The purpose of this drill is to acquaint the receiver with being knocked down and having to get up and catch the ball.
Procedure
Player lies down on the ground in a push up position. The coach stands to one side of the player. On the command "GO" the player has to push up and go to the opposite side of the coach. The coach makes it hard for the receiver to get up by holding him down. The ball should be thrown to the receiver after his second or third step.
Coaching Points
Emphasis is placed on quickness of getting up and body control.