Football
Comeback & Curl Timing Series
Sell vertical speed before breaking down for a comeback
8 min
3 sets of 6
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward sell vertical speed before breaking down for a comeback.
Instructions
- 1Run a full-speed vertical stem to depth without slowing early.
- 2Break down in two hard steps and turn to face the quarterback.
- 3Present the numbers immediately as the target window opens.
What to focus on
Selling the vertical threat before the break, not rounding it off.
Recommended reps
3 sets of 6
Common mistake
Rounding the route or slowing down before the break point, tipping the defender.