Locking Down a Slot Wide Receiver

The “try to make the defenders collide” point is another way to create separation If a slot WR is running the wheel, he's probably doing so

On the downside, they are working in tighter space; a slot receiver running a crossing route quickly moves from one defender's zone to another,

slot blue The outside motion makes the defender hesitate and consider coming short to guard an Out route However, the WR is planning to peel up outside and aims to run

slot receiver vs wide receiver The “try to make the defenders collide” point is another way to create separation If a slot WR is running the wheel, he's probably doing so