SPEED RELEASE

The speed release focuses on getting off the line quickly with minimal wasted movement. The key is to "come to balance" with a small pop step that allows the receiver to go either direction, forcing the defensive back to respect both options rather than being linear in one direction. This creates a "fair fighting position" and a "two-way go" capability.

For routes like hinges or stops, speed release prevents the defender from playing underneath in the receiver's hip pocket. The technique involves coming to balance, then immediately attacking vertically with pure speed. Some receivers may show subtle movement that could be considered a false step, but as long as they're coming to balance and not being linear, it maintains effectiveness.

The speed release works particularly well against soft corner coverage where there's no real jam attempt. Receivers can recreate the line of scrimmage by closing the cushion, then use the speed release to get separation.

SINGLE MOVE - THE JAB

The jab release involves a single deceptive move before attacking the desired direction. The key principle is to jab away from where you're trying to release. Receivers should only create about "half a man" worth of separation with the jab - jabbing too far inside can result in getting closed off from the intended route.

The jab should be quick and efficient without spending excessive time at the line of scrimmage. This technique works effectively on various routes including slants and go routes, giving receivers just enough deception to gain the edge on defenders.

DOUBLE MOVE - DOUBLE JAB

The double jab involves two quick deceptive moves before releasing. Examples include jabbing inside, then outside, then going outside, or working outside-inside-back outside. The concept of "attacking an edge to gain an edge" applies here - receivers attack one edge, come back to the other, then finish in their intended direction.

This technique requires patience at the line of scrimmage but maintains an attack mentality rather than dancing around with excessive footwork. The double move creates more deception and can result in bigger separation, often leading to big plays and touchdowns when executed properly.

KEY PRINCIPLES

All techniques emphasize attacking vertically and maintaining an aggressive mindset rather than spending too much time with unnecessary footwork at the line. The goal is always to recreate the line of scrimmage when needed and then efficiently gain separation to run the intended route. These releases work across different coverage types and route concepts when applied with proper timing and precision.