How To CATCH A FOOTBALL

[@BiGGPG]

My little brothers might slick need this fr. I tried telling them self drills but this dude broke it down well.

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir appreciate you man, thank you for watching!

[@doggo4578]

What’s a self drill?

[@YambiorixGuante]

@@doggo4578a drill by your self

[@jellebijl]

@@firstdowntraining im the best

[@CamdenJones-k9h]

Thank you bro I keep getting bullied by everyone for not being able to catch a football Your saving me from a mild depression right now

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all man, really glad the content is able to help you!

[@Goofy-ox6hz]

Same same bro 😂😂 except I’m known as the person who would be a realy good wr but I can’t catch- I have mad hops and I’m fast

[@2uMoneys]

@@Goofy-ox6hz🤨 sounds like a RT

[@ratstapler8501]

Ive jammed my fingers, hit the ball against my palms, and dropped a ball way too many times lmao thank you

[@firstdowntraining]

😂no problem man, really glad this could help you out!

[@MC11Bobdaguy]

@@firstdowntrainingai ahh reply

[@icey2valid]

@@MC11BobdaguyMfs can’t even say thank you anymore

[@MC11Bobdaguy]

@@icey2valid exactly

[@sheluvsvjayy]

Same but I can catch now

[@zionmoller5445]

Bro comin in clutch😭 went to 7on7 tryouts and dropped almost every pass

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man hope this was able to help!

[@carloshanderson2849]

same, and this drills help a lot

[@eggheadtwoSCM]

7on7 qbs throw so unnecessary rough

[@marcbarnes5913]

😂😂

[@kingeagles980]

@@eggheadtwoSCMthey be tryna kill me with them bullets

[@Mattsoreal]

This video helped me so much, I can’t tell you how many times I tried to catch a ball and it went right through my hands or just dropped it 😭😭. I really preciate you man keep up what your doing, you’re helping people everyday🙏

[@firstdowntraining]

Of course man, really glad this could help you! I appreciate you watching

[@Mattsoreal]

@@firstdowntraining no problem, I’ve learned a lot from you

[@ucantcme3]

i am 13 yr getting ready for football practice with my dad as my couch who played college football for 6 years playing, offence running back he also was good at defense he also played other sports like soccer basketball and track and field so props to him i found the video very helpfull ty🙏 also im a running back to

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man, glad the content could give you some value!

[@redrings_artz]

Female freshman here! I recently started playing toss and catch with the boys in my class with a football since most of my class is boys with very little girls, and recently started to get more oriented in it. I've also started researching how to catch and toss a football to better perfect the spiral and figure out how much strength and power i need to make it just right, I have a beginner spiral but always manage to fumble it or miss it completely. Ive also been wanting to see if maybe football is a sport i want to do and i know that catching and tossing a football isnt all that is in actually playing the sport, but im going to try this out next time i catch a football. This was a really helpful explanation, thanks so much!!

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all! Really glad the is video was able to help you- thank you so much for watching

[@Julia-dp4vq]

I can’t catch at all during games or practice and I’m feel responsible for getting better on my own time so thank you my bro

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all- glad this was able to help!

[@BeggaX]

Thank you just switched from line to skill(oline to tightend) because i have lost a lot of weight but couldn’t catch this helped 💯

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man! Thank you for watching, hope the rest of this channel can help you

[@TheReal_Goji]

Im training for football next year im 13 and im working out getting in shape and sharpening my skills, this helped man

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear bro, thank you so much for watching! Reach out anytime you have questions

[@TheReal_Goji]

@@firstdowntraining aight thanks

[@TheReal_Goji]

@@firstdowntraining still tryna figure out to be qb or wr

[@Seargeant_Schlongacopter-jb6hn]

Bro u do not know how relatable u are I'm on the same exact thing Lol🤣🤣🤣

[@TheReal_Goji]

@LoliChaser124-jb6hn LMAO, thanks man. Let me know how you do soon

[@forsaken2435]

Hey man, I think it’s awesome you make these videos and respond to comments still, I wanted to say that I am truly inspired to be a wide receiver, and practice and workout solely for that purpose to be on any team. I still really struggle, though. At home I play pretty fine, and I always track the ball but I think I don’t do it all the way through. I don’t know. I’ll have to see at school today, but all in all, after a horrible day of football, your videos give me confidence and tips to keep going, thank you

[@firstdowntraining]

So awesome to hear man, thank you for watching the videos and I’m pumped they can give you some extra motivation! Reach out anytime, always happy to help

[@forsaken2435]

@@firstdowntraining I have issues with inconsistency in my play, and nerves. But I will trust in the process, I’m sure I’ll get better at this, thanks again, awsome of you to respond on such an old video. Cya coach!

[@NehemiahSilvas]

Thanks man this really helped me hope this video can get out to more people!

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you, thank you for the support! Glad this can help

[@epicplayz4580]

Thanks because of you I made my school team

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man, congrats! I appreciate you watching the videos and glad they helped

[@LandonFootballer]

Thank you, I'm in middle school we do two hand touch and I drop every ball so once again thank you

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all man, really glad this could help you!

[@BrysonSpades]

This man is a goat keep up the good work 🐐

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you sir, thank you very much for the support! Glad the content can help you

[@dakametron7777]

Thanks for the video. I’m trying to be a wide receiver, and these drills will help me.

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man, really glad this could help! Thank you for watching

[@outdoorboys15]

Hey Man, Thank you! This really helped! You may remember me from the comment asking about how to deal with nervousness a few days ago. I am now subbed, and you are my favorite youtuber now. You're Videos Help a ton! Thanks again, coach!

[@TorisGarage]

Chiefs receivers need to watch this

[@firstdowntraining]

Lol😂

[@Jaxyns]

They needed to watch this whole video hundred times before the Super Bowl

[@SpacerrobloxYT]

NO ANOTHER TEAM NEEDS TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL

[@TerrinWellington-y9l]

For the past few years I had trouble looking the ball in during 7on7 but now I have started to work on that by calling laces and spaces

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir! Glad this video could help, i appreciate you watching

[@Rodanguyy]

I always flinch when the ball comes toward me and always scared to go for the ball when im playing with other people cause i keep getting scared that ill get hit but when i actually get hit it doesnt hurt but i keep scared still and when i touch the ball it bounces of my hand

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir i would work on your grip strength just to get more confident in your hands. That’s my best recommendation

[@Rodanguyy]

@@firstdowntraining thanks

[@Btflaxco]

You should be happy when the ball comes to you, take that chance and catch it!

[@keecko8169]

heres a drill you can do at home with just a football and flat surface, lay down on a bed, the floor, anywhere flat, throw the ball directly up and catch it with proper form, extended hands, diamond, watch it all the way as it falls, throw in the occasionally low below the waist past to practice catching low balls

[@firstdowntraining]

Love to hear it, thanks for the insight!

[@ABG_Stepper]

You help me so much I’m probably the best route runner on my team and I’m a freshman my speed help me tho

[@firstdowntraining]

That’s awesome to hear man! Really glad the content has been able to help you

[@MR.CARTYBOY]

As a person who plays canadian style football this helps thanks.

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all man, glad this could give you some value! Thanks for watching

[@Pootie_Tan]

This is great. Thank you coach!

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all, thank you for watching!

[@JDFootball7]

Hey coach I was wondering if you could do a wide step release on the left side of the quarterback while using your left foot to jab?

[@firstdowntraining]

Yeah absolutely, I think I know what you’re asking but that can definitely work

[@ConnorsSports0426]

You are the best coach

[@firstdowntraining]

Thank you sir, really appreciate the support and thank you for watching!

[@LukeLayfield-b1p]

I’ve been having trouble catching the ball so this helped out A LOOOOT

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man, thank you for watching!

[@LukeLayfield-b1p]

@ your welcome sir 🏈🏈

[@SpacerrobloxYT]

Thank you! I’m trying to become a wide receiver in my football team this will help me get to become a wide receiver

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir! Glad this can help, thank you for watching. I appreciate the support

[@Georgiafan19]

Thanks this helped me out

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem bro, glad this could give you value!

[@RblxNobodyYT]

Im trying to get better at football but sometimes when they throw it I can't catch it. Could you put a type on how I can always catch the ball please cause I never drop it. I also play really well when where running routes or just playing catch which I do good in. But when I'm playing a game I can never catch could you help me?

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir I’ll make a video on this, thank you for the feedback!

[@RblxNobodyYT]

@@firstdowntraining Ty you for responding back

[@emmytoussaint]

you guys should come to Canada. We live in Calgary, and I play for my high school team and would love your training.

[@firstdowntraining]

We plan on it next year! Thank you guys for the support

[@SynonymForAura]

Need this for flag football P.E, this helped a lot!

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man, thank you for watching! Really appreciate it

[@zaneFOOTBALL]

Awesome video! How long do you think it would take to get significantly faster, i’m in 8th grade and Im pretty fast. but i want to get even faster. Also right now i probably train weights 3-5 times a week and do speed training 2-3 times a week

[@Watchsportsonair]

Ayyy I am in 8th too where you from

[@zaneFOOTBALL]

@@Watchsportsonair oregon

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man! I would suggest 3-4 months to make a big change in your speed. It takes time and this obviously isn’t one size fits all- you might see results in a month with a simple tweak to your form. But that’s what I would guess 3-4

[@zaneFOOTBALL]

@@firstdowntraining thanks a lot!

[@Momo-d1k-o5z]

thank you for helping me i was thinking to join a team and i didn't want anyone calling me bad and stuff now i am going to practice once agian thank you

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man, glad the content can help you!

[@blueman5135]

When I played football I could catch close but if I’m far I can’t catch and I sold so many passes so Ty man

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all, glad this was able to help!

[@WantedCoolWolf]

Thanks so much dude ive been playing handball for a long time and my friends say im only good for small taps

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all, glad this could help! Thank you for watching

[@TonytheMechanic-i5c]

Do one on high passes or jump balls off of a comeback type route

[@firstdowntraining]

Will do, thank you for the feedback!

[@Shadow_Man2327]

What is a few things to learn when starting to play football?

[@firstdowntraining]

If you search up “first down training beginner football players” on KZbin we have some content there that can help!

[@yrgtay6655]

Thank you for this video I can’t catch I was a o line and switching to skill I can’t catch at all but ima keep working to improve I will be a nfl level catcher

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir, glad this could help! I really appreciate you watching

[@badtorojavi6369]

Ty for the video master

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem bro, hope this was able to help! I appreciate you watching

[@joycegreen332]

Can u come to okc

[@firstdowntraining]

Next year we will, thank you so much for the support!

[@RT4357]

This is gonna be my first season at reciver so thanks

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all, glad this video could give you some value!

[@ultimateswordjp]

I got most wanted from my school and thank you

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man, hope this was able to help you!

[@Icetame.]

Come to Canada pls

[@firstdowntraining]

Next year! We will be close in Seattle and some other US cities this year. Here is the info below www.firstdowntraining.com/book-online

[@DuffS724]

thanks. before i saw this, i did a 1v1 and won, but, i dropped alot passes

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir, glad this could help! I appreciate you watching

[@maxhaney_11]

Needed this brother 🫡

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir, glad this could help man! I appreciate you watching

[@Elyjah-ie8vc]

Macungie?

[@Ractz0]

Hey coach, You’re videos really help me as I’m a beginner to this, But What position do you recommend me if I’m a fast runner and got some strong arms?

[@firstdowntraining]

I would say outside WR! Thank you for watching the videos, I’m glad they are able to help

[@lukealberti5094]

Is is safe to play catch with a football without the protective gear? Thanks.

[@firstdowntraining]

Yeah absolutely

[@fariss.m]

this helped me a lot, tysm

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all man, really glad this can help you!

[@masonn123]

I always, like, jam my thumb when catching. How can I stop that from happening?

[@firstdowntraining]

If you search up “first down training how to stop jamming your finger” on KZbin we have some content there that can help!

[@legoshadow6984]

Thanks this helped alot! 😅😅

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all, glad this could give you some value!

[@SouthwestGOAT]

Bro your saving me bro!!

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man, really glad the content is able to help!

[@Grynerproductions]

Ima try this out hope this thing works I have been bullied for not catching

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir will definitely help! I appreciate you watching

[@Taylor_swift_JR]

Bro thank you i go to school in i play football at my school in now i cactch so good

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all man, thank you for watching this! Hope this could help

[@pookiepoo8336]

Are there some cases where you may need to make body catches?

[@firstdowntraining]

I would say mainly over the middle. Like catches in traffic. If you know you’re gonna get popped, it’s not a terrible idea

[@Watchsportsonair]

Coach I am in 8th grade I am struggling with upper body strength what are some exercises or a workout plan that would help thx so much coach for everything Amen

[@firstdowntraining]

I have a workout plan here that can help, here is the info! www.firstdowntraining.com/product-page/wr-gym-bundle-2-month-program

[@Watchsportsonair]

Your the best

[@Willyfbte]

Cake in clutch thanks man❤

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man, glad this was able to help! I appreciate you watching

[@AviBrawl]

This helped so much! Thank you coach 🫡

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man, no problem! Glad it could give you some value

[@NOT_ALPHAMISTERTEA999]

You saved me bro I play for the saints and my league is crazy and I’m a wr

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man, thank you for watching! Really glad this could give you some value

[@GOPACK80-packers]

I have two questions about the football camp off-season training. Can TEs go, and could I do WR and QB?

[@firstdowntraining]

Yes absolutely! Here is the sign up info below www.firstdowntraining.com/book-online

[@YourAveragePancake4171]

Let’s hope this will work for my first season

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir keep workin 🤝

[@sherise01]

Are you supposed to be touching your index and your thumb or are you supposed to leave a little gap?

[@firstdowntraining]

Just a slight gap, thank you for asking!

[@Marxxmello]

I am 17 in two months and going into senior year next year and want to go pro. Is it over?

[@firstdowntraining]

I don’t believe so

[@FunnyJuztice]

im in charloote well in rock hill sc

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir! Here is the link for our camp next year in Charlotte www.firstdowntraining.com/service-page/charlotte-nc-qb-wr-camp?referral=service_list_widget

[@mack.96]

I know I can catch and I’ve made a lot of great catches that aren’t easy but in games and with the pads on I lose confidence and drop the ball a lot and it makes the confidence go down even more. So what can I do to improve catching with pads and a helmet

[@firstdowntraining]

If you search up “first down training how to catch in pads” on KZbin we have some content there that can help!

[@GarrettThompson-sx2de]

Love god olways he will be thar to help

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you man- thanks for watching!

[@noobb-yc2jw]

started playing and this might help alot idk but nice video

[@firstdowntraining]

Thanks man, really appreciate you watching! Hope the videos are able to help

[@stopmotionman9137]

I’m going to try to play junior varsity next school year as a freshman, I have never played on the football team before, I’ve played around with the football players though in stuff like flag football or just two hand touch, I’ve mostly been in the gym, I’ve got a strong chest, arms, and decent legs and back, I’m 5’9 and 1/2 but I’m definitely still growing, just 1 month ago I was 5’8. I have talked to the runny backs at my school and I feel like I’d be a good fit, what position do you think I should play? Do you have any suggestions for me?

[@firstdowntraining]

I would say definitely slot WR. I think you have a good build and skill set for that position! I appreciate you watching and reaching out man. Hit me up anytime you have any questions

[@stopmotionman9137]

@@firstdowntraining thank you for your suggestion, I bought a drill ladder and cones and I’ll be practicing most days over summer and until then to train for next years football season. 👍👍

[@KylerWatkins767]

Thank you every time i get the ball thowin to i its always in my hands i always drop it 😢😢😢 then i get mad and always getting down on myself

[@firstdowntraining]

Hope this was able to help man! Thank you for watching

[@KylerWatkins767]

Can you but how to tackle a person... I need help with that

[@amayzincat]

so I've been watching your videos for a long time and they really help but I realize that I'm not bad at catching it's just that during my games I zone out and I noticed that I zoned out because I would make a play and then right after I didn't even remember what I just did and I think that causes me to drop certain balls when I'm not thinking about what I'm doing if that makes sense

[@firstdowntraining]

100%, I would honestly try to focus solely on the hands. Don’t worry too much about anything else but when the ball is in the air if you can lock in and just focus on looking the ball in- it will help you a ton with those drops

[@clink9682]

I do agree but don’t agree at the same time cause if you look at the ball for that long after the catch it’s more likely that you will get hit very hard

[@MostafaKhan-t1s]

How do you know when to look back on an over the shoulder pass? I sometimes mess up and look too early or late. Is there a way of knowing or should I just practice more?

[@jeffpeck4240]

the second you get separation from the defender

[@MostafaKhan-t1s]

@@jeffpeck4240 thx a lot. Makes so much sense. Can’t believe I never thought of that before

[@firstdowntraining]

I would suggest when you’re in the open field (not the redzone) keep your head down for about 10yds- in the redzone you keep your head down for like 2-3yds because it will be a quicker fade. We are posting a video on that this week!

[@MostafaKhan-t1s]

@@firstdowntraining ok, thx for the advice

[@CaptainWoter]

when i played before this i tried to catch it halfway down the field and jammed my finger it still hurts while typing this but ima try this out tomorrow at practice

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir hope this can help! I appreciate you watching bro

[@sgwazy]

Hey, my friend yunis wanted some help. Is there a chance you can help him out! Thank you so much.

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir send him our way

[@isaiahellis199]

Coach should I stay low and tight when I’m running my routes and if so how low should I be?

[@firstdowntraining]

Yeah you want to have long strides but a slight lean forward with your pad level. I tell my guys to pretend they are “pulling a sled” and this usually helps them with pad level

[@isaiahellis199]

@@firstdowntraining Thanks coach!

[@Mr.ShadowOnYT]

I’m always having a problem catching the true Wilson leather footballs but when it comes to catching the composite Wilson ball I’m catching everything is there something that could help me with this or something that I might not be doing or a drill that might help?

[@firstdowntraining]

I’d say probably work on your grip strength! If you search up “first down training do this to get stronger hands” on KZbin we have a workout there that can help

[@Mr.ShadowOnYT]

@@firstdowntraining thanks for the help

[@ManlyYT]

Can you come to montana

[@firstdowntraining]

Closest spot this year would be Boise Idaho! Here is the info below www.firstdowntraining.com/service-page/boise-id-qb-wr-camp?referral=service_list_widget

[@IsaacHuerta-b8j]

That’s exactly what I do ever day and my skill increased bye 10times

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear man, thank you for watching this! Glad it could help

[@Icilly]

6:04 7:19 8:17 (Ignore this, just a short cut for me to get to the drills faster)

[@RondaLoyd]

Yo thank u bro I suck now I’m pretty good at catching

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all, glad this is able to help!

[@Yelico.jericho]

even though i'm using my diamond, the ball splits it open, and goes over through it. any tips besides just the fingertip pushup?

[@firstdowntraining]

Just gotta keep strengthening your grip. Maybe not finger tip push ups, maybe you do farmers carry or pull up bar hangs. Stuff that’s generally harder

[@MeltedToast1]

Hey coach when i’m trying to catch a ball it like hits my hand and i don’t catch it ive tried to to stretch, and everything and nothing i’ve tried camera and still nothing g ive jammed my thumb so many times and I just can’t get my hands to catch the ball.

[@firstdowntraining]

Hey man it’s tough for me to say because I’ve never seen you catch, so idk exactly what it is. We just posted a video titled “why you drop passes” it’s a longer form video- will help you out!. It’s about 6 minutes long

[@Connor-pt2qc]

I do it so I know the ball is in my hands then I do everything else you said to do and run

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir 🤝🤝

[@martinawortham6958]

I LIKE DO THAT TO

[@EthanS-ss9ch]

I’m thinking about joining a team in high school next year to become a Wr. But I have a problem with getting nervous. I get nervous because I overthink that I’m going to drop a pass and once the ball hits my hand I drop it. Do you have any tips for my problem?

[@firstdowntraining]

If you search “first down training how WRs can deal with nerves” on KZbin we posted a video a little while back on it, will help a ton!

[@EthanS-ss9ch]

@@firstdowntraining alr ty

[@saintsfan13]

But also the main part is not overthinking and panicking

[@firstdowntraining]

Correct 🤝🤝

[@memerzax1370]

Hey buddy I’m in 9th grade and I’m working out everyday to play my first year of football in 10th grade. Do you think I still have time to become a pretty good wide receiver for my high school career?

[@firstdowntraining]

Yeah absolutely, you have a ton of time left! This channel will definitely help you

[@49ers-u5c]

I live in Arizona

[@firstdowntraining]

Yessir we have a camp coming there! Here is the info below www.firstdowntraining.com/service-page/phoenix-az-qb-wr-camp?referral=service_list_widget

[@CollinZimmerman-d7u]

thank

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man. Hope this could help!

[@AaronSmith-rk4mn]

Where are you located if I might ask?

[@firstdowntraining]

Southern California! But we travel all over for our camps- here is an info link for our camps this year www.firstdowntraining.com/book-online

[@jacobit2211]

Last week was doing PE and doing moss with 5 other friends Bro the ball came straight towards me but I got head topped so badly by the best football player in middle school so and I cannot get mossed like that again😭

[@albarati0195]

I fractured my pinky finger because I caught the ball wrong with my finger tips and the ball came in very strong and his the side of my pinky. Thanks for the info

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem man, glad this could help! Thank you for watching

[@Ben_Claussen11]

bro thank you i need it

[@firstdowntraining]

No problem at all man, really glad this could help! Thank you for watching

[@Jamaine-j9g]

Hey i watch you always you but i need a wr glove that is durable,cheap,and good grip plz respond i need gloves very soon,tryouts are soon thank you!!

[@firstdowntraining]

Cutters for sure! I think that’s the best glove you’d be looking for

[@akin.iitx3]

Will you be coming to Canada?

[@firstdowntraining]

Closest spot would be Buffalo NY! Here is the info below www.firstdowntraining.com/service-page/buffalo-new-york-qb-wr-camp?referral=service_list_widget

[@JaydonEpperson]

Did you say Atlanta Georgia?

[@firstdowntraining]

This was for last year I believe! This year closest camp will be in Birmingham AL - here is the info below! www.firstdowntraining.com/service-page/birmingham-al-qb-wr-camp?category=6fcd3043-13e3-4092-b4d3-853f8764beed&page=&referral=service_list_widget

[@HunterWright-sv6nf]

best ever

[@firstdowntraining]

Appreciate you bro, thank you for watching! Glad the content is able to help you

[@samssnakes8935]

Mark andrews could really use this

[@firstdowntraining]

I knew this comment was coming at some point today lol😂

[@Football_editer-king]

Thanks I’m one of the best wr in the country

[@XGPTx78]

Yea bro I just had my 7V7 championships and my team didn’t win but I didn’t drop a pass and had like 8 catches and 2 TD

[@firstdowntraining]

Awesome to hear! Glad you played well, i appreciate the support