Changing Direction / Route Break Drill

Description

Every route in football depends on the ability to stop quickly and accelerate in a new direction. This drill isolates that moment — the plant and drive — so players can develop the muscle memory before applying it to full routes.

Instructions

1. Set 5-6 cones in a zigzag pattern, 4-5 yards apart.
2. WR starts at the first cone.
3. WR runs to each cone and makes a sharp cut at every one.
4. Emphasize: plant foot down, drive off, accelerate.
5. Run the course multiple times, alternating lead foot.

Points to Stress

• Get skinny through the cut — don't round your corners.
• Weight on your inside foot as you plant.
• Accelerate HARD after every cut — don't drift.
• Low = fast. Stay low through the cut.