Understanding the slot receiver

They tend to have more reliable hands and are expected to be able to take hits as their routes tend to go across the middle of the field setting

If your slot receiver sprints off the ball and tries to run a slant, the linebacker will undercut the route by the time the QB is ready to throw

slot development The option route is a quick, 4-6 yard route that allows the receiver to hitch or break inside or outside depending on the weakness of the

slot mask The traditional slot WR is going to be running routes to the sticks or in the middle of the field so you want a guy who will hold the ball when