Game version
Target-throw game: two teams of two take turns throwing to a hoop or net target. Each team counts only its own hits. Keep to your usual number of throws.
Reading Your Receivers
Look through your receivers in order and throw to the first one that is open.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Two receivers run routes; one partner plays a defender.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 15 min
- Players
- You and 3 partners
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Flag football, cones, 3 partners
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Throwing
The steps
How it works
- Two receivers run routes; one partner plays a defender.
- Look at receiver one, then two, then the safe check-down.
- Throw to the first open player within 4 seconds.
- Run 12 plays and talk about each choice.
Coaching point
One, two, check-down.
Safety: Warm up your arm first and stop if your shoulder or elbow hurts. Throw only where the area is clear. Wear a mouthguard in any partner or game drill (and soft headgear if your league requires it). Keep your head up, call for the ball, and give way in traffic.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a distance: Less (close), Core (medium), More (a step back). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are a quarterback hitting the open receiver in the final minute.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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