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Kennedy Passing Game Basics

We have 6 basic pass series

50’s/60’s- 5 step drop 200’s/300’s- Play-action


Pass
80’s- Sprint out Rocket Screen

90’s- 3-step drop Bubble Screen


Ace Right Flex 292 Hitch Mirror

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90’s: Tells the OL to block 90’s protection.


The QB will catch the snap and hang while 200’s: the receivers on the right are the
he makes his read. Front side. They will run hitches.
“Hitch” tells the # 2
Mirror: The back side receivers will run receiver on the
the same routes as the front side receivers. front

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2: Tells the outside receiver to the
front side what route he is running.
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

• We also have tags for the backside


receivers
B-Mirror B-Hero B-Smash

B-Base B-POP B-Vertical

B-Texaco B-Viper B-Choice

B-Frisco B-Alamo B-Option


Backside Tag: B-Mirror
Example: Cane Right Flex 259 Vertical B-Mirror
The front side is to the right (200). It is 50’s protection, so the FB runs
a swing. The outside receiver (# 1) runs a 9 route. The # 2 receiver runs

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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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the seam and find the open window between LBs.

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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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open window between the LBs.

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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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numbers turned to the QB.# 2 will run a fade crossing under #


1 and hitting his 20 x 6 landmark

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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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QB: Read the CB on the smash; if he drops, throws the hitch


If he sits or attacks the hitch, throw the flag behind him. NEVER
throw over a retreating CB!

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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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# 2: Run a seam, hitting the hash on your side 20 yards deep

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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

• We have several series of pass plays for


50/60’s:
50 Fade/Out 57 Mesh

56 Rainbow 59 Vertical

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.

Mirror: the backside runs


# 1 runs a fade, aiming for a point 20 the same routes as the

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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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between himself and the flat defender.


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RB: runs a swing route to the left since it is 100’s.


Cane Right Flex 150 Fade/Out Mirror
Front side: To the left since it is 100’s.

QB: Post Snap- we still have to read the CB to the


side we are throwing!

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20 x 6 20 x 6
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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20 x 6 20 x 6
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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what the defense does.

# 3 runs a 5 yard# 2inruns a 10-12


route, being Yards dig route,
finding
sure to get inside the open window.
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# 1 runs a 5 yard

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in route, finding the


open window.

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Since it is 50’s protection, the RB will run a swing route


T Spread Right 256 Rainbow B-Option
The SS does not widen with the Swing
Route, resulting in an interception.

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The QB should have thrown the Swing


Route.

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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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The QB should have thrown the Swing


Route.

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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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Route

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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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This creates an open window to # 1.


Against Cover 2, the QB again reads the Flat defender,
which is the CB.

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#1: Runs a Curl Route.
With a Hero tag, the backside # 1 Aim for a point 5 yards over # 2.
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Will run a post. If there is a # 2,


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Against Cover 3, it will be
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Aim for a point 5 yards deep
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If he
Drops, throw the bubble.

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FB: Runs a check down route at


4 yards over the guard.
Check inside out for LB Blitz SS

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immediately looking for the ball. # 3 could line
up in the backfield and run a swing route.
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The QB’s read, SS, stays


in tight and plays the curl.
The QB throws the Swing
Route.

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T Spread Right 266 Spacing B-Hero

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Here, the SS widens with the Swing


Route, so the QB hits the curl.

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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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In this example, the SS widens with the


This time, the LB Swing
widensroute.
outside the # 2
Receiver and the QB doesn’t see him.
This results in an interception.

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Cane Right Flex 256 Spacing B-Hero

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In this example, the three frontside receivers are covered.


The QB patiently scans from right to left and finds the Hunt Route
In the open window between the LBs.

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Bunch Right 257 Mesh Base
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opens up, he hits it right away. If it does not

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# 1 runs a whip read. He aims for a spot 4 yards opendeep


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Cover he flag
3 or the hooksvs Cover 2.
up and shows his numbers to the QB. If the LB stays, he whips out
straight to the sideline.

The release of the receivers in critical. # 2


releases first. # 3 releases second and # 1

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rubs underneath # 2 and # 3. FS

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RB in backfield runs a swing away from the frontside


Bunch Right 257 Mesh Base

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The QB throws the flat route because


the flat defender doesn’t get quick enough.

The QB hits the flat route in stride,

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FS so he can make yards after catch.

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Bunch Right 257 Mesh Base

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The QB throws the flat route


because the flat defender does not
get out fast enough.
The QB must hit the Flat

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FS Route in stride to increase


Yards after catch.
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Bunch Right 257 Mesh Base

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The Whip/Read hooks up because the LB dropped into his


hook/curl zone.
Because the flat defender jumped the
flat route, the QB throws the Whip/Read.

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Bunch Right 257 Mesh Base

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The Whip/Read whips out because the LB did not


drop Because the flat defender jumped the
flat route, the QB throws the Whip/Read.

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Bunch Right 257 Mesh Base
Against Cover 2, the QB reads the flat defender, the CB

Against Cover 2, the Flag Route must break flatter to create

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separation between himself and the deep half defender

Since the flat route gets open


quickly, the QB hits him

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in stride so he can get YAC.


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Bunch Right 257 Mesh Base
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the Flag widens,
route breaks eliminating the flat
flat
route. from
to get separation Since
theit SS
is Cover 2, and the QB reads

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the CB, he looks to the Flag Route

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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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RB: runs a swing route to the left since it is 100.


Cane Right Flex 159 Vertical Mirror
Front side: To the left since it is 100’s.

Notice the throw is in the 12-13 yard range.

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It should not be a deep pass.

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Cane Right Flex 159 Vertical Mirror
Front side: To the left since it is 100’s.

A deep throw on this play will give the


FS time to get over to intercept or

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knockdown the pass.

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T Spread Right 259 Cobra Texaco
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Texaco tag on the backside: # 1 receiver


runs a drag at 2 yards.
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RB in backfield runs a swing


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to the right, since it is 200.
T Spread Right 259 Cobra Texaco

Similar to 259 Vertical, this seam throw is on

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20 x 6
a rope at about 12-13 yards.

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T Spread Right 259 Cobra Texaco

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The SS jumps the seam,


allowing the QB to throw
the swing route.
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T Spread Right 259 Cobra Texaco
In this situation, the CB
stayed with Z, allowing
Y to open up behind him.

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T Spread Right 259 Cobra Texaco

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This time, the Sam and Mike LB drop and

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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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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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the FS to run with you. Aim for a
spot 20 yards deep over the ball.

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Playside # 3: Run a Fill route, breaking at 10 yards. Find an open window!


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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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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 CB retreats, so the QB throws the Hammer Route.


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

• We have 10 series of pass plays for 90’s:

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!
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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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QB throws to the outside receiver because the


flat defender doesn’t widen.
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This time, the flat defender widens, so the


QB hits # 2. Do you see the open window
between the Sam LB and the SS?

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Which side does the QB choose presnap? Why?

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The QB chooses theThe


left routes of the inside
side presnap most
because thereceivers
CB is lined up deeper.
(inside the LB) will draw the LB inside with
them, opening up a window to the outside.

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In trips, the # 3 receiver will run his hitch inside the


nearest LB
Bunch Left 192 Bubble B-Mirror
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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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Backside # 1 and 2: Run the backside tag called, in this case, run a hitch at 3 steps
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throwing lane
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The flat defender widens quickly, opening This time there is a defender who
a window to the # 1 receiver can get into the passing lane. The
QB throws to the frontside.

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The flat defender does not widen quickly,


so the QB hits the bubble in stride. It is
critical the QB hits the bubble route in stride
on his upfield shoulder so the receiver can
get yards after the catch (YAC).

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The receiver will probably have to make the T

CB miss in the open field.


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Playside
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Playside
head. # 2: Run a seam. Attack the inside shoulder of the defender over you. As
soon as you
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like the defender
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as you clear that defender. Why did the QB pick this
Backside # 1 and # 2: Run the backside tag called. It this caseside it is to throw to?
a Hitch-Seam

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Ace Left Flex 192 Seam B-Mirror
Presnap: if CB’s are even, then throw to the widest side.

If the CB’s are even and the QB decides to


throw to the short side, it could result in an
interception.

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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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Frontside
QB: Presnap:# 1: pick
Run the
yourwidest
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right at
Read
the feet
the defender
of the man
over
over
# 2.
# 2.If he
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drops, throw to # 1. If he stays, throw the seam on a dime. Do not
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
Frontside
QB: Presnap:# 1: pick
Run the
yourwidest
route side.
right at
Read
the feet
the defender
of the man
over
over
# 2.
# 2.If he
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drops, throw to # 1. If he stays, throw the seam on a dime. Do not
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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