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Receiver's Playbook
"Receivers do it Harder, Longer, and Faster than anyone else on the field."
The receiving corp at PHS plays an important part in every aspect of the offense. We are not just pass catchers. We are blockers, we are decoys, we are communicators, and we are playmakers. Everything we do has a purpose behind it. From alignment to motion to formations to audibles. Receivers must understand the sport enough to adjust routes and call checks. Receivers must be creative enough to get the job done, anyway possible.
We are the difference between a nice run and a touchdown. We are the difference between first and tens and fourth and longs. We are the difference between a solid team and a dangerous team.
Receivers are under the spotlight every play. There is nowhere to hide. We can never take plays off, when you loaf everyone sees it. When you shire everyone sees it.
The play you take off could be the play that make's your season.
Receivers will be responsible for knowing all formations. Spacing of receivers depends on the formation, which hash the ball is on, the play called, or the routes that are to be run. Receivers will learn all of this in camp and at 7 on 7 tournaments.
Once the receiver is properly aligned, a solid athletic stance is essential. The inside leg is always forward. There should be over 18 inches between the heel of the front foot and the toes of the back foot. Weight should be on the front leg. Arms need to be bent at a 90 degree angle with the hands up to the chest. Drive off the ball every time like you are running a forty yard dash.
If the route breaks to the outside, the receiver must release to the outside of the defender. If the route breaks to the inside, the receiver must release to the inside of the defender.
This is the heart and sole of the position. You will get more praise for a good block than you will for a good catch. This is what we do, receivers are blockers first, pass catchers second. We will use two very different styles of blocks, the stalk block and the crack block. "The easiest block is getting a DB to turn and run with you."
The receiver must make the DB think he is running a deep pass route every play. Once the DB reads run his butt will drop, that is your cue to stop your forward motion and breakdown. While keeping your feet buzzing, you wait for the DB to come to you, DO NOT allow him to run around or over you. When contact is made you punch up into the DB's chest, driving his shoulder pads into his face mask. Maintain this contact and slide with the defender. A "GO" call will be given by the approaching back, that is your signal to drive the DB, push him one direction or another, it is the running backs job to cut off of your block. The key is not to lose contact and never stop your feet, you must keep them buzzing at all times. FINISH EVERY BLOCK!!
This is a totally different block than a stalk block. This block is meant to pin an inside defender. Receivers must get a pre-snap look at where the defender is they will block. At the snap of the ball, release flat down the line of scrimmage (the defender will meet you there), keep your head in front and unload on him. This is a perfect opportunity to lay someone out, when you get the chance don't hold back.
The key is to relax and keep your focus on the point of the ball. You must have soft hands and soft elbows.