Loose Passing Game Fundamentals In Youth Double Wing Jack Gregory © 2009 Jack Gregory © 2009 6 th DWS Frisco, TX

Loose Passing Game FundamentalsLoose Passing Game FundamentalsInIn

Youth Double WingYouth Double Wing

Jack Gregory © 2009Jack Gregory © 200966thth DWS DWS

Frisco, TXFrisco, TX

OverviewOverview

1.1. Why use the loose passing gameWhy use the loose passing game

2.2. Loose receiver rules for alignmentLoose receiver rules for alignment

3.3. Basic rules for receiversBasic rules for receivers

4.4. Basic rules for passerBasic rules for passer

5.5. FormationsFormations

6.6. Uncovered ConceptUncovered Concept

7.7. Using the FLOOD concepts in the LOOSE (Power Pass)Using the FLOOD concepts in the LOOSE (Power Pass)

8.8. Vertical concepts Vertical concepts

9.9. Soft perimeter conceptsSoft perimeter concepts

10.10. The PIPE READ The PIPE READ

11.11. PIPE READ conceptsPIPE READ concepts

12.12. ConclusionConclusion

Run Power Stupid!Run Power Stupid!

Don’t forget why you run the Double Wing. Don’t forget why you run the Double Wing.

We run what we run to run power off tackle.We run what we run to run power off tackle.

Basic Receiver RulesBasic Receiver Rules

1)1) Inside foot is up if you are slot or split end. Feet are staggered with a shoulder width Inside foot is up if you are slot or split end. Feet are staggered with a shoulder width

length between inside foot heel and outside foot toe.length between inside foot heel and outside foot toe.

2)2) You are looking inside until ball is snapped so you can see QB. This is so he can You are looking inside until ball is snapped so you can see QB. This is so he can

confirm that you see and acknowledge any audible.confirm that you see and acknowledge any audible.

3)3) Facemask is over the nose and arms are cocked and below chin.Facemask is over the nose and arms are cocked and below chin.

4)4) Slot must align his inside foot to the toe of the outside foot of the SE. In the case of Slot must align his inside foot to the toe of the outside foot of the SE. In the case of

bubble and wheel routes he can align up to 1 yard deep behind the outside foot of bubble and wheel routes he can align up to 1 yard deep behind the outside foot of

the SE. He aligns 2 to 3 yards away from the SE.the SE. He aligns 2 to 3 yards away from the SE.

5)5) LOOSE SE aligns 8 to 15 yards depending on play. Any running play they align 12 LOOSE SE aligns 8 to 15 yards depending on play. Any running play they align 12

to 15 yards out. Any outside or vertical passing route align 8 to 10 yards. Any to 15 yards out. Any outside or vertical passing route align 8 to 10 yards. Any

inside passing route align 12 to 15 yards.inside passing route align 12 to 15 yards.

6)6) SE must always check with the LINE JUDE SE must always check with the LINE JUDE


CorrectCorrect


Basic Release RulesBasic Release Rules

1)1) Normal vertical release if your route goes Normal vertical release if your route goes insideinside you must step with your outside foot aiming at the outside toe of the you must step with your outside foot aiming at the outside toe of the

defender then climb inside hard after you flash your head and shoulder outside. If your route is defender then climb inside hard after you flash your head and shoulder outside. If your route is outsideoutside the outside foot the outside foot

aims for the defender’s inside toe of the defender then climb outside hard after you flash your head and shoulder inside. aims for the defender’s inside toe of the defender then climb outside hard after you flash your head and shoulder inside.

2)2) If the route uses a radical outside release your outside foot must drive to the sideline with the toe pointed up field as your If the route uses a radical outside release your outside foot must drive to the sideline with the toe pointed up field as your

inside arm sweeps outside to clear any chuck by a defender (defender is soft don’t worry about it accelerate your arms). inside arm sweeps outside to clear any chuck by a defender (defender is soft don’t worry about it accelerate your arms).

On your third step (outside foot) go vertical ASAP. Leave a 5 to 7 yards cushion to the sideline.On your third step (outside foot) go vertical ASAP. Leave a 5 to 7 yards cushion to the sideline.

3)3) If the route uses a radical inside release your outside foot will jab step inside as your outside arm sweeps inside (rip) to If the route uses a radical inside release your outside foot will jab step inside as your outside arm sweeps inside (rip) to

clear any chuck by defender. (defender is soft or not there don’t worry about it accelerate your arms). After you jab step clear any chuck by defender. (defender is soft or not there don’t worry about it accelerate your arms). After you jab step

accelerate with your inside foot then your outside at a 30 degree angle on your fourth step at 30 degrees immediately go accelerate with your inside foot then your outside at a 30 degree angle on your fourth step at 30 degrees immediately go

vertical aiming at the near hip of the near safety.vertical aiming at the near hip of the near safety.

4)4) For non-vertical routes we use foot steps so it is imperative they get into a inside foot up stance.For non-vertical routes we use foot steps so it is imperative they get into a inside foot up stance.

Basic Passer RulesBasic Passer Rules

1)1) At pre-snap check both sides and be consistent when doing so.At pre-snap check both sides and be consistent when doing so.

2)2) Confirm any audible by checking both sides. Loose pair will acknowledge by touching face mask or top of Confirm any audible by checking both sides. Loose pair will acknowledge by touching face mask or top of

helmet quickly (both receivers).helmet quickly (both receivers).

3)3) Any pass whether roll out/bootleg or 3 step drop on the first step the ball will always go to the QB’s belly.Any pass whether roll out/bootleg or 3 step drop on the first step the ball will always go to the QB’s belly.

4)4) Second step the ball always goes to the ear and he gets his eyes on his key (LOW for HIGH/LOW, PIPE, or Second step the ball always goes to the ear and he gets his eyes on his key (LOW for HIGH/LOW, PIPE, or

TOP OF CENTER’S HAT). TOP OF CENTER’S HAT).

5)5) Roll/Boot he must get at least 5 to 7 yards of depth and once he passes the EMLOS’s outside hip he must get Roll/Boot he must get at least 5 to 7 yards of depth and once he passes the EMLOS’s outside hip he must get

vertical and get his belt buckle pointed at the path he intends to throw too. Same for direct snap.vertical and get his belt buckle pointed at the path he intends to throw too. Same for direct snap.

6)6) All Perimeter passes: Under center he will execute a spin and set drop (3 steps and throw).All Perimeter passes: Under center he will execute a spin and set drop (3 steps and throw).

7)7) All Perimeter passes: Direct snap he will secure the ball to the belly then set his body and feet to throw as fast All Perimeter passes: Direct snap he will secure the ball to the belly then set his body and feet to throw as fast

as possible .as possible .



FormationsFormations

TIGHT FORMATION:TIGHT FORMATION:

Base formationBase formation

LOOSE concept is primarily used to force the defense to align their CB and OLB wide or CB and LOOSE concept is primarily used to force the defense to align their CB and OLB wide or CB and Safety. In both cases this further isolates the defense away from our primary point of attack in Safety. In both cases this further isolates the defense away from our primary point of attack in our running game (WB POWER).our running game (WB POWER).

TRIPS/BUNCH to further apply stress to the defense and force to them to cover our three with three TRIPS/BUNCH to further apply stress to the defense and force to them to cover our three with three defenders and often a fourth in the safety once we prove the passing game is viable.defenders and often a fourth in the safety once we prove the passing game is viable.

SHIFT is a direct snap variation of the tight formation. It allows us to also to give the QB a better SHIFT is a direct snap variation of the tight formation. It allows us to also to give the QB a better passing angle with additional time to make his read.passing angle with additional time to make his read.

STAR is another direct snap variation of the tight formation.. It allows us to get our BB involved in the STAR is another direct snap variation of the tight formation.. It allows us to get our BB involved in the power running game as well as the above for the QB.power running game as well as the above for the QB.

Tight

Tight Over

Tight LooseTight

Tight Loose Over

Tight

Tight On Over

Tight OffsetTight On

Tight On Over Offset

Tight

Tight Trips

Tight Bunch

Tight Trips Over

Tight Over Bunch

LWB – SE – RWBLWB – SE - RWB

BB – RWB – SEBB – RWB – SE

Shift

Shift Over

Shift LooseShift

Shift Loose Over (Spread)

Shift

Shift Trips

Shift Bunch

Shift Trips Over

Shift Over Bunch

LWB – SE – RWBLWB – SE - RWB

LWB – RWB – SELWB – RWB – SE

QB- BB QB- BB

QB- BB QB- BB

Star

Star Over

Star LooseStar

Star Loose Over

BB - QB BB - QB

BB - QB BB - QB

LWB – SE – RWB LWB – RWB – SE

LWB – SE – RWBLWB – RWB – SE

Star Star Bunch OverStar Bunch

Star Trips OverStar Trips

LWB – SE – RWB LWB – SE – RWB

BB - QB

BB - QB BB - QB

BB - QB

LWB – RWB – SE LWB – RWB – SE

Comet

Comet Over

Comet LooseComet

Comet Loose Over

QB BB – LWB – RWB BB – LWB RWB – SE

QB

BB – LWB RWB – SE BB – LWB – RWB

QB QB

Comet

Comet TripsComet Trips Over

LWB – BB RWB – SE LWB – BB RWB – SE

QB QB

Comet BunchComet Bunch Over

LWB – BB – SE – RWB LWB – BB – SE – RWB

QB QB

Uncovered RuleUncovered Rule

1)1) Loose pair: Any time there is only one defender within 10 yards of the pair we are uncovered. Loose pair: Any time there is only one defender within 10 yards of the pair we are uncovered.

We will call ROOK (RIGHT)/ LOOK (LEFT). On any running play or passing play the pair and We will call ROOK (RIGHT)/ LOOK (LEFT). On any running play or passing play the pair and

the QB will immediately revert to ROOK/LOOK. The SE will drop his inside foot and get his the QB will immediately revert to ROOK/LOOK. The SE will drop his inside foot and get his

belt buckle facing the QB. The SLOT will get position and block the MOST DANGEROUS MAN belt buckle facing the QB. The SLOT will get position and block the MOST DANGEROUS MAN

to the SE.to the SE.

2)2) Trips/Bunch: Any time there is only two defenders within 10 yards of the three receivers we are Trips/Bunch: Any time there is only two defenders within 10 yards of the three receivers we are

uncovered. We will call ROOK/LOOK. The first receiver inside will face the passer and get the uncovered. We will call ROOK/LOOK. The first receiver inside will face the passer and get the

reception will both remaining receivers will block MDM to the uncovered receiver.reception will both remaining receivers will block MDM to the uncovered receiver.

Uncovered RuleUncovered Rule

Receivers blocking must get into a position to pick off the Receivers blocking must get into a position to pick off the defenders so that the receiver can get into space and defenders so that the receiver can get into space and vertical ASAP.vertical ASAP.

Receiver must secure the ball and find daylight and climb Receiver must secure the ball and find daylight and climb up field ASAP. Get as much as you can quickly.up field ASAP. Get as much as you can quickly.

Flood Concept RoutesFlood Concept Routes

Flood concepts are composed of three receiver grouping that are compressed initially Flood concepts are composed of three receiver grouping that are compressed initially allowing our receivers to utilize natural rubs as they cross each other to break away allowing our receivers to utilize natural rubs as they cross each other to break away from any man defender. It also allows us to flood zones in the case of zone from any man defender. It also allows us to flood zones in the case of zone coverage concepts.coverage concepts.

Common components:Common components:

1)1) Vertical release by one receiver to pin the near safety deep and allow us to have a Vertical release by one receiver to pin the near safety deep and allow us to have a vertical threat if the defense does not honor the vertical route (either playing Cover 0 vertical threat if the defense does not honor the vertical route (either playing Cover 0 or seeing the SAFETY vacate his deep coverage to play run/perimeter pass).or seeing the SAFETY vacate his deep coverage to play run/perimeter pass).

2)2) A perimeter release using a rub and crossing action into the flat for a high A perimeter release using a rub and crossing action into the flat for a high percentage throw and force a defender to cover down the flat.percentage throw and force a defender to cover down the flat.

3)3) Hook or Middle zone route that allows the passer to put the ball down field in front of Hook or Middle zone route that allows the passer to put the ball down field in front of him. him.

4)4) All bunch concepts have a primary LOW to HIGH READ.All bunch concepts have a primary LOW to HIGH READ.

Power Route PatternsPower Route Patterns

POWER ROUTEPOWER ROUTE

Loose pair aligns 8 to 10 yards from EMLOS Loose pair aligns 8 to 10 yards from EMLOS or TIGHT/SHIFT/STAR/COMETor TIGHT/SHIFT/STAR/COMET

SE takes a radical release outside and then SE takes a radical release outside and then goes vertical. He must keep a 5 to 7 goes vertical. He must keep a 5 to 7 yard cushion to the sideline. At 15 yard cushion to the sideline. At 15 yards he turns and looks for the ball.yards he turns and looks for the ball.

SLOT release up field for 8 steps and cut at SLOT release up field for 8 steps and cut at 90 degrees to the sideline. Look for 90 degrees to the sideline. Look for the ball on your outside shoulder.the ball on your outside shoulder.

BB crossover step and aim for path through BB crossover step and aim for path through the EMLOS’s near hip. Every attempt the EMLOS’s near hip. Every attempt should be made to cross the face of should be made to cross the face of the defensive EMLOS to cut off his the defensive EMLOS to cut off his initial move into the backfield and give initial move into the backfield and give the BSWB time to make his the BSWB time to make his LOG/SEAL block.LOG/SEAL block.

QB reads PEEK TO VERTICAL: LOW TO QB reads PEEK TO VERTICAL: LOW TO HIGH (FLAT to OUT). HIGH (FLAT to OUT).

Fade Route PatternsFade Route Patterns

FADE ROUTEFADE ROUTE


SE runs a outside release fly route. Look for SE runs a outside release fly route. Look for ball after gaining 15 yards; eyes ball after gaining 15 yards; eyes inside. If near the sideline keep a 5 to inside. If near the sideline keep a 5 to 7 yard cushion for the ball to drop in.7 yard cushion for the ball to drop in.

Slot runs a inside release hash route. (split Slot runs a inside release hash route. (split cover 2 in the middle and near hip of cover 2 in the middle and near hip of cover 1) Look for ball after gain 15 cover 1) Look for ball after gain 15 yards of depth with eyes inside.yards of depth with eyes inside.

BSWB rip action as if sweep (cross over) get BSWB rip action as if sweep (cross over) get depth behind the BB and as you pass depth behind the BB and as you pass the SLOT’s inside heel (SP) turn up the SLOT’s inside heel (SP) turn up field and look inside for the ball.field and look inside for the ball.

QB reads LOW TO HIGH (FLAT to FLY). QB reads LOW TO HIGH (FLAT to FLY). This is a great route to run against This is a great route to run against perimeter defender either flying up perimeter defender either flying up field with the FLY route and vacating field with the FLY route and vacating flat or perimeter defenders playing flat or perimeter defenders playing run off the BSWB’s action. You can run off the BSWB’s action. You can audible MOFO from sideline to tell the audible MOFO from sideline to tell the QB and SLOT that the MOFO.QB and SLOT that the MOFO.

Corner Route PatternsCorner Route Patterns

CORNER ROUTECORNER ROUTE


SE takes a vertical release and cuts at 45 SE takes a vertical release and cuts at 45 degrees at 8 steps and looks for ball degrees at 8 steps and looks for ball over outside shoulderover outside shoulder

ISR runs a shoot route through the far heel of ISR runs a shoot route through the far heel of the SE. As soon as he clears SE he the SE. As soon as he clears SE he gets a little depth past LOS (1 to 2 gets a little depth past LOS (1 to 2 yards) and looks for ball over outside yards) and looks for ball over outside shoulder.shoulder.

OSR squeeze down one step and let the ISR OSR squeeze down one step and let the ISR break through outside HEEL of SE break through outside HEEL of SE then aim for inside heel of SE at 45 then aim for inside heel of SE at 45 degrees. Get to the LB depth and sit degrees. Get to the LB depth and sit inside with belt buckle facing QB. If inside with belt buckle facing QB. If ball does not come in that moment ball does not come in that moment break to outside and find space for QB break to outside and find space for QB to put ball in.to put ball in.

QB reads LOW TO HIGH (SHOOT to QB reads LOW TO HIGH (SHOOT to CORNER). SIT is hot if you see CORNER). SIT is hot if you see pressure in your face…he is your pressure in your face…he is your outlet over SHOOT.outlet over SHOOT.

Stick Route PatternsStick Route Patterns

STICK ROUTESTICK ROUTE

Loose pair aligns 6 to 8 yards from EMLOS or Loose pair aligns 6 to 8 yards from EMLOS or TIGHT/SHIFT/STAR/COMETTIGHT/SHIFT/STAR/COMET

SE runs a outside release fly route. Look for SE runs a outside release fly route. Look for ball after gaining 15 yards; eyes ball after gaining 15 yards; eyes inside. If near the sideline keep a 5 to inside. If near the sideline keep a 5 to 7 yard cushion for the ball to drop in.7 yard cushion for the ball to drop in.

SLOT radical outside release run shoot to SLOT radical outside release run shoot to sideline. Look for ball over outside sideline. Look for ball over outside shoulder. You should get 1 to 2 yards shoulder. You should get 1 to 2 yards across the LOS as you shoot. Your across the LOS as you shoot. Your job is to pull the slot defender the job is to pull the slot defender the sideline with you to create space for sideline with you to create space for ISR.ISR.

ISR take a vertical release up field for 6 steps ISR take a vertical release up field for 6 steps then cut at 90 degrees and get your then cut at 90 degrees and get your eyes over your outside shoulder for eyes over your outside shoulder for the ball.the ball.

QB PEEK to vertical if open throw him open. QB PEEK to vertical if open throw him open. READ OUTSIDE TO INSIDE…READ OUTSIDE TO INSIDE…SHOOT to BENCH. As soon as you SHOOT to BENCH. As soon as you see space throw the ball.see space throw the ball.

Wheel Route PatternsWheel Route Patterns

WHEEL ROUTEWHEEL ROUTE


ISR takes a release through the outside heel ISR takes a release through the outside heel of the SE gains a little width and then of the SE gains a little width and then goes vertical. Look for ball on outside goes vertical. Look for ball on outside shoulder at 15 yards.shoulder at 15 yards.

OSR squeeze down one step and let the ISR OSR squeeze down one step and let the ISR break through outside HEEL of SE break through outside HEEL of SE then aim for inside heel of SE at 45 then aim for inside heel of SE at 45 degrees. Get to the LB depth and sit degrees. Get to the LB depth and sit inside with belt buckle facing QB. If inside with belt buckle facing QB. If ball does not come in that moment ball does not come in that moment break to outside and find space for QB break to outside and find space for QB to put ball in.to put ball in.

QB reads LOW TO HIGH (FLAT to OUT). QB reads LOW TO HIGH (FLAT to OUT). FLY can be tagged to end of play to FLY can be tagged to end of play to tell him to throw the vertical initially but tell him to throw the vertical initially but eventualeventual

Vertical RoutesVertical Routes

The vertical routes are exactly that two basic patterns that allow us to get our loose pair up field into the deep middle and deep The vertical routes are exactly that two basic patterns that allow us to get our loose pair up field into the deep middle and deep

out. The QB is taught two methods of throwing these routes based on ability and experience.out. The QB is taught two methods of throwing these routes based on ability and experience.

1)1) On his set step he throws the ball ahead of the outside receiver so that it falls ahead of the receiver and to his outside On his set step he throws the ball ahead of the outside receiver so that it falls ahead of the receiver and to his outside

between his shoulder and the sideline. The receiver has to keep a 5 to 7 yards cushion between his outside shoulder and between his shoulder and the sideline. The receiver has to keep a 5 to 7 yards cushion between his outside shoulder and

the sideline. (throw him open)the sideline. (throw him open)

2)2) The QB will make a pre-snap read – MOFO/MOFC (middle of the field open/middle of the field closed). If MOFO he The QB will make a pre-snap read – MOFO/MOFC (middle of the field open/middle of the field closed). If MOFO he

throws to the HASH route by throwing ahead of the receiver to an open space that is on the inside shoulder of the HASH throws to the HASH route by throwing ahead of the receiver to an open space that is on the inside shoulder of the HASH

receiver. If MOFC he throws as if 1).receiver. If MOFC he throws as if 1).

3)3) MOFO is Cover 0, 2, and 4. MOFC is Cover 1 and 3.MOFO is Cover 0, 2, and 4. MOFC is Cover 1 and 3.

4)4) These routes are used to force defense to defend the big play. They are not high percentage completion routes but they These routes are used to force defense to defend the big play. They are not high percentage completion routes but they

allow us to place a vertical threat component on the defense that has to be honored. Most youth teams are man this allow us to place a vertical threat component on the defense that has to be honored. Most youth teams are man this

means we force two if not three defenders to vacate run and play pass.means we force two if not three defenders to vacate run and play pass.

Vertical Route PatternsVertical Route Patterns

FLY ROUTEFLY ROUTE

Loose pair aligns 8 to 10 from EMLOS.Loose pair aligns 8 to 10 from EMLOS.

SE runs a outside release fly route. Look SE runs a outside release fly route. Look for ball after gaining 15 yards; eyes for ball after gaining 15 yards; eyes inside. If near the sideline keep a 5 inside. If near the sideline keep a 5 to 7 yard cushion for the ball to to 7 yard cushion for the ball to drop in.drop in.

Slot runs a inside release hash route. Slot runs a inside release hash route. (split cover 2 in the middle and (split cover 2 in the middle and near hip of cover 1) Look for ball near hip of cover 1) Look for ball after gain 15 yards of depth with after gain 15 yards of depth with eyes inside.eyes inside.

QB pre-snap check MOFO (cover 2/4) or QB pre-snap check MOFO (cover 2/4) or MOFC (cover 1/3)MOFC (cover 1/3)

MOFO throw to SLOT on inside shoulder MOFO throw to SLOT on inside shoulder open.open.

MOFC throw to SE on outside shoulder MOFC throw to SE on outside shoulder

openopen..

SIDELINE AUDIBLE - FLYSIDELINE AUDIBLE - FLY

Vertical Route PatternsVertical Route Patterns

CROSS ROUTECROSS ROUTE


SE runs inside release hash route. (split SE runs inside release hash route. (split cover 2 in the middle and near hip cover 2 in the middle and near hip of cover 1) Look for ball after of cover 1) Look for ball after gaining 15 yards of depth with eyes gaining 15 yards of depth with eyes inside.inside.

Slot runs a radical release through the Slot runs a radical release through the near hip of the SE as soon as he near hip of the SE as soon as he clears he goes vertical. Look for clears he goes vertical. Look for ball at 15 yards to with eyes inside. ball at 15 yards to with eyes inside. Keep a 5 to 7 yard cushion to Keep a 5 to 7 yard cushion to sideline.sideline.

QB pre-snap check MOFO (cover 2/4) or QB pre-snap check MOFO (cover 2/4) or MOFC (cover 1/3)MOFC (cover 1/3)

MOFO throw to SLOT on inside shoulder MOFO throw to SLOT on inside shoulder open.open.

MOFC throw to SE on outside shoulder MOFC throw to SE on outside shoulder open.open.

SIDELINE AUDIBLE - CROSSSIDELINE AUDIBLE - CROSS

Soft Perimeter RoutesSoft Perimeter Routes

Soft perimeter is a perimeter with one or two defenders playing soft (6 or more yards off the receiver) Soft perimeter is a perimeter with one or two defenders playing soft (6 or more yards off the receiver)

or at least one defenders (typically the slot defender) vacating his pass responsibility to play run or at least one defenders (typically the slot defender) vacating his pass responsibility to play run

or apply pressure.or apply pressure.

This gives us the ability to use one receiver to block the remaining defender while our remaining This gives us the ability to use one receiver to block the remaining defender while our remaining

receiver catches the ball behind the LOS, finds daylight, and gets vertical as quickly as receiver catches the ball behind the LOS, finds daylight, and gets vertical as quickly as

possible.possible.

These routes allow us to make simple throws into the perimeter when we have a numbers advantage These routes allow us to make simple throws into the perimeter when we have a numbers advantage

in space for a small moment of time.in space for a small moment of time.

The SLIP route is the easiest of the two routes to run because the SE is running at the QB where as The SLIP route is the easiest of the two routes to run because the SE is running at the QB where as

the BUBBLE is a little more complicated route to run because it requires the SLOT to get depth the BUBBLE is a little more complicated route to run because it requires the SLOT to get depth

and space from the QB and then get his belt buckle pointed at the QB and stay flat so that the and space from the QB and then get his belt buckle pointed at the QB and stay flat so that the

QB can get the ball to him. It is critical in my opinion to be able to throw both well to take QB can get the ball to him. It is critical in my opinion to be able to throw both well to take

advantage of whatever the defense is doing on the perimeter.advantage of whatever the defense is doing on the perimeter.

Soft Perimeter Route PatternsSoft Perimeter Route Patterns

SLIP ROUTESLIP ROUTE


SE drops his inside foot gains deep under SE drops his inside foot gains deep under slot and gets his belt buckle facing slot and gets his belt buckle facing QB. He should explode inside as QB. He should explode inside as he gains depth and then glide he gains depth and then glide inside. After he catches the ball he inside. After he catches the ball he gets vertical quickly. Peek to gets vertical quickly. Peek to outside and if it is open get there.outside and if it is open get there.

Slot release and gain space on the Slot release and gain space on the MOST DANGEROUS MAN to SE. MOST DANGEROUS MAN to SE. Get between him and the SE and Get between him and the SE and the block him as he goes to the SE. the block him as he goes to the SE. This is a position block like a This is a position block like a basketball pick.basketball pick.

QB turn, set, and throw ball to up field QB turn, set, and throw ball to up field shoulder of SE so he can climb and shoulder of SE so he can climb and go vertical.go vertical.

Used when we have a soft slot defender Used when we have a soft slot defender or a defender vacating pass to or a defender vacating pass to apply pressure or attack run.apply pressure or attack run.

Can be sideline audible – “SLIP”Can be sideline audible – “SLIP”

Slip PatternSlip Pattern



Soft Perimeter Route PatternsSoft Perimeter Route Patterns

BUBBLE ROUTEBUBBLE ROUTE


SE release and gain space on the MOST SE release and gain space on the MOST DANGEROUS MAN to SLOT. Get DANGEROUS MAN to SLOT. Get between him and the SLOT and between him and the SLOT and then block him as he goes to the then block him as he goes to the SLOT. This is a position block like SLOT. This is a position block like a basketball pick.a basketball pick.

SLOT drop inside foot to outside take SLOT drop inside foot to outside take one more step then whip hips one more step then whip hips around so that belly button faces around so that belly button faces QB and he floats flat towards QB and he floats flat towards boundary until the ball is caught. boundary until the ball is caught. As soon as he does he goes As soon as he does he goes vertical to first day light.vertical to first day light.

QB turn, set, and throw ball to up field QB turn, set, and throw ball to up field shoulder of SLOT so he can climb shoulder of SLOT so he can climb and go vertical.and go vertical.

Used when we have a soft outside Used when we have a soft outside defender or a defender vacating defender or a defender vacating pass to apply pressure or attack pass to apply pressure or attack run .run .

Can be sideline audible – “BUBBLE”Can be sideline audible – “BUBBLE”

Bubble PatternsBubble Patterns

PIPE READ Perimeter RoutesPIPE READ Perimeter Routes

These are simple half field perimeter concepts that allow us to isolate our receivers against two or These are simple half field perimeter concepts that allow us to isolate our receivers against two or less defenders on the perimeter.less defenders on the perimeter.

Soft perimeter is a perimeter with one or two defenders playing soft (6 or more yards off the receiver) Soft perimeter is a perimeter with one or two defenders playing soft (6 or more yards off the receiver) or at least one defenders (typically the slot defender) vacating his pass responsibility to play run or at least one defenders (typically the slot defender) vacating his pass responsibility to play run or apply pressure.or apply pressure.

These routes allow us to make simple throws into the perimeter when we have a numbers advantage These routes allow us to make simple throws into the perimeter when we have a numbers advantage in space for a small moment of time.in space for a small moment of time.

If the Pipe is empty throw it now!!!If the Pipe is empty throw it now!!!

PIPE READ Perimeter Route PatternsPIPE READ Perimeter Route Patterns

FADE-OUT ROUTEFADE-OUT ROUTE

Loose pair aligns 8 to 10 from EMLOS Loose pair aligns 8 to 10 from EMLOS (tight).(tight).

SE takes a radical release outside and SE takes a radical release outside and then goes vertical. He must keep a then goes vertical. He must keep a 5 to 7 yard cushion to the sideline. 5 to 7 yard cushion to the sideline. At 15 yards he turns and looks for At 15 yards he turns and looks for the ball.the ball.

SLOT explosive release up field for SLOT explosive release up field for FOUR steps , plant on inside foot FOUR steps , plant on inside foot and cut at 90 degrees to sideline. and cut at 90 degrees to sideline. As soon as cut is made look for the As soon as cut is made look for the ball on your outside shoulder. As ball on your outside shoulder. As soon as you secure the ball go soon as you secure the ball go verticalvertical

QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that pipe throw to the vertical route pipe throw to the vertical route immediately. If PIPE is open throw immediately. If PIPE is open throw to the SPEED OUT RIGHT NOW!to the SPEED OUT RIGHT NOW!

COVER 0 /1/ 2 COVER 0 /1/ 2


FADE-OUT ROUTEFADE-OUT ROUTE

Loose pair aligns 8 to 10 from EMLOS (tight).Loose pair aligns 8 to 10 from EMLOS (tight).

SE takes a radical release outside for 3 steps SE takes a radical release outside for 3 steps then climbs for 7 steps cuts at 45 then climbs for 7 steps cuts at 45 degrees inside for 2 steps and cuts degrees inside for 2 steps and cuts down and inside for 2 steps and down and inside for 2 steps and settles with his belt buckle facing QB. settles with his belt buckle facing QB. If ball does not come then float inside If ball does not come then float inside and find and open space.and find and open space.

SLOT explosive release up field for FOUR SLOT explosive release up field for FOUR steps , plant on inside foot and cut at steps , plant on inside foot and cut at 90 degrees to sideline. As soon as cut 90 degrees to sideline. As soon as cut is made look for the ball on your is made look for the ball on your outside shoulder. As soon as you outside shoulder. As soon as you secure the ball go vertical.secure the ball go vertical.

QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that pipe QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that pipe throw to the curl route immediately throw to the curl route immediately and put it on the shoulder away from and put it on the shoulder away from the defender. If PIPE is open throw to the defender. If PIPE is open throw to the SPEED OUT RIGHT NOW!the SPEED OUT RIGHT NOW!

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DUMP ROUTEDUMP ROUTE

Loose pair aligns 8 to 10 from EMLOS Loose pair aligns 8 to 10 from EMLOS (tight).(tight).

SE takes a radical release outside and SE takes a radical release outside and then goes vertical. He must keep a then goes vertical. He must keep a 5 to 7 yard cushion to the sideline. 5 to 7 yard cushion to the sideline. At 15 yards he turns and looks for At 15 yards he turns and looks for the ball.the ball.

SLOT take a radical release towards the SLOT take a radical release towards the near heel of the SE and on the near heel of the SE and on the third step cut back inside at 45 third step cut back inside at 45 degrees up field and look over the degrees up field and look over the inside shoulder as soon as the cut inside shoulder as soon as the cut is made.is made.

QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that pipe throw to the vertical route pipe throw to the vertical route immediately. If PIPE is open throw immediately. If PIPE is open throw to the SLANT RIGHT NOW!to the SLANT RIGHT NOW!

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SMASH ROUTESMASH ROUTE


SE release three steps vertically and on SE release three steps vertically and on the third step cut inside and face the third step cut inside and face the QB. Belt buckle must point at the QB. Belt buckle must point at QB. If the ball does not come in QB. If the ball does not come in the next second cut inside and run the next second cut inside and run flat as you look for ball over your flat as you look for ball over your inside shoulder.inside shoulder.

SLOT release vertically up field for eight SLOT release vertically up field for eight steps cut at 45 degrees to outside steps cut at 45 degrees to outside looking over outside shoulder for looking over outside shoulder for ball.ball.

QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that pipe throw to the vertical route pipe throw to the vertical route immediately. If PIPE is open throw immediately. If PIPE is open throw to the HITCH RIGHT NOW!to the HITCH RIGHT NOW!

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WHEEL ROUTEWHEEL ROUTE


SE radical release inside as soon as he SE radical release inside as soon as he cuts and climbs (30 degrees) . cuts and climbs (30 degrees) . Look for the ball as soon as you Look for the ball as soon as you cut. When you secure it get cut. When you secure it get vertical ASAP.vertical ASAP.

SLOT runs a radical release through the SLOT runs a radical release through the near hip of the SE as soon as he near hip of the SE as soon as he clears he goes vertical. Look for clears he goes vertical. Look for ball at 15 yards to with eyes inside. ball at 15 yards to with eyes inside. Keep a 5 to 7 yard cushion to Keep a 5 to 7 yard cushion to sideline.sideline.

QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that pipe throw to the vertical route pipe throw to the vertical route immediately. If PIPE is open throw immediately. If PIPE is open throw to the SLANT RIGHT NOW!to the SLANT RIGHT NOW!

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SLAM ROUTESLAM ROUTE

Loose pair aligns 12 to 15 yards from Loose pair aligns 12 to 15 yards from EMLOS.EMLOS.

SE drops his inside foot gains depth SE drops his inside foot gains depth under slot and gets his belt buckle under slot and gets his belt buckle facing QB. He should explode facing QB. He should explode inside as he gains depth and then inside as he gains depth and then glide inside. After he catches the glide inside. After he catches the ball he gets vertical quickly. Peek ball he gets vertical quickly. Peek to outside and if it is open get to outside and if it is open get there.there.

SLOT release vertically for 3 steps up SLOT release vertically for 3 steps up field on the third step cut at 45 field on the third step cut at 45 degrees inside and on the fourth degrees inside and on the fourth step cut outside at 45 degrees step cut outside at 45 degrees towards the sideline. Look over the towards the sideline. Look over the outside shoulder for the ball.outside shoulder for the ball.

QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that pipe throw to the vertical route pipe throw to the vertical route immediately. If PIPE is open throw immediately. If PIPE is open throw to the SLIP RIGHT NOW!to the SLIP RIGHT NOW!

Solid GOAL LINE ROUTE PATTERNSolid GOAL LINE ROUTE PATTERN

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SWING ROUTESWING ROUTE


SE releases vertically up field for 3 steps SE releases vertically up field for 3 steps and cuts on the third step at 45 and cuts on the third step at 45 degrees inside and up field. He degrees inside and up field. He looks over his inside shoulder as looks over his inside shoulder as soon as the cut is made.soon as the cut is made.

SLOT drop inside foot to outside take SLOT drop inside foot to outside take one more step then whip hips one more step then whip hips around so that belly button faces around so that belly button faces QB and he floats flat towards QB and he floats flat towards boundary until the ball is caught. boundary until the ball is caught. As soon as he does he goes As soon as he does he goes vertical to first day light.vertical to first day light.

QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that pipe throw to the vertical route pipe throw to the vertical route immediately. If PIPE is open throw immediately. If PIPE is open throw to the BUBBLE RIGHT NOW!to the BUBBLE RIGHT NOW!


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SHORT ROUTESHORT ROUTE


SE radical release inside as soon as he SE radical release inside as soon as he cuts and climbs (30 degrees) . cuts and climbs (30 degrees) . Look for the ball as soon as you Look for the ball as soon as you cut. When you secure it get cut. When you secure it get vertical ASAP.vertical ASAP.

SLOT releases vertically up field for 3 SLOT releases vertically up field for 3 steps and cuts on the third step at steps and cuts on the third step at 45 degrees inside and up field. He 45 degrees inside and up field. He looks over his inside shoulder as looks over his inside shoulder as soon as the cut is made.soon as the cut is made.

QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that pipe throw to the slant route pipe throw to the slant route immediately. If PIPE is open throw immediately. If PIPE is open throw to the QUICK SLANT RIGHT to the QUICK SLANT RIGHT NOW!NOW!


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PLANO ROUTEPLANO ROUTE


SE take a radical release inside at 30 SE take a radical release inside at 30 degrees and climb to 5 to 6 yards degrees and climb to 5 to 6 yards then cut inside and sit down with then cut inside and sit down with your belt buckle facing the QB. If your belt buckle facing the QB. If the ball does not come in the next the ball does not come in the next few moments work inside if the QB few moments work inside if the QB is in the pocket. If he rolls you is in the pocket. If he rolls you work outside and in either case work outside and in either case stay flat. If you get the ball secure stay flat. If you get the ball secure it then get vertical.it then get vertical.

SLOT release up field for 8 steps and SLOT release up field for 8 steps and cut at 90 degrees to the sideline. cut at 90 degrees to the sideline. Look for the ball on your outside Look for the ball on your outside shoulder.shoulder.

QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that pipe throw to the OUT route pipe throw to the OUT route immediately. If PIPE is open throw immediately. If PIPE is open throw to the SIT RIGHT NOW!to the SIT RIGHT NOW!

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ALLEN ROUTEALLEN ROUTE


SE take a 3 step release on the third step SE take a 3 step release on the third step cut at 90 degrees. As soon as you cut at 90 degrees. As soon as you cut get your eyes on the QB.cut get your eyes on the QB.

SLOT take a radical release inside and SLOT take a radical release inside and then climb at 30 degrees until you then climb at 30 degrees until you reach the LB depth then cut and go reach the LB depth then cut and go vertical up the seam. Look over vertical up the seam. Look over your outside shoulder.your outside shoulder.

QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that QB reads 5 x 5 pipe any defender in that pipe throw to the vertical route pipe throw to the vertical route immediately. If PIPE is open throw immediately. If PIPE is open throw to the SPEED IN RIGHT NOW!to the SPEED IN RIGHT NOW!

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