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Part II University of Alabama Clinic
Receiver Coach- Curt Cignetti
What the Tide looks for in a receiver!
ToughnessHandsRun AbilityAdjust to Ball, Deep
BallRoutesQuicknessBurst and Break Block AbilityHow he drops his
weight in turns
Questions for CoachesCan he be all-region, whatever, player?Will
he make a great hit?Will he work to improve?How does he react to
criticism?Is he a leader?Good citizen?Does he have a desire to
excel?Can he take pain?How well does he learn?Does he excel in
other sports?
Questions for PlayersWill you change position?How will you work
to improve?What are your goals?
How does Alabama practice?5 min walk through-Special Teams5 min
walk through-O5 min walk through-D5 min Start with team starts,
from each hash from 25 yd line going in, also one frommiddle once
for each unit, O at one end..D at other working pursuit5 min Team
Stretch7 min Indy 1 for receivers working stance, starts, blocking,
releasing and blocking7 min Indy 2 25 in sprint into end zone by
each position.Align in a formation and run aparticular play and
throw the ball to every player by position, example run a fade
withevery Z then once all Zs have caught the ball then every Y on
an out and so forth until all5 eligible receivers have caught that
play then come back and do a different one, rotatingQBs for every
throw (these are only quick throws)
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7 min Indy 3 versus DBs one on one8 min Group doing two
drills
The 1s and 3s work line PassThe 2s ands 4s work 1/3 OffenseAt 4
mins the two groups flip
Reps is key reason for doing multiple groups12 min Team Teach7
min Line Sub/Backs on Backers/2 on 2s7 min Punt10 Team O vs D
(1/3s) other end O vs D (2/4s)8 min 7on 78 min Blitz Period12 min
Team5 min Special TeamsConditioning
Receiver releasesTwo types (1 step or 2 stick)Work everyday
trying to protect margin between 2 yards outside numbers, stay on
line onfade then to ballAfter release-stack back on top of DBDo not
just run around guyBe sure to get the DBs hands off
Explanation of 1/3 Offense DrillPeriod is 50 % run and 50 %
PassEither toss sweep or attacking deep thirdDay 1 Cov 3Day 2 Cov 2
two snaps-Cov 3 two snaps
Explanation of 1/2 Line Pass DrillTE side firstSE side nextWork
both wide and boundary
Explanation of Line Sub DrillNo Backs or BackersSplit receiver
with slot working against Corner and SafetyWorking cover 2 for two
then cover 3 for two
