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The fundamentals of tight end receiving are similar to those of a wide receiver, which can be found here.
Tight End Release
The release used by a tight end will be somewhat different from the wide receiver's in that the defensive player often will be aligned directly in front of the tight end. When faced with this type of defensive alignment, the tight end is forced to make his initial release step with his back foot more to the side than straight ahead.
Tight End Glide
In this drill, the tight ends will be learning the same principles that were taught to the wide receivers in the previous drill.
Tight End Burst
When practicing the burst, the same drill setup as in the previous drills can be used, with an offensive player posing as the defender and no quarterback in the drill. The final break of the pass pattern and the burst away from the defensive man are the points to be emphasized.
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