FridayNightPulse: Tight End Training Tip for 4A Programs
Tight ends are a crucial part of any 4A football team, and Service Cougars head coach, John Smith, emphasizes the importance of developing their receiving skills. To improve their route running and separation, Coach Smith recommends the following drill: 'Slant and Go' Sets: 3, Reps: 20 per set, Rest: 30 seconds between sets. Players start in a 3-point stance, with a focus on keeping their feet shoulder-width apart. On the coach's whistle, they explode off the line, running a 5-yard slant route. As they reach the designated spot, they quickly transition into a 10-yard go route. Coaching cue: 'Fast feet, quick hands.' This drill translates to game performance by allowing tight ends to develop the speed and agility needed to create separation from defenders and make big plays down the field.