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Kennedy Passing Game Basics
• Play Call: Ace Right Flex (formation) 292
Hitch (play call) Mirror (backside tag)
– 292 Hitch Mirror:
• 200- front side is to the right
• 90- 3-step drop and 3-step protection
• 2- Outside receiver (#1) on the front side runs a 2
route, which is a hitch
• “Hitch” tells the front side inside receiver (#2) to
run a hitch
• “Mirror” tells the receivers on the back side (left, in
this case) to run the same routes as on the front
side (hitches, in this case).
Kennedy Passing Game Basics
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a vertical, or seam.
Mirror tells the backside receivers to run the same route as
the front side receivers.
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Backside Tag: B-Base
Example: Cane Right Flex 259 Vertical B-Base
The Base tag tells the #1 receiver on the backside to run a dig route at
10-12 yards. # 2 runs a seam route. The Dig needs to rub underneath
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Backside Tag: B-Texaco
Example: Cane Right Flex 259 Vertical B-Texaco
Texaco tells the #1 to run a crossing route at the heels of the DL.
He should be no more than 2 yards up field from the Line of Scrimmage.
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The # 2 receiver runs a Flag Route, breaking at 10 yards. He aims for the
back corner of the end zone every time.
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Backside Tag: B-Frisco
Example: Cane Right Flex 259 Vertical B-Frisco
Frisco tells the #1 to run a Whip route. He will start along the same path as the
Crossing route in Texaco. After five hard steps inside, he will stop, plant his
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Inside foot, and pivot back to the outside. The # 2 receiver runs a Flag Route,
breaking at 10 yards. He aims for the back corner of the end zone every time.
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Backside Tag: B-Hero
Example: Cane Right Flex 259 Vertical B-Hero
Hero tells the # 1 backside receiver to run either a Post, Streak, or Flag, depending
on the game plan. The # 2 receiver will run a Hunt route at 10 yards, finding the
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Backside Tag: B-POP
Example: Cane Right Flex 259 Vertical B-POP
POP means Post over Post. Both the number 1 and number 2 receivers will run
Posts. # 1 will break at 12 yards and # 2 will break at 8 yards. # 1 will aim for the
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goalpost and # 2 will aim for the front corner of the end zone. The QB will read
the FS.
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Backside Tag: B-VIPER
Example: Cane Right Flex 259 Vertical B-Viper
For this tag, # 1 will cross over # 2 to a depth of 5 yards, push vertical for 5 yards
and then break to the flag, looking to get depth. # 2 will cross under # 1 push up
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to 10 yards, planting his outside foot and turn his numbers square to the QB.
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Backside Tag: B-ALAMO
Example: Cane Right Flex 259 Vertical B-Alamo
For this tag, # 1 run a Hitch over # 2. If he does not receive
the ball right now, he will shuffle to the sideline, keeping his
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Backside Tag: B-SMASH
Example: Cane Right Flex 259 Vertical B-Smash
# 1 runs a 3 step hitch
# 2 runs a flag, breaking at 8 yards; get deep!
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Backside Tag: B-VERTICAL
Example: Cane Right Flex 259 Vertical B-Vertical
# 1: Run a fade, hitting your landmark at 20 x 6
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Backside Tag: B-CHOICE
Example: Cane Right Flex 259 Vertical B-Choice
For this tag, # 1 will cross over # 2 to a depth of 5 yards, push vertical for 5 yards
and then break to the flag, looking to get depth. # 2 will cross under # 1 push up
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to 10 yards, planting his outside foot and turn his numbers square to the QB.
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Backside Tag: B-OPTION
Example: Cane Right Flex 259 Vertical B-Option
For this tag, # 1 will cross over # 2 to a depth of 5 yards, push vertical for 5 yards
and then break to the flag, looking to get depth. # 2 will cross under # 1 push up
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to 10 yards, planting his outside foot and turn his numbers square to the QB.
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50’s/60’s Pass Plays
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56 Spacing 59 Cobra
50’s/60’s Pass Plays
50’s protection means that only the 5 offensive linemen protect the QB. The
RB in the backfield will run a swing route to the front side
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50’s Protection for the OL: It will be slide protection to the left and man
protection from the right.
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50’s/60’s Pass Plays
60’s protection is 6-man protection. It means that the 5 OL and the RB in the
backfield will protect the QB. The RB will block to the right and look inside out
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for a blitzing LB. If there is no blitz, the RB will run a check down route at 4
yards over the guard. The OL will block the same as 50’s.
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Cane Right Flex 150 Fade/Out Mirror
Front side: To the left since it is 100’s.
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yards deep and 6 yards from the sideline. front side.
QB: Presnap- pick the side in which the flat defender
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QB: Presnap: the defender over # 2 on both
sides is even.
Look for the best match-up.
We want our TB against a LB over our TE against a SS.
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Cane Right Flex 150 Fade/Out Mirror
Front side: To the left since it is 100’s.
Vs Cover 2, nothing changes for the QB.
Presnap: Identify the side with the closest
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defender over # 2
Postsnap: Read the CB to the side you chose. Vs Cover 2,
You will need to throw the ball on a rope if you throw the fade.
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T Spread Right 256 Rainbow B-Option
The Backside Tag is Option. The # 1 For Rainbow, the QB will read the flat
Receiver has several options based on Defender, the SS in Cover 3.
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# 1 runs a 5 yard
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T Spread Right 256 Rainbow B-Option
The SS does not widen with the Swing
Route, resulting in an interception.
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T Spread Right 256 Rainbow B-Option
This time the LB widens and takes
Away # 1. The QB needs to see this
And throw to number on the deep Dig
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T Spread Right 256 Rainbow B-Option
The QB sees the LB widen and
throws the dig route to the # 2 receiver.
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T Spread Right 256 Rainbow B-Option
The CB sees the swing route by the FB and widens with
Him. The Sam LB moves vertical with the release of # 3.
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T Spread Right 266 Spacing B-Hero
#1: Runs a Curl Route.
With a Hero tag, the backside # 1 Aim for a point 5 yards over # 2.
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T Spread Right 266 Spacing B-Hero
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Cane Right Flex 256 Spacing B-Hero
The correct read should be to throw the ball to the # 2
receiver or the Hunt Route on the backside.
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Cane Right Flex 256 Spacing B-Hero
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Bunch Right 257 Mesh Base
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Bunch Right 257 Mesh Base
Against Cover 2, the QB reads the flat defender, the CB
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Bunch Right 257 Mesh Base
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Cane Right Flex 159 Vertical Mirror
Front side: To the left since it is 100’s.
# 1 on both side run a 9 route, or a fade to a spot 20 yards deep
and 6 yards from the sideline.
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Cane Right Flex 159 Vertical Mirror
Front side: To the left since it is 100’s.
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T Spread Right 259 Cobra Texaco
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T Spread Right 259 Cobra Texaco
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T Spread Right 259 Cobra Texaco
In this situation, the CB
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Y to open up behind him.
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T Spread Right 259 Cobra Texaco
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T Spread Right 259 Cobra Texaco
The Y can’t get deeper than the CB,
so he breaks his route off and runs
a comeback. The QB reads the
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same and hits him at about 14 yards
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T Spread Right 259 Cobra Mirror
If we are seeing Cover 2 against a trips look, we better
be able to run the ball, as they would probably have 5
in the box.
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If we have to throw the ball (3rd and long, for example), then the QB needs
to read the FS and throw off of his movement.
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T Spread Left 181 Hammer
Our 80 Series is our roll-out pass. Again, 100 is to the left and 200 is to the right.
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T Spread Left 181 Hammer
Our 80 Series is our roll-out pass. Again, 100 is to the left and 200 is to the right.
The CB jumps the Hammer Route. The QB throws the flag. When throwing the flag,
NEVER, EVER throw over a retreating CB!
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T Spread Left 181 Hammer
Our 80 Series is our roll-out pass. Again, 100 is to the left and 200 is to the right.
The CB retreats to cover the flag. The SS jumps the Hammer. The Fill route is left wide
open.
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T Spread Left 181 Hammer
Our 80 Series is our roll-out pass. Again, 100 is to the left and 200 is to the right.
Since all of the receivers are covered, the QB tucks the ball and runs.
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T Spread Left 181 Hammer
Our 80 Series is our roll-out pass. Again, 100 is to the left and 200 is to the right.
Since the frontside receivers and the FS jumped the Flag route, are covered, the QB can
choose to run the ball or throw deep to backside # 1 receiver.
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Ace Left Flex 181 Hammer
Our 80 Series is our roll-out pass. Again, 100 is to the left and 200 is to the right.
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cover 2.
The QB throws the Flag because the CB jumps the
Hammer Route
The QB reads the flat coverage versus Cover 2, the CB.
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Ace Left Flex 181 Hammer
Our 80 Series is our roll-out pass. Again, 100 is to the left and 200 is to the right.
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The Safety jumps the Flag, the CB stays on the Hammer, so the QB throws the Fill Route
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Ace Left Flex 181 Hammer
Our 80 Series is our roll-out pass. Again, 100 is to the left and 200 is to the right.
Although this may be rare, if all of the frontside receivers are covered, and the FS jumps
the Flag, the backside route is wide open for a TD!
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90’s Pass Plays
92 Hitch 94 Wheel
92 Bubble 96 Slip
92 Seam 96 Smash
94 Flat/Bubble 98 Crease
94 Slant 99
Ace Right Flex 292 Hitch Mirror
Presnap: The QB picks a side based on the following factors:
1. Deepest CB
2. Widest flat defender
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3. Best match-up
Which side should the QB throw to? How do you know?
The right side because the CB is lined up deeper than the left side CB
As explained before, all receivers run Hitches. The Hitches are all 3 steps.
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# 2 receivers: if you have a LB lined up over you, run your hitch inside of him!
Ace Right Flex 292 Hitch Mirror
QB: Postsnap: Read the Flat defender and throw off of his movement. If he widens,
throw to # 2. If he stays, throw to # 1. Against Cover 3, the flat defender will be the
defender lined up over # 2.
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Beware the danger players: the inside LB’s when throwing to the # 2 receiver!
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Ace Spread Right 292 Hitch Mirror
Which side does the QB choose presnap? Why?
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of the next LB inside. If the backside has no outside leverage, look to that side.
Playside # 2: Run your hitch inside the first LB. It is critical that you get inside him to
create space and open a window for the QB to throw the ball.
The QB throws the backside hitch since there is no defender in the throwing lane.
Playside # 3: Run a bubble route. Open your hips and turn your shoulders to the QB.
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a window to the # 1 receiver can get into the passing lane. The
QB throws to the frontside.
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Ace Left Flex 192 Seam B-Mirror
Presnap: if CB’s are even, then throw to the widest side.
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Ace Left Flex 192 Seam B-Mirror
Presnap: if CB’s are even, then throw to the widest side.
The QB throws the seam and hits the receiver at about 7 yards. What would happen if
he waited too long to throw the seam?
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Ace Left Flex 192 Seam B-Mirror
Presnap: if CB’s are even, then throw to the widest side.
What would happen if he waited too long to throw the seam? It will be intercepted!
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Cane Ripper Y 296 Slip B-Mirror
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lead the seam!
Frontside # 2: Similar to the seam route in 92 Seam, attack the inside shoulder of the
man over you. As soon as you clear the man, look for the ball. Stay Vertical!
Do not drift!
Backside # 1 and # 2: Mirror tag, run the same as frontside
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Cane Ripper Y 296 Slip B-Mirror
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man over you. As soon as you clear the man, look for the ball. Stay Vertical!
Do not drift!
Backside # 1 and # 2: Mirror tag, run the same as frontside
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