Wide Receiver Training Camp

The vertical route is an extremely versatile football strategy. Learn what to do when running a vertical play, and how to adapt against different coverage.

In this quick lesson, NFL wide receiver Steve Johnson shows you the right way to run a slant—on press coverage and on off coverage. Learn how to get on track!

In press coverage, defensive backs will try to stall the play at the line of scrimmage. James Jones shows how an NFL wide receiver beats the press!

As a wide receiver, the sideline can be your friend or your enemy! NFL pro Steve Johnson teaches how to make a move, get on track, and stay inbounds.

The main job of a wide receiver is to catch the football and gain yards. But during a running play, you need to block! NFL receiver Earl Bennett explains how.