The first step is hard and to the inside of the pressing cornerback’s foot. You don’t waste too much time at the line of scrimmage. It’s a deep route; the quarterback can’t hang on too long, so you’ve got to move with purpose.

After that quick jab step, you’ve got to get vertical, 18 to 20 yards down the field. You want to keep your defender on your hip — you can’t beat him yet. And then, quick, you plant your inside foot and turn back toward the line of scrimmage.