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Generally running good routes means running any given route in the playbook as its drawn up. For example : (mind you this is only a general example)
> Post routes - This kind of pass goes to the middle of the field and usually is called when you have a guy like Santonio who can beat the single saftey and get seperation. Usually the WR is only allowed a single cut or studder to fake out the DB's and get seperation. WR should catch the ball in stride and be run the same way its drawn up. (ex. Holmes catch against Marshall - pretty sure it was a post .. haha will have to relook at that play). But WR makes a fast studder step every time... then BAM runs towards middle and while in stride in the middle QB throws a pass in the middle of the field . If you look at the play with the WR, he should generally be in the same area every single time he runs this route.
> Quick out routes - This is a timing route and the receiver cuts quickly towards the sidelines. QB throws the ball before WR even makes his cut. The WR has to run the route th same every time or the timing and the ball will not land there in the right spot. SO 2-4 steps and then BAM out ... catch ball. Should be run by all WR as in playbook and however many steps the playbook suggests.
> Corner Post routes- Usually this is only a 15 - 20 yard pass and the WR catches the ball at the end of the route (as opposed to in stride and still on the route ala Posts . See above). Getting the picture ??
> In routes- short pass (usually only 5 -10 yrds) WR makes a few steps and then fast turns in towards the middle and catches it fast in the middle of the field fast. So 2-4 steps and BAM run in and catch in the middle of the field.
Generally all plays should be run the same way the playbook was written. That way when the QB throws it , its like instinct and if he looks your way you should be in a certain spot at a certain time and a good QB knows his routes and where every WR should be on any given route. So if a WR runs good routes and in a split second the QB throws it ... you'll be in that spot.
Teddy Ginn is a great athelete but he is shortening his routes (or at least some of the routes he runs) . Thus the ball goes over his head or the ball is inside him when he is out near the sidelines. He'll get it and He'll be an absolute GREAT one !!! haha lil long but hope that helps ...
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