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WR Hand Fighting & Contested Catch Drills That WIN on Game Day | Stephen Amoako · American Football Coaches Association
What it is
Hand fighting techniques to beat press coverage and contested catch progressions for receivers, suitable for varsity and college level.
Why it's great
Amoako isolates the two critical phases—defeating press at the line and securing catches through contact—that most WR content lumps together. The drill progression builds from static hand fighting to full-speed releases, giving you a clear path from teaching to transfer.
How to use it in practice
Start with stationary hand combat drills focusing on quick hands and leverage, progress to releases against live press with coaching cues on hip positioning and hand placement, then finish with contested catch work emphasizing tracking through contact. Each phase has specific technique checkpoints you can coach in real time.
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