Quick Pass Game

700 Quick Series
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1 Step Pass Route Terminology
Swing (o) : Flair route by Running Back. Release parallel to LOS.
Hitch (1) : Outside Receiver quick Hook in at 5 yards.
Slant (2) : Outside Receiver inside break, 3 steps up field, break to the middle the field.
Out (3) : Outside Receiver speed break out. Plant at 7 yards, back to 5.
Stick (3) : Inside Receiver immediate release to the flat. Work to depth of 5 yards, look quick.
In (4) : Outside receiver speed break. Plant at 4 yards toward middle of field.
Turn (5): Inside Receiver drive up field to 10 yards, plant with inside foot, turn to the outside
and comeback to 8 yards. Find the open window.
Corner (7) : Inside Receiver deep corner route. At 7 yards burst to corner.
Fade (9) : Outside Receiver deep “Go” route straight up field. At 4 steps fade to 5 yards from
the sideline.
Seam (9) : Inside receiver streak straight up the field. Use hash marks as a landmark.
Whip : Inside slant, pivot at 5 yards. Slide away from pressure.
Wheel: Inside receiver convert Stick route to a “Go” route up the sideline.
+ Go : Fake shorter route (Hitch, Slant, Out, Slide). Convert to a Fade/Seam.
Hot Read : In certain Pass Protections, a Blitzing Defender may be unaccounted for. The
Quarterback and Receivers must be alert for Audible call or quick throw.
Mayday: Uncovered rule for slot receivers on a run play. Call made by QB to tell offense to
execute the quick pass. Green Protection.
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Passing Tree: Outside Receivers (1 Step)
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2 1 3
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4
Whip
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⊗ WR
QB
Short Routes Intermediate Routes Deep Routes

1) Hitch 9) Fade
2) Slant
3) Out
4) In
Variations
Whip
NOTE: OUTSIDE RECEIVERS CONSIST OF THE X AND Z.

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Passing Tree: Wingbacks/Slot Backs (1 Step)
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7 Wheel
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5
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⊗
WB
QB
Short Routes Intermediate Routes Deep Routes

3) Stick 5) Turn 7) Corner
9) Seam
Variations
Wheel
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Terminology
Alpha: Used in 1 Step Passing with Gold Protection. Tells the Linemen to slide protect left (RB Goes
Right and protects directly off hip of the Tackle).
Bravo: Used in 1 Step Passing with Gold Protection. Tells the Linemen to slide protect right (RB Goes
Left and protects directly off hip of the Tackle).
Gold: Indicates Slide (Zone) Pass Protection. Step and reach play side, protecting the play side gap. Do
not chase. If a defender leaves, someone will be coming back. (RB Blocks off the edge opposite
side of the call.)
Green: Indicates Big on Big Stack Responsibility Protection.
Yellow: Indicates Max Big on Big Stack Responsibility Protection. (Wingbacks and Running Backs, stay in
to protect unless tagged with a route).
Thunder: Call made by the Center in Green and Yellow Protection indicating he will work with the Right
Guard on the stack.
Flash: Call made by the Center in Green and Yellow Protection indicating he will work with the Left
Guard on the stack.
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1 Step Pass Protection
Green Protection: 6 Man
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C R W M #1 $ #2 C
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Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
Q B
Left Tackle Big on Big Man Protection. Stay with the 5 Tech (DE).
Left Guard Work with Center on the stack.

Work with Left Guard on the stack. If no one from the stack shows in your
Center
area and the Mike backer blitzes A gap. Do not just let him go. Pick him up.
Right Guard Big on Big Man Protection. Stay with the 3 Tech (DT).
Right Tackle Big on Big Man Protection. Stay with the 5 Tech (DE).
Step up in protection and look for blitzing linebackers. Inside out #1 to #2. If no
B Back
Linebackers show help with protection.
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Green Protection: 5 Man Green Protection: 7 Man (2 RB’s)
M #1 R M W#1 $ #2
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O O ⊗ O O O O ⊗ O O
Q A Q B
Yellow Protection: 7 Man (WB & RB) Yellow Protection: 8 Man (WB & RB)
#1 R M W #1 $ #2 #1 R M W #1 $ #2
E T T E E T T E
A A W
Q B Q B
Gold Protection: 6 Man “Alpha” Gold Protection: 6 Man “Bravo”
R M W $ R M W $
E T T E E T T E
Q B B Q
LT ⇒ Slide to call. Protect C Gap LT ⇒ Slide to call. Protect B Gap
LG ⇒ Slide to call. Protect B Gap LG ⇒ Slide to call. Protect A Gap
C ⇒ Slide to call. Protect A Gap C ⇒ Slide to call. Protect A Gap
RG ⇒ Slide to call. Protect A Gap RG ⇒ Slide to call. Protect B Gap
RT ⇒ Slide to call. Protect B Gap RT ⇒ Slide to call. Protect C Gap
B ⇒ Block opposite the call, directly off B ⇒ Block opposite the call, directly off
hip of Tackle hip of Tackle
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Play Recognition: 1 Step Passing
Yellow (Max Man Protection) Green (Man Protection)

Yellow 710 A Seam Green 717
Yellow 720 B Swing Green 719
Yellow 720 W Wheel Green 720 Slide
Yellow 730 Green 723
Yellow 742 Green 722 W Stick
Yellow 740 W Wheel Green 737
Yellow 790 Green 749
Green 749 W Stick
Green 793
Green 700 Double Outs
NOTE: GOLD PROTECTION CAN ALSO BE USED.

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Yellow 710 W Seam
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C C
R #1 W M #1 $ #2
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
Q B
O-Line Execute Yellow protection rules. (Max Big on Big Stack Responsibility)
#1 Receiver Run a Hitch. Must make route look like fade.
Run a Seam Read. Look Quick. If not initially open, find the hole in the zone. Continue
W Back
up the Seam or convert to a Post.
Set up in protection and look for the #1 linebacker blitzing. If he doesn’t show help
A Back
inside with protection.
Step up in protection and look for blitzing linebackers. Inside out, #1 to #2. If no
B Back
Play side will be to the two-route side. You’re reading the play side flat defender. If the
flat defender stays in the seam, then hit the Hitch. If the flat defender flies to the flat to
defend the Hitch, then you will try to stick the ball in the seam to the W Back. If you
Quarterback
can’t hit the Hitch or the Seam, then the W back will run his secondary route, which is
either continuing up the seam or flattening out to the Post area. Your secondary read is
the Free Safety. Against cover 3, the W back will most likely continue up the seam.
Against cover 2, the W Back most likely will flatten out to the Post area.
POST SNAP READ

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Green 717
F
C C
$ #1 M W R
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
W A
B Q
O-Line Execute Green protection rules. (Big on Big Stack Responsibility)

Run a Corner. Avoid contact from the defender over you. Break to the corner when you
A Back
get to the depth of the Cornerback. This could happen at anytime during the play.
Run a Seam Read. Look Quick. If not initially open, read the Free Safety and find the
W Back hole in the zone. If the Free Safety stays in center field then continue up the seam. If the
Free Safety over rotates to the Trips side, convert to a Post.
Step up in protection and look for the #1 linebacker blitzing. If he doesn’t show help
Back
The Trips side is the play side unless we determine we have a better match-up to the
single receiver side. You’re making your read off the play side Cornerback. If the
Quarterback Cornerback comes up to defend the Hitch, then hit the Corner route. If the Cornerback
stays in the deep third, then hit the Hitch.
POST SNAP READ

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Green 719
F C
C
R W M #1 #2 $
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
Q B

A Back Run a Seam. Use Hash marks as a landmark.
W Back Run a Seam. Use Hash marks as a landmark.
RB Linebackers show help with protection.
Your pre-snap read is the alignment of the Cornerbacks. You’re looking for the best
match up. First, look at each Cornerback’s depth and leverage. If both Cornerbacks are
Quarterback
aligned the same, choose the best personnel match up. Your post snap read is the play
side flat defender. If the flat defender flies to the flats, then hit the Slot Receiver on the
Seam. If the flat defender sits in the seam, then hit the Hitch.
CORRECT PRE-SNAP READ
WRONG PRE-SNAP READ
POST SNAP READ

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Green 720 Slide
F
C
C $ M W #1 R
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
W A
Q B

Run a Slant. Must beat the defender over you. Get into the open lane. If the passing lane
#1 Receiver
is not open, run a “Go” route into the Seam.
Run a Bubble Route. If you do not get the ball throw to you right away or if you run out
A Back
of field, convert to a Wheel route up the sideline.
Get vertical up the seam to stretch the defense. Read what the Safety is doing. If he stays
in center field take a quick look at the cornerback. If the CB breaks down on the Slant or
W Back Bubble, convert to a Corner route. If both the Safety and the CB stay deep, continue up
the seam. If the Corner is deep and the Safety comes over to cover you, cross his face and
convert to a Post.
B Back inside with protection.
Your pre-snap read is the alignment of the Cornerback and flat defender. The Trips side
is the play side unless the backside Cornerback is giving a favorable cushion. If the play
side CB is playing 6 yards or more off the X Receiver and the flat defender is inside the A
Quarterback Back, you will automatically throw to the A Back on the Bubble. If the CB is playing up,
your post snap read is the play side flat defender. If the flat defender flies to the Slant
route, hit the Bubble. If the flat defender hesitates or drops back, hit the Slant route
immediately. Your secondary post snap read is the play side CB. If he flies up on the
Bubble, hit the W Back running the Corner route in the open area behind the CB. If the
CB bails, hit the bubble.
WRONG PRE-SNAP READ
POST SNAP READ

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Green 723
F
C
R W M #1 #2 $ C
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
Q B

#1 Receiver Run a Slant. Must beat the defender over you. Get into the open lane.
A Back Run a Stick. Cross the face of the flat defender.
W Back Run a Stick. Cross the face of the flat defender.

B Back Linebackers show help with protection.
Quarterback aligned the same, choose the best personnel match up. Your post snap read is the play
side flat defender. If the flat defender flies to the flat, wait until the Receiver crosses the
defender, then hit the Slant. If the flat defender hesitates or stays in the seam, then hit the
Slide route.
WRONG PRE-SNAP READ
POST SNAP READ

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Yellow 720 B Swing
F
C
C #1 R W M #1 $ #2
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
Q B
#1 Receiver Run a Slant. Must beat the defender over you. Get into the open lane.
A Back
Lucky Motion. Step up in protection and look for blitzing linebackers. Inside out, #1 to
W Back
#2. If no Linebackers show help with protection.
B Back Run Swing Route. Make sure to be in front of the Quarterback when ball is thrown.
Your pre-snap read is the alignment of the Cornerbacks and the flat defender. The Swing
route side will be the play side unless the throwing lane is open to the non-swing route
Quarterback side, then that will be the play side. Your post snap read in the play side flat defender. If
the flat defender flies to the flat to cover the Swing route, wait until the Receiver crosses
the defender, then hit the Slant. If the flat defender hesitates or stays in the seam, then hit
the Swing route.
WRONG PRE-SNAP READ
POST SNAP READ

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Yellow 720 W Wheel
F
C
C #1 R W M #1 $ #2
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
Q B
Run a Slant. Try to work past the flat defender. If the passing lane is not open, run a
#1 Receiver
“Go” route into the Seam.
A Back
W Back Razor Motion. Run a Wheel. Look quick, this is not a deep pass.
B Back
This play works best against Cover 2 or Man Coverage, but can also be successful against
an aggressive Cornerback in Cover 3. You’re reading the play side Cornerback. If the
Cornerback jumps the Slant route, or sits in the flat, then hit the Wheel. Against Cover 2,
Quarterback the throw to the Wheel route will be as soon as the Receiver passes the Cornerback.
You’re sticking the pass between the Cornerback and the play side Safety. If the
Cornerback plays the deep third then your next look is to the Slant route. If the flat
defender is in the passing lane, then you will pump fake, reset your feet and look for the
Slant Receiver in the Seam.
POST SNAP READ

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Green 722 W Stick
F
C
C #1 R W M $
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
B Q

Run a Slant. Beat the defender over you and run directly at the defender over the #2. Get
in his way. Do not make contact. If you see a pump fake then convert the Slant to a “Go”
X Receiver
route into the Seam.
Run a Slant. Must beat the defender over you. Get into the open lane. If the passing lane
Z Receiver
is not open, run a “Go” route into the Seam.
Ram Motion. Run a Slant. Beat the defender over you and run directly at the defender
A Back
over the #3. Do not make contact, stop and look for the ball. Work to the open area.
Run a Stick. Get right out to the flat and look immediately for the ball. If you run out of
W Back
room or see the Quarterback pump fake, convert to your secondary route up the sideline.
B Back
Your first option is the W Back into the flats. If he is not immediately open, pump fake
Quarterback then reset. Your second option is the X Receiver on the “Go” route. Your 3rd look is to the
W Back up the sideline. Your last option is the Z Receiver.
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Yellow 730
C F
C
#1 R W M #1 $ #2
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Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
Q B
Run a Out. Attack defenders outside shoulder. If the Cornerback is off, snap the out. If
#1 Receiver the Cornerback is playing tight coverage, the Quarterback will pump fake. You will then
break to your secondary route up the sideline.
A Back
W Back
B Back inside with protection.
Quarterback aligned the same, choose the best personnel match up. You will throw the ball as soon as
the Receiver breaks to the sideline. Throw the ball where only the receiver can make the
play. If the Cornerback is playing tight coverage, pump fake and hit the Receiver up the
sideline.
WRONG PRE-SNAP READ

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Green 737
F
C C
#1 R W M $
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
B Q

#1 Receiver Run an Out. Attack defenders outside shoulder. If the Corner is off, snap the out.
Ram Motion. Run a Corner. Get behind the Cornerback. Avoid contact from the defender
A Back over you. Break to the corner when you get to the depth of the Cornerback. This could
happen at anytime during the play.
Run a Seam Read. Look Quick. If not initially open, find the hole in the zone. Continue
W Back
up the Seam or convert to a Post.
B Back Step up in protection and look for the #1 linebacker blitzing. If he doesn’t show help
single receiver side. You’re reading the play side Cornerback. If the Cornerback breaks
Quarterback on the Out, then hit the A Back on the Corner route. If the Cornerback plays off the X
Receiver in the deep third, then hit the Out. Your third option is the W Back running up
the Seam Read.
POST SNAP READ

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Yellow 742
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C C
#1 R W M #1 $ #2
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
Q B
X Receiver Run an In. Get into the open lane over the original position of the Z Receiver.
Run an In. Get into the open lane. Your secondary route is to get up in the seam. Findthe
Z Receiver
open area.
A Back
Razor Motion. Run a Slant. Beat the man over you. Get into the open lane. If not initially
W Back open and you see the Quarterback pump fake or beginning to roll out then break in to
your secondary route up the Seam.
B Back
You’re reading the play side flat defender. If the flat defender goes with the W Back on
the Slant, then hit the X Receiver on the In route. If the flat defender hesitates or sits in
Quarterback the flat, then hit the W Back on the Slant. If the defender is playing tight man coverage
and neither Receiver is initially open, pump fake and look for the W Back running up the
Seam.
POST SNAP READ

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Green 749
F
C C
#1 $ M W R
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
B Q

X Receiver Run an In. Get into the open lane.
Run an In. Get into the open lane. Your secondary route is to get up in the seam. Findthe
Z Receiver
open area.
Ram Motion. Run a Streak. Drive up the field on the outside shoulder of the defender
A Back
over you.
B Back
single receiver side. You’re reading the play side flat defender. If the flat defender sits in
the flat/short seam to cover the In route, then hit the A Back on the Streak. If the flat
Quarterback defender goes with the A Back, then hit the X Receiver on the In route. Your third option
is the W Back on the Seam Read.
POST SNAP READ

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Green 749 W Stick
F
C C
#1 $ M W R
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
B Q
X Receiver Run an In. Get into the open lane.
Run an In. Get into the open lane. Your secondary route is to get up in the seam. Find
Z Receiver
the open area.
Run a Streak and read the Free Safety. Find the hole in the zone. If the Free Safety stays
A Back in center field then continue up the seam. If the Free Safety over rotates to the Trips side,
convert to a Post.
W Back Run a Stick. Get right out to the flat and look immediately.
B Back
You’re reading the play side flat defender. If the flat defender flies to the flats to defend
Quarterback the Stick route, then hit the X Receiver on the In route once the receiver crosses the flat
defender. If the flat defender sits in the short seam to defend the In route, then hit the W
Back on the Stick. Your third option is the A Back on the Streak.
POST SNAP READ

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Yellow 740 W Wheel
F
C C
#1 R W M #1 $ #2
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
Q B
Run an In. Get into the open lane. If the passing lane is not open, run a “Go” route into
#1 Receiver
the Seam.
Set up in protection and look for the #1 linebacker blitzing. If he doesn’t show, help
A Back
W Back Razor Motion. Run a Wheel. Look quick, this is not a deep pass.
B Back
Linebackers show, help with protection.
You’re reading the play side Cornerback. If the Cornerback jumps the In route, or sits in
the flat, then hit the Wheel. Against Cover 2, the throw to the Wheel route will be as soon
Quarterback as the Receiver passes the Cornerback. You’re sticking the pass between the Cornerback
and the play side Safety. If the Cornerback plays the deep third then your next look is to
the In route. If the flat defender is in the passing lane, then you will pump fake, reset
your feet and look for the X Receiver in the Seam.
POST SNAP READ

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Yellow 790
F
C
C #1 R W M #1 $ #2
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
Q B
Run a Fade. At 4 steps fade to 5 yards from the sideline. If the Cornerback is playing way
#1 Receiver
off and defending the deep third, then convert to a Comeback.
A Back
W Back
B Back
Quarterback aligned the same, choose the best personnel match up. Throw to a spot downfield where
only the receiver can make a play. If the Cornerback is giving cusion and defending the
deep third, then the Receiver will convert the Fade into a Comeback.
WRONG PRE-SNAP READ

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Green 793
F
C C
#1 $ M W R
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
B Q

#1 Receiver Run a Fade. At 4 steps fade to 5 yards from the sideline.
A Back Run an Out. Speed break out at 7 yards.
B Back
single receiver side. You’re reading the play side Cornerback. If the Cornerback drops
Quarterback back to defend the deep third, then hit the Out route. If the Cornerback sits and defends
the flat, then hit the Fade. Against Cover 2, the throw to the Fade route will be as soon as
the Receiver passes the Cornerback. You’re sticking the pass between the Cornerback
and the play side Safety. Your third option is the H Back running up the Seam.
POST SNAP READ

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Green 700 Double Outs
F
C C
$ M W #1 R
E T T E
Z O O ⊗ O O X
A W
Q B

Z Receiver Run a 3 step Slant route.
Line up as wide as possible, about 4 yards from the sideline, and run a Fade route. Force
X Receiver an outside release. If you see the cornerback leaving you and sitting in the flats expect
the ball to be thrown to you.
Run an Out. Speed break out at 6 yards. Be aware of the possibility of the cornerback
A Back rolling up and sitting in the flats. If the corner rolls, you need to comeback to the football
at an angle to avoid running into him.
W Back Run an Out. Speed break out at 6 yards.
B Back
Pre-snap you are reading the alignment and leverage of the defenders over the W and A
Backs. If the A Back has a defender on his inside, he is your primary target. If Both
defenders are playing outside leverage and tight on the receivers, look backside to the
Quarterback
quick Slant route. If both defenders are playing off or inside the W and A Backs you have
the choice of throwing to either receiver. If you recognize a blitz, especially backside,
look for the quick Slant.

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What are some of the different types of pass routes described in the document?

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How are receivers and backs aligned in different formations?

How are receivers and backs aligned in different formations?

700 Quick Series

1 Step Pass Route Terminology

Swing (o) : Flair route by Running Back. Release parallel to LOS.

Hitch (1) : Outside Receiver quick Hook in at 5 yards.

Whip : Inside slant, pivot at 5 yards. Slide away from pressure.

+ Go : Fake shorter route (Hitch, Slant, Out, Slide). Convert to a Fade/Seam.

Passing Tree: Outside Receivers (1 Step)

Short Routes Intermediate Routes Deep Routes

NOTE: OUTSIDE RECEIVERS CONSIST OF THE X AND Z.

Passing Tree: Wingbacks/Slot Backs (1 Step)

Short Routes Intermediate Routes Deep Routes

Green: Indicates Big on Big Stack Responsibility Protection.

1 Step Pass Protection

Green Protection: 6 Man

Left Guard Work with Center on the stack.

Green Protection: 5 Man Green Protection: 7 Man (2 RB’s)

Gold Protection: 6 Man “Alpha” Gold Protection: 6 Man “Bravo”

Play Recognition: 1 Step Passing

Yellow (Max Man Protection) Green (Man Protection)

NOTE: GOLD PROTECTION CAN ALSO BE USED.

Yellow 710 W Seam

POST SNAP READ

O-Line Execute Green protection rules. (Big on Big Stack Responsibility)

POST SNAP READ

O-Line Execute Green protection rules. (Big on Big Stack Responsibility)

CORRECT PRE-SNAP READ

WRONG PRE-SNAP READ

POST SNAP READ

Green 720 Slide

O-Line Execute Green protection rules. (Big on Big Stack Responsibility)

CORRECT PRE-SNAP READ

WRONG PRE-SNAP READ

POST SNAP READ

O-Line Execute Green protection rules. (Big on Big Stack Responsibility)

W Back Run a Stick. Cross the face of the flat defender.

CORRECT PRE-SNAP READ

WRONG PRE-SNAP READ

POST SNAP READ

Yellow 720 B Swing

CORRECT PRE-SNAP READ

WRONG PRE-SNAP READ

POST SNAP READ

Yellow 720 W Wheel

POST SNAP READ

Green 722 W Stick

O-Line Execute Green protection rules. (Big on Big Stack Responsibility)

CORRECT PRE-SNAP READ

WRONG PRE-SNAP READ

O-Line Execute Green protection rules. (Big on Big Stack Responsibility)

POST SNAP READ

POST SNAP READ

O-Line Execute Green protection rules. (Big on Big Stack Responsibility)

POST SNAP READ

Green 749 W Stick

POST SNAP READ