5 Tips EVERY WR Should Know

[@cheeta_h3407]

Blocking is one of the most underappreciated wr skills and im glad u touched on it

[@firstdowntraining]

No doubt appreciate you man

[@r2eden]

u stole my pfp😂😂

[@KwongEdits204]

100% my coaches valued blocking a lot and although I wast the best on are team at being a reviver I was by far the best blocker and I started over some kids who were beter receivers

[@Tooturnt_doee]

Bruh I got a pancake one play and nobody cared but I’m the reason the running back had a lane to score

[@Dj_thegoatttttt]

Yea my school sure don’t we never pass

[@jacksonpoole3567]

I’ve seen major improvements since I started watching your videos. Thanks for the content.

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man super glad the content helps!

[@twizzy_sam]

Im a WR and recently I have been watching your videos I have improved so much thank you

[@reeceramirez1089]

last year tbh i was straight trash but i been watching you and all your videos and now im catching 95% of passes and running routes like a mad man. you helped me a lot coach!!

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear bro! Thank you so much for the support

[@SportsTalkWithLetsgobirds]

AYE COACH WHEN I GET TO THE NFL U GONNA BE MY PERSONAL TRAINER!

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man 🙏

[@cxshoutmj7296]

@@firstdowntraining same

[@elninogordodeloxo3057]

Hard work and dedication bro

[@hezzi3025]

Facts

[@kevindougher6656]

WHEN he does Love the confidence

[@bryce8994]

I hope I make it to the NFL I am a very good wide receiver but this video just made me better. Thanks coach❤️

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man glad it could help!

[@blaxis3271]

Bro I really needed this. My brother convinced me to start playing football so I signed up for it and everything. But I have barely any experience. My brother and I have been practicing different routes for hours, and learning how to effectively catch a football from close and from a far. I have 5 routes down so far. But I start my first practice in tomorrow and I want to look dumb so I am learning everything before then. And one thing I have been struggling with is getting past the DB. I have never played any very physical sports before so I don’t feel comfortable using my full force to push some out of the way. And even when I did I felt like it created bad tension between me and the DB. I am going to try the first 2 ideas that you put but if those don’t work then I guess I will do the last one

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir off course man! Glad the video could help- good luck with practice tomorrow

[@DiscoveredTraits]

You gotta be physical to play this sport man that db wouldn’t care if he hurt you gotta do the same thing to him

[@imjustbetterthanyou9477]

Man you make this so simple but my overly angry coach humiliates me when I don't understand the things hes saying

[@Evilgrimlin]

Bruh the sucks

[@sellout176]

finna be a junior next year and i ain’t played football since elementary so i’m trynna improve at every position so i’m good wherever they put me

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir 💯💯💯

[@staudetv4952]

Same with me good luck

[@bread4030]

Same with me but ima be in sophomore next year

[@bread4030]

I’m doing 7 on 7 football

[@HambergurHelperEeter]

Howd that go bro, did u get on the team? Got any tips

[@wadsworth26]

So thankful for this. We don’t get this sort of analysis in Britain.

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir glad this could help!

[@jeremiahowusu-koramoahsbur8299]

i feel like i’m in math class rn

[@Yallknowtrey]

Yea kinda

[@firstdowntraining]

😂well I hope you learned something

[@Yallknowtrey]

@@firstdowntraining I know I did

[@Buddaman12]

Don't forget WR'S always dont to have to go deep they should go for more of the short route because it helps more for yardage and first downs. And also dont put alot of pressure on yourself just feel free WR Is a hard Position to get use to espically if a good db is covering it takes alot of practice and when you practice you can nail the position i started getting better when i was 11 and i been playing since i was 5 so patience is key to being a good WR.

[@connor-i1e8k]

Tangos is very helpful flag football starts next week thanks coach

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man glad it helps

[@connor-i1e8k]

@@firstdowntraining can’t wait for more of your 🔥 videos

[@s.patricklewis1189]

I'm 44 I'm I love working out with the neighborhood kids. Years ago I was a WR until my coach saw me run violent with the ball and decided to move me to TB. I took pride in blocking as a WR. I was a head hunter and I teach my guys to be physical

[@yospecxy5114]

I’m a 5’11, 127 lbs freshman. Is that good for a wide receiver on varsity because I’ve been the first string wide out basically since I’ve started over all the juniors and seniors?

[@firstdowntraining]

Not bad, need to gain some weight for college!

[@michaelg8841]

Eat a hell of a lot more meat. Turkey is the best meat for you but all meats are almost equal.

[@michaelg8841]

I’m 5’9 and 130 pounds. I would say you should weight 1.9 pounds for every one inch that you are tall.

[@Coastal__1]

I’m 5”9’ 130 so not the best for his varsity but I can still get it done, I’m second string btw

[@g00dnatur3]

bruh u are a twig, build your legs first thehn upper body.. you should be 160 min - muscle is your armor desean jackson ins 5'10 and 175 for reference

[@Soujiaboy12]

1:56 his socks match so perfectly tho

[@Phondo2x]

I got football season for school in 2 months thanks for this

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man hope this helps

[@qealboy]

I’m really tapped in now you are a GOAT when I get to the nfl you gone train me

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you bro, glad this could help! Thank you for the support

[@Itz_Sn1per123]

My dream is to be a good WR

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir keep watching this channel it will help

[@bexx7956]

im working to be an elite cb/db rn

[@Drippy_JDj]

@@bexx7956 you’ll get there

[@frogisttech8367]

POV: Me thinking ima get 5 tips but get more than a thousand

[@firstdowntraining]

😂appreciate you man

[@Jreels24]

Yo Coach i’m 6foot in 7th grade and ranked nationally in Basketball, but i’m trying football next year and i’m already great. Appreciate you for giving me some tips!

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all man, hope this channel is able to give you a ton of help! Thank you so much for watching

[@MrCowPowr]

Just sent an email to a coach and am waiting on a response. This video helped massively!

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man, thank you for watching the content!

[@MrCowPowr]

No problem👍

[@sebastianavilez7600]

Great Video keep posting!!Is it possible if you could to tips for tight ends?

[@firstdowntraining]

Absolutely man appreciate the feedback

[@howard_the_buck2203]

Bro I’m 13 and I am starting football next year. My dream is to make it to the nfl as a wide reciver. When I practice plays with my friends your tips help. Thanks man

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem bro really glad the content is able to help you!

[@BetterThanClix559]

just like me im also 13 joinin this spring

[@howard_the_buck2203]

@@BetterThanClix559 nice. I believe in you bro

[@mastermindswiffleball]

Coach, I need major help on my route running using these skills: 5'2 100 Pounds 4:63 40 yard 11 years old

[@firstdowntraining]

Would definitely checkout some of our route running content on this page- we have a lot of different videos, drills and techniques that will 100% help

[@realEA46]

you run a 4.6 damm

[@drewan22]

4.6

[@maverick9653]

My coach called the cut step the "boom" step and proceeded to yell Boom every time someone ran a route in practice

[@firstdowntraining]

😂that’s awesome!

[@gabrielmason976]

Tryna go play wr, 6’3 180, with a 4.6-7 dash

[@connerandlukeproductions3010]

Thx bro I really needed this I just subbed

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man! Glad this video could help

[@jiby2235]

will try to implement this on monday

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir hope this helps!

[@Pierce_Bowen]

I'm a sophmore and will be a junior next season and starting to play football for the first time. Is it too late to start? and what should i do bc i have a year to try and make at least JV.

[@firstdowntraining]

No sir not too late to start! A lot of people have started late and made something out of it

[@infectieon]

You came a long way fr

[@anthonyndiolo806]

Coach, I need serious help on how to become a better wide receiver please give me tips with this information on what I need to do Weight:146 Height:5'9 40yrd dash time: 4.50 Age:14

[@joehernandez5214]

You already pretty fast so focus on catching and catching with a freind and I recommend going to your schools gym and do squats and benchpress then find your stance and practice

[@joehernandez5214]

Also maybe you can consider basketball becaus you tall

[@ezebo9]

@ITSMANNYHOMIE do a lot of jumping workouts bro, work on getting loose too. 5’5 is a lil undersized right now, but you’ll grow fasho 👌🏾 but you wanna be sure you have that mobility and quickness for when you DO grow. Plus as an undersized receiver you gotta out run everyone else tbh. Good luck fam

[@Azceslayer]

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

[@Frost8438]

Awsome video keep up the good work just it was a little confusing on wich person was the wr

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man! I will make it more clear in future videos

[@spazy3043]

thanks bro i need this for my game

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir hope it helped!

[@RunnitupKd]

Love these videos

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man thank you very much!

[@Hybrid_13]

This video is good 👍

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man, thank you for the support

[@emilianonunez6754]

Aye coach for the blocking where can I hold like the shoulder pads or how cause on my team we don’t really practice blocking a lot thx

[@firstdowntraining]

Would be like almost inside the shoulders of his frame if that makes sense

[@coryhess6368]

Up by his armpits, right under his shoulders. I'm an O-Lineman and that's where i aim for

[@mckpagano]

This helped so much thanks

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man glad it could help!

[@frenchfry3745]

hey coach can I get some help first year playing football 6”1 135-140 lbs 13 Years old playing freshman / Jv high school team (Afraid im gonna get layed out because i would catch up in skill as people that have played for 3-4 maybe 5 years) over all just looking for some help with ball handling i have trouble with that been working my ass off the last 6 months prepping for the season any help I can get?

[@firstdowntraining]

Honestly you just kind of have to not think about that stuff- you’re definitely big enough at your age to be successful but everyone has these worries their first year. Just don’t be afraid of the contact-it’s honestly not that bad. Just focus on doing your job each play, how you can take care of the ball and then when the play is over move onto the next

[@tylertv99]

Could you do one about tightends

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir appreciate the feedback

[@andreharrisjr10]

Imma be in the NFL one day, Trust me

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir keep workin 💯

[@westonbavaro7332]

Im 10 and I have a game tomorrow so this helps alot

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir glad this could help bro! Goodluck

[@Theyluv_onkj]

I’m a 4’9 and 72 lbs 9 years old for 7 on 7

[@masonruacho7572]

This has nothing to do with the video but What’s the difference between a stop route and a hitch? Or is it the same thing

[@killfezo1120]

you stop on a stop route, on a hitch you're coming back towards the ball while its being thrown to you

[@firstdowntraining]

Both the same concept, a stop route is a little deeper like 10-12 hitch is 5-6

[@masonruacho7572]

@@killfezo1120 like a curl route?

[@finessedisolations-8058]

Great video

[@firstdowntraining]

Thank you man! Hope this helps

[@griffin_285]

Looking this up to be prepared I'ma go for wr in highschool I did in middle school now I'm going into 9th freshman year wish me luck

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir good luck this season bro!

[@jiby2235]

amazing vid

[@smoothasmr8392]

Should I stay low the entire route? Because if I start coming up then the db will now I’m about to cut or break. But I won’t be able to run full speed (to sell the fade) if I’m low. Or should I stay low (the whole route) for short plays (10 yards or under)?

[@firstdowntraining]

So it’s like that area in between- you want to keep a “consistent” pad level rather than a low pad level- as long as you’re not like leaning back or raising up you won’t have any indicators and that’s what we want to focus on

[@Williham18]

I’m a small 8th grader who’s not big any tips on getting bigger for high school football

[@firstdowntraining]

Checkout Aglabs.org they have a ton of stuff that will help

[@Williham18]

@@firstdowntraining thanks so kych

[@donkey2477]

Hey coach I’m a beginner do you have any tips for someone my size? 4’9 70 pounds 13 years old

[@firstdowntraining]

Route running for sure! A lot of beginner WRs don’t learn how to run routes so I would checkout our “wide receiver” playlist on this channel and the content there will help

[@Romanater.6]

Probably learned more in a 12 min video than 4 future yrs of HS ball

[@firstdowntraining]

😂if you get a good coach you will learn this, but I definitely appreciate it man. Super glad this page can help

[@Ashtonperchance]

If im 5'5 130 at 13 is that too big for receiver?

[@kermitthegodlyfrog4704]

I’m 5’2 and currently cutting from 160 to 130. Am I too small/ big to be a wr?

[@firstdowntraining]

No not at all

[@elinagel5717]

How do you drop your hips? I feel like Im going to snap my ankles or injure myself

[@firstdowntraining]

Need to drop your butt down to a parallel squat position and bring your chin to your knee. That is the money spot

[@elinagel5717]

@@firstdowntraining Respectfully how do I do that without hurting myself or slowing down before the break? Bc Ive tried dropping then while staying in stride but it doesnt work for me. I usually end up hurting my leg.

[@kormiz5830]

Thanks coach

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man hope this helps

[@BodhiandNickProductions]

I’m 6’1 and 155lbs is that a good size for a Freshman WR? and this is my first year playing is that too late?

[@firstdowntraining]

Not bad at all, would try to gain more weight and no not too late at all

[@SportsTalkWithLetsgobirds]

Im still struggling on getting off press against a Physical DB

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir checkout some of our recents I believe we made a video on that a while back, or checkout my Jaylen waddle video from last week

[@Mo-pg3jz]

W vidd‼️

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man!

[@Smallguyriley]

thanks bro i got a game just next week this is gonna help

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir definitely will!

[@Ashtonperchance]

If im 5'5 130 at 13 is that too big for receiver? I run around a 4.92

[@firstdowntraining]

No sir, that’s solid. Keep grinding

[@Ashtonperchance]

@@firstdowntraining thank you 🙏🙏

[@Ashtonperchance]

@@firstdowntraining that was a typo I dont run a 4.92 lmao I run a 5.29

[@549keke4]

I’m gonna be a sophomore and I’m 5’6 145 but I’m muscular and fast what position do I play?

[@firstdowntraining]

Slot WR

[@zayyanalam1321]

slot wr or full back

[@549keke4]

@@firstdowntraining okay thank you

[@HonoredByLucki]

I'm 5'7 115 in 7th grade that good or should i slim or gain weight?

[@firstdowntraining]

Gain weight for sure, for 7th grade I’m not sure how much you should weigh but for high school you need to get bigger

[@Zhyden06]

Lol I’m a corner watching this so I can look out for any receiver tricks there trying to play on mr

[@firstdowntraining]

Glad it could help on some level

[@Zhyden06]

@@firstdowntraining to avoid any fakes I keep backpedaling on there first step then start shuffling in the other direction opposite of there first step

[@SwatKOfficial]

I may switch to WR cause I don't think a 5'11, 150lb Freshman is playing LB anymore... lol, goodbye lb middle school years

[@BuckBaker-m9v]

Type shit

[@rahsaanafinley4019]

I ain't play last year in my 8th and 7th grade year because I was like 110-130 5'8-5'10 and before that all I played was nose guard ngl I was cold but that ain't goin work in hs collage etc so I'm going into my 9th grade year play wr first day of practice is today lol good luck😂🙏🏼

[@SwatKOfficial]

@@rahsaanafinley4019 hey man, keep going don’t look back, WR i found out is a ton of fun, I now start varsity

[@chriseverett2071]

I'm 5'8 136 pounds is that good enough?

[@firstdowntraining]

Need to gain some weight! Would checkout Aglabs.org they have some great stuff that can help

[@julianichols5246]

I’m a girl but it’s my dream to play football and I’m trying out soon

[@firstdowntraining]

Hope this helps!

[@SportsTalkWithLetsgobirds]

Coach what is the average 40 time for a 14 year old?

[@LilMonto]

I’m 13 and run a 4.7

[@SportsTalkWithLetsgobirds]

@@LilMonto Cap bruh you are no way in hell that fast, well I did try and run my 40 in the snow so 7.18 40 in the snow isn't all that bad

[@mariogutierrez8230]

I’d think the average would be a little under 5.5 for a 14 year old

[@jaidenleonard166]

mine a 5.6, i'm 14

[@armandomelendez9902]

depends on postion

[@MindsMatterMotivation]

14 5'4 5'5 103 all i care about is gaining weight i need help

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir I would try to consume more protein in your diet- you should try to eat 1-1.5G of protein per pound of body weight each day- checkout Aglabs.org they have some great protein powder that all of my guys use

[@johnsonjohnnyjohn787]

Them bama boys

[@SurroundSoundscapes]

Exaclt

[@Drew14]

5,7 140 freshman is that good, yes i know im short

[@firstdowntraining]

Not bad that’s about average I’d say

[@Knivesarecool]

Who else here a corner trying to learn lol

[@firstdowntraining]

😂 appreciate you man

[@isaachutchins8722]

Footballs Too Good

[@Nico-sm6og]

Yesssir

[@firstdowntraining]

💯💯

[@akashk4311]

YO pls be my coach I need u. Teach me online pls

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir checkout our website we have plenty of training options www.firstdowntraining.com/shop

[@user-ui6nd8nu6x]

“fellas” *girls who play football* 😐

[@firstdowntraining]

Just a habit, even when I coach girls at a clinic/camp I will still say it on accident

[@user-ui6nd8nu6x]

@@firstdowntraining 😂

[@ethan_theman2283]

Thx man

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man hope this helos

[@firstdowntraining]

Helps

[@u.u.u9969]

Please stop repeating yourself. Just say your point once or twice and move on man.

[@firstdowntraining]

Nah

[@lilhim5943]

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[@lorenzomathewsdixon740]

Sup coach

[@firstdowntraining]

What’s up man

[@lorenzomathewsdixon740]

@@firstdowntraining nothin just trying to get better

[@coyhallentin]

okay, good video, but please stop breathing in so loud man i wanna listen to you talk not breathe

[@firstdowntraining]

Watch newer videos, overtime I’ve gotten a little better on the mic. I appreciate the feedback tho

[@dallasjackson9164]

Great video

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you sir, thank you for watching!