used to physically and mentally develop precision and focus. Norman, in the video, then demonstrates 20 resisted and assisted position specific training drills for receivers and 24 running back specific drills. Each of the movements duplicates actual patterns and routes used in the game. Norman's next focus is on his unique Complex Conditioning series. This is a combination of drills spread out to make four quarters of intense conditioning. Each quarter has drill variety and position specific demands. Norman concludes with program design and implementation. This intense, six-week package will prepare any receiver or running back for a season of playing at their peak condition!
with Henry Mason, University of Wisconsin Assistant Coach/Receivers
In this excellent football video dvd, Coach Mason shows that developing "complete" receivers is a his specialty! Receiver play on the University of Wisconsin football team is based on several keys: Define each receiver's passing tree, master passing tree vs. all looks, read it-see it-walk it-rep it and fitting drills to fit the offense. In breaking down the receiver positions, Mason states that the split end, the X receiver, should be your best...
with Al Fracassa, Birmingham Brother Rice HS (MI) Head Coach, 6 State Championships, All-time wins leader in Michigan HS FB; and featuring Dave Sofran
Coach Sofran's goal is to teach coaches how to condition athletes to make plays and learn how to catch the football better. You'll get precise information on implementing an effective WR pre-practice routine that emphasizes stance and explosion off the line, which also serves as a great athletic conditioner. You'll learn tips for developing such critical receiver aspects as keeping the feet forward with 75-percent body weight on the feet, how to keep the hips square and how to develop a receiver's eyes while teaching him to always look downfield. Against press coverage, you'll learn how to teach receivers to keep their hands ready for battle and to make sure that their feet are tight. As a bonus, you'll learn the ins and outs of outside release on the snap, how to "freeze" defenders and other key receiver skills. Sofran demonstrates valuable drills such as the freeze drill, various cone drills that teach players to break back to the ball, the four-corner drill to help receiver square off their route, the distraction drill to develop a receiver's concentration on the catch, a sideline drill that teaches the sideline comeback route and more! This time-tested drill package covers all of the key elements of running defender-shaking routes and how to focus on catching the football!
with Chuck Peterson, Dean Campbell and Tim Horton, former Assistant Coaches, US Air Force Academy Football
Coaches Peterson, Campbell, and Horton in this excellent video, teach and demonstrate the drills they use to reinforce running back and receiver technique and ensure success in their triple option offense. The drills are broken down into three areas - drills for the quarterback and fullback, drills for the running back, and drills for the receivers. The quarterback and running back drills cover proper footwork, the pitch, and the four reads the quarterback must make depending on the defensive coverage. Blocking techniques and drills are covered with the running backs and receivers including when and how to use specific blocks depending on defensive coverage. This is an outstanding teaching video!
Coach Moore's forte is teaching his receivers key, explosive techniques for getting open, catching more balls and scoring more points. Moore's teaching expertise comes from experience both on the field as a UCLA and NFL receiver and the sidelines with Division II national powerhouse North Dakota State. Moore's separation techniques and skills are based on solid fundamentals...
Train your receivers from head to toe using this total development system
Sharpen your cuts, improve separation skills and catch everything that is thrown your way
Learn five effective routes and keys to success after the catch
with DelVaughn Alexander, University of Wisconsin Wide Receiver Coach
Train your receivers from head to toe! This DVD provides a solid base of techniques and drills for game day success from your receiving corp.
Del Alexander gives you an insider's view of the drills he uses to teach wide receiver play. He includes the stance and start, blocking, body position, releases and route running. These skills will help your receiver create more separation and develop better timing with the quarterback, which will lead to more completions and open up more possibilities for your offense.
It all starts on the line with the receiver's stance. Alexander shows how to train your receiver's to develop good body lean, which will help your athletes get off the ball quicker and prepare them to counter their defender.
Alexander starts the technique breakdown with drills in three areas:
Run Blocking Drills - Improve your run game with better blocking from your receivers.
Body Position Drills - Get open more often by sharpening your cuts and improving your acceleration to increase separation from the defender.
Ball Drills - Overcome blind spots and contact to catch everything that comes your way.
From there Alexander shows two releases to get your receivers off the line versus press coverage and past defensive backs who are playing with a cushion.
Alexander closes with a breakdown of five of his best routes. These routes include:
Turn route - a 9-yard timing route;
Speed dig - a 10 yard out with and roll inside to 14 yards;
Speed corner - a timing route where you push inside and roll outside to the sideline;
Seam route - a 12-14 yard go route up the middle away from the free safety;
Burst corner - Force inside release, but break to the corner.
Each route covers depth, timing, spacing, landmark cues and reception areas for success. Alexander shows each route vs air, in a 1-on-1 setting and with game footage.
This DVD will give you a solid foundation to develop your younger players or improve your veterans.
