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Receiving•intermediate•15 min

Back Shoulder

WR runs down the sideline, cuts out, and catches a high arcing ball — practicing the lean-back, look-up catch along the boundary.

Back Shoulder

Drill
Sideline
CQBWR

Description

Catching high, back-shoulder throws near the sideline is one of the most game-specific skills a receiver can develop. This drill builds the ability to adjust to an arcing pass and secure it while in motion near the boundary.

How to run it

  1. 1

    WR lines up at the LOS.

  2. 2

    WR runs down the sideline for 8-10 yards.

  3. 3

    WR cuts sharply outward (toward the sideline).

  4. 4

    QB throws a high arcing ball to the cut spot.

  5. 5

    WR leans back, looks up, and catches the ball.

Points to stress

  • Lean into the catch — trust your balance.
  • Keep your eyes on the ball through the entire arc.
  • Secure the ball high before coming down.
  • Don't break stride to look — find the ball while running.