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DJ Steward, , Towson, WR Coach

Full video on Glazier Drive: D1 WR Coach Reveals The JAB Series That Destroys Press Coverage

WIDE RECEIVER JAB STEP RELEASE TECHNIQUES

This coaching presentation focuses on teaching wide receivers how to beat press coverage and create separation using jab step techniques at the line of scrimmage.

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF RELEASES

Core concepts every wide receiver must understand:

• Get Vertical Movement: Must work upfield on every release, not laterally
• Attack DB's Leverage: Force the defender off your intended path
• Get Them Off Your Line: Have a direction you want to go and remove obstacles from that path
• Be Ready for Hand Fighting: In press situations, keep hands up and chest protected - DBs love exposed chests
• Stack the Defender: After clearing them, get back to your line and hold it (don't need to jump completely in front, just maintain your line)
• First Level Release: Applies when corner, safety, nickel, or linebacker is pressing or playing 2-3 yards off

ONE-STEP JAB TECHNIQUE

Best used when trying to get inside release:

• Starting Position: Inside foot up, good balance with weight on front foot, leaned slightly forward
• Execution: Take back foot and attack DB's outside shoulder, jabbing outside
• When to Use: Against head-up corners or defenders playing slightly outside leverage
• Purpose: Set up the defender before breaking inside - can't just run inside without setup
• After the Jab: Push back vertical immediately, don't go straight into route
• Common Mistake: Receivers don't bring back foot even with or in front of front foot - they stop short and don't attack leverage

TWO-STEP JAB TECHNIQUE

Best used when trying to get outside release:

• Setup: Use after setting up defender with inside moves, or when corner is jumping inside
• Also Called: Punch step by some coaches
• Execution:
  • First step: Take back foot up vertically, attacking DB's leverage
  • Second step: Jab with inside foot like going inside
  • Then break back outside
• Critical Point: Must get that back foot up and attack leverage - bringing it only halfway doesn't accomplish anything
• Result: Forces DB to react to inside fake, then receiver breaks outside

COMPLETE TOOLBELT APPROACH

Coach emphasizes teaching multiple techniques:

• Jab series (one-step and two-step)
• Stab technique
• Throw-by technique at top of routes
• Combination of all tools together

DRILL PHILOSOPHY AND COACHING METHODOLOGY

The coach shares his unique approach to practice:

• One Line Drills: Keeps all receivers in one line rather than splitting groups
• Reasoning: Everyone hears coaching points, sees mistakes, absorbs information together
• Third/Fourth Person Rule: By the time you're third in line, you shouldn't make same mistakes as first person
• Quality Over Quantity: Better to get through only two drills with everyone coached properly than rush through many
• Coach as Defender: Coach plays DB in drills to be "the best DB they ever faced" - can control first 5 yards well
• Depth Chart Mentality: Never know who you'll need - last guy on depth chart deserves same coaching as starter
• Everyone Gets Coached: Preparation and detailed coaching for entire roster, not just starters

DRILL SETUP FOR ONE-STEP JAB

• Run on a line to emphasize getting defender off your line
• Coach plays press defender to feel if receiver truly attacks leverage
• Inside foot up (toward where ball would be)
• Take back step attacking outside shoulder
• Force coach/defender over, then break inside

GAME TRANSLATION

Making drills relevant to actual plays:

• Route Integration: Work one-step jab into slants, posts, glances, or any in-breaking routes
• Diamond Release Option: One way to get open on slant routes
• After Release: Must push back vertical before breaking into route
• Quarterback Timing: Must get to proper depth to stay on same page with QB
• Defined Route Running: Be where you're supposed to be when you're supposed to be there

FILM EXAMPLE BREAKDOWN

Game footage shows receiver (Jalen Johnson) against defender with slight inside leverage:

• Defender about 2 yards off (first level release situation)
• Receiver closes cushion with one-step jab
• Gets vertical, attacks leverage with one step
• Gets inside and clears through
• Keeps route high, angles toward goal post

KEY COACHING EMPHASIS

• Everyone stays engaged during drills - all eyes locked in
• Learning happens for entire group, not just person doing drill
• Vertical movement after release is non-negotiable
• Attack leverage properly - half measures don't work
• Quality coaching for every player regardless of depth chart position

The presentation stresses that these fundamental release techniques, when properly taught and drilled with attention to detail for the entire roster, translate directly to game success in beating press coverage.

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