I wrap cats in a heavy towel with just their heads popping out. Get the front legs pointed toward the rear when you wrap the towel. If you can get that done, you can get the cat held down face up on the floor while you are crouching. Use your legs to keep the cat immobile. Pinch the back of the jaw to open the mouth, pop in the pill as far back in the throat as you can push it, literally shove the pill with your finger into their throat, close the cats mouth and hold it closed until they swallow.
Now. Stand up and run for your life.
All teasing aside, I've done it this way for some 30 years. I often get volunteered to help my friends administer meds to cats. I would actually rather give medication to a rabid pit bull than a house cat. It's easier and I'll lose less hide.
angela