When blocking downfield, you should anticipate the defender attempting to shed your block. If you've widened your base and shortened your stride, you should find yourself in the perfect position to react to any attempt by the defensive player to get around you to make a play on the ball carrier.
Another thing to remember is that for wide receivers, more than half the blocking battle is about desire. You have to want to be a solid blocker. After you manage that, you'll find that competency comes much more easily.
Don't be afraid to work on your blocking technique with teammates during the off-season. Another wide receiver will do - one of you can be the blocker and the other the defender, taking turns trying to block and shed the other.
When you start, you can give your partner a heads-up to let them know where you're trying to go so they can practice blocks more easily. As skill improves, scale up the difficulty by not letting the blocker know your path.
Take the time to learn everything you can about defensive back strategies and tactics. You'll be a much more dangerous wide receiver when you know how defensive backs approach every play.
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