How to Run a Drag Route in Football

Football at all levels is known for the Xs and Os that are used to represent the 22 players on the field at any given time. Especially on the offensive end, drawing up plays is crucial to the success of a team, whether in the backyard or on the gridiron. For a wide receiver, a drag route is a common play that can be run more than a few times per game.

Instructions

    • 1

      Begin to the far left or right of the quarterback, in the wide-out position closest to the sideline.

    • 2

      Run straight out after the ball is hiked and continue between five and 15 yards. This kind of route is most often run near or just past the first-down line.

    • 3

      Cut your route straight toward the middle of the field at a 90-degree angle from your initial line.

    • 4

      Be prepared to receive the ball from the quarterback as you pass in front of his position.