Football terms to know as a Wide Receiver?

Question

I'm a going to play football for the first time at my highschool this year, but I don't know any of the terms really. I just like to catch the ball and hit people. I'm going to play wide receiver and defensive back, so if you could tell me some things to know for those positions, I would really appreciate it. Things that come to mind are "slant route" "post route" etc. I just don't really know what anything is, and I think it would be good to know before I get put on the field.

Answer 1

Out- run a certain length down field then cut at a 90-degree angle left or right

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slant- about three yards downfield then cut diagonally across field or to sideline

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post- similar to slant but you run farther upfield

fly- run straight and hope the QB can throw far

curl (button hook)- run 7-10 yards upfield then about-face

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Answer 2

it's more of understanding defensive terms.  when you are running your route, you need to recognize whether the defense is playing zone or man, while keeping your eyes on your QB.  if playing a zone, you may find a gap in the defense giving your QB an easy pass.  you also need to recognize press coverage from normal coverage.  if in press coverage, your QB may audible you on a hot route to go deep.  that depends upon what your coach allows your QB to do at the line of scrimmage.  other than that, it is knowing what your QB is saying when changing the play at the line of scrimmage and understanding the playbook.  Good Luck!

Answer 3

Slant

Out

In

Button Hook

Fly

Fade

Screen

Hitch

Post

Post Corner

Answer 4

I play centre for my high school and I am entering Grade 11. I can't tell you much about playing Wide Receiver, but, I can tell you not to worry, your coaches will explain everything. Just keep up a positive attitude (like it sounds you do), remember there is no such thing as a stupid question. Never be scared to ask a question, injuries happen in contact football when people don't ask questions. Your team will have their own offensive and defensive systems, which you will learn all about.

Also if you want to learn more about football, seriously, play football video games. Madden 09 is great...... Last year I knew nothing in June, by August I had no problem.....

Keep your head up and get ready to hit people and get hit and always be positive and try not to be critical of others.

Answer 5

well for db terms are jam him at the line, play inside his shoulder,man to man and play off him. wr not much to kno except run the routes ur given

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I can't tell you all the routes because I would have to write them down but you need to know how to do them. That's all I can tell you because I play TE.