Comprehensive Football Passing Concepts Playbook & Read Rules

Inverted Wrap Pass Concepts

  • "WRAP" Inverted Standard Passing Concept

    • Formation & Receiver Alignments:
    • Alignment Tag: INVERTED
    • Concept Name: "WRAP"
    • Receiver Roles & Route Assignments:
      • #1 PS (Playside Receiver #1): Runs a 5-YARD HITCH.
      • #2 PS (Playside Receiver #2): Runs a 5-YARD HITCH.
      • #1 BS (Backside Receiver #1): Runs a 10-YARD DIG.
      • #2 BS (Backside Receiver #2): Runs a STICK-OPTION.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read (PS): Read the deepest defender, throw to the shortest throw.
    • Read (BS): Read the SC defender (Strong Corner / Safety Cover defender).
    • Play Schematic:WRAP Inverted Standard Play Diagram

  • "WRAP" Inverted Hitch N' Go Variation

    • Formation & Receiver Alignments:
    • Alignment Tag: INVERTED
    • Concept Tag: "WRAP"
    • Receiver Roles & Route Assignments:
      • #1 PS: Runs a HITCH N' GO.
      • #2 PS: Runs a 5-YARD HITCH.
      • #1 BS: Runs a 10-YARD DIG.
      • #2 BS: Runs a STICK-OPTION.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read PS: Read Hitch N' Go to Hitch.
    • Read BS: Read the SC Defender.
    • Play Schematic:WRAP Inverted Hitch N Go Play Diagram

  • "WRAP" Fade / Speedo Combination

    • Formation & Receiver Alignments:
    • Concept Tag: "WRAP"
    • Receiver Roles & Route Assignments:
      • PS #1: Runs a FADE.
      • PS #2: Runs a 5-YARD SPEEDO.
      • BS #1: Runs a 10-YARD DIG.
      • BS #2: Runs a STICK-OPTION.
    • Technique Specifications:
    • SPEEDO: Round out to 5 YDS at the top of the route; execute with no hard breaks.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read (PS): Read Fade to Speedo.
    • Read (BS): Read the SC defender.
    • Play Schematic:WRAP Fade Speedo Play Diagram

Spread All-Hitch Formations & Variations

  • 3x1 Spread Hitch Concept

    • Formation & Alignment Rules:
    • Alignment Tag: 1 & 2 PS INVERTED
    • Alignment Landmark: #3 WR: LANDMARK = SPLIT THE OLB AND MLB
    • Receiver Route Conversions & Assignments:
    • Coverage Conversion: OUTSIDE RECEIVERS CONVERT TO FADE AGAINST MAN
    • #1 PS: Runs a 5-YARD HITCH.
    • #2 PS: Runs a 5-YARD HITCH.
    • #3 PS: Runs a 5-YARD HITCH.
    • #1 BS: Runs a 5-YARD HITCH.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read (PS, BS): Read the deepest defender, throw to the shortest throw.
    • Play Schematic:3x1 Spread Hitch Play Diagram

  • 3x1 Spread Hitch N' Go Concept

    • Formation & Alignment Rules:
    • Alignment Tag: 1 & 2 PS INVERTED
    • Alignment Landmark: #3 WR: LANDMARK = SPLIT OLB AND MLB
    • Receiver Route Assignments:
    • #1 PS: Runs a 5-YARD HITCH N' GO.
    • #2 PS: Runs a 5-YARD HITCH.
    • #3 PS: Runs a 5-YARD HITCH.
    • #1 BS: Runs a 5-YARD HITCH N' GO.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read PS: Read Hitch N' Go to Hitch (deepest defender, shortest throw).
    • Read BS: Read Hitch N' Go.
    • Play Schematic:3x1 Spread Hitch N Go Play Diagram

Inverted Corner & High-Low Passing Concepts

  • 2x2 Inverted Hitch / Corner Concept

    • Formation & Alignment Rules:
    • Alignment Tag: INVERTED
    • Receiver Route Assignments:
    • FS/BS #1 (Frontside / Backside #1): Runs a 5-YARD HITCH.
    • FS/BS #2 (Frontside / Backside #2): Runs a 10-YARD CORNER.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read (FS, BS): Read the CB (Cornerback).
      • If the CB bails, throw the HITCH.
      • If the CB sits on the HITCH, throw the CORNER.
    • Play Schematic:2x2 Inverted Corner Play Diagram

  • 3x1 Inverted Playside Corner / Post Concept

    • Formation & Alignment Tags:
    • Alignment Tag: INVERTED PS
    • Alignment Tag: #2 FS - CUT ALIGNMENT
    • Receiver Route Assignments:
    • #1 PS: Runs a 5-YARD HITCH.
    • #2 PS: Runs a 5-YARD HITCH.
    • #3 PS: Runs a 10-YARD CORNER.
    • #1 BS: Runs a 10-YARD POST.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read (PS): Read the CB.
      • If the CB bails, throw the HITCH.
      • If the CB sits on the HITCH, throw the CORNER.
    • Read (BS): Read the S (Safety).
      • If the Safety runs with the CORNER, throw the POST.
    • Play Schematic:3x1 Inverted PS Corner Post Play Diagram

  • 2x2 1-Step Inverted Whip / Corner Concept

    • Footwork & Alignment Tags:
    • Alignment Tag: 1-STEP INVERTED
    • Receiver Route Assignments:
    • FS/BS #1: Runs a 1-STEP WHIP.
    • FS/BS #2: Runs a 10-YARD CORNER.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read (FS, BS): Read the CB.
      • If the CB bails, throw the WHIP.
      • If the CB follows the WHIP, throw the CORNER.
    • Play Schematic:2x2 1-Step Inverted Whip Corner Play Diagram

Slant Route Schemes & Trips Variations

  • 2x2 Slant / Arrow Concept

    • Footwork & Route Adjustments:
    • Drop Footwork: 3-STEP
    • Adjustment Rule: ARROW: CONVERT UP FIELD IF YOU REACH SIDELINE
    • Receiver Route Assignments:
    • FS/BS #1: Runs a 3-STEP SLANT.
    • FS/BS #2: Runs an ARROW.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read (FS, BS): Read the Alley defender.
      • If the Alley defender widens with the ARROW, throw the SLANT behind.
      • If the Alley defender sits, throw the ARROW.
    • Play Schematic:2x2 Slant Arrow Play Diagram

  • 3x1 Slant / Arrow / Shallow Trips Concept

    • Footwork & Alignment Tags:
    • Drop Footwork: 3-STEP
    • Alignment Tag: #1 BS - CUT ALIGNMENT
    • Receiver Route Assignments:
    • #1 PS: Runs a 3-STEP SLANT.
    • #2 PS: Runs a 3-YARD ARROW.
    • #3 PS: Runs a 3-YARD SHALLOW.
    • #1 BS: Runs a 3-STEP SLANT.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read (FS, BS): Read the Alley defender.
      • If the Alley defender widens with the ARROW, throw the SLANT behind.
      • If the Alley defender sits, throw the ARROW/SHALLOW.
    • Play Schematic:3x1 Slant Arrow Shallow Play Diagram

  • 2x2 Slant / Bubble Concept

    • Footwork & Receiver Assignments:
    • Drop Footwork: 3-STEP
    • FS/BS #1: Runs a 3-STEP SLANT.
    • FS/BS #2: Runs a BUBBLE.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read (FS, BS): Read the Alley defender.
      • If the Alley defender widens with the BUBBLE, throw the SLANT behind.
      • If the Alley defender sits, throw the BUBBLE.
    • Play Schematic:2x2 Slant Bubble Play Diagram

  • 3x1 Slant / Shallow / Bubble Trips Concept

    • Footwork & Alignment Tags:
    • Drop Footwork: 3-STEP
    • Alignment Tag: #1 BS - CUT ALIGNMENT
    • Receiver Route Assignments:
    • #1 PS: Runs a 3-STEP SLANT.
    • #2 PS: Runs a 3-YARD SHALLOW.
    • #3 PS: Runs a BUBBLE.
    • #1 BS: Runs a 3-STEP SLANT.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read (FS, BS): Read the Alley defender.
      • If the Alley defender widens with the BUBBLE, throw the SLANT behind.
      • If the Alley defender sits, throw the BUBBLE.
    • Play Schematic:3x1 Slant Shallow Bubble Play Diagram

  • Inverted 3x1 Double Slant / Arrow Concept

    • Footwork & Alignment Tags:
    • Drop Footwork: 3-STEP
    • Alignment Tag: #1 PS - CUT ALIGNMENT
    • Alignment Tag: 1 & 2 PS INVERTED
    • Receiver Route Assignments:
    • #1 PS: Runs a 5 YD FAT SLANT.
    • #2 PS: Runs a 3-STEP SKINNY SLANT.
    • #3 PS: Runs a 3-YARD ARROW.
    • #1 BS: Runs a 3-STEP SLANT.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read (PS): Read the CB.
      • If the CB goes with the SLANT, throw the ARROW.

DUO Passing Concepts

  • DUO Standard Out Concept

    • Alignment Tags & Receiver Assignments:
    • Alignment Tag: #1 BS - CUT ALIGNMENT
    • #1 PS: Runs a GO.
    • #2 PS: Runs a 10-YARD OUT.
    • #3 PS: Runs a 3-YARD ARROW.
    • #1 BS: Runs a 10-YARD POST.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read: DUO Progression — Deep, Under, Over to POST.

  • DUO Dig Concept

    • Alignment & Release Techniques:
    • Alignment Tag: #1 BS - CUT ALIGNMENT
    • Release Technique: #2 PS: INSIDE RELEASE
    • Receiver Route Assignments:
    • #1 PS: Runs a GO.
    • #2 PS: Runs a 10-YARD DIG.
    • #3 PS: Runs a 3-YARD ARROW.
    • #1 BS: Runs a 10-YARD POST.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read: DUO Progression — Deep, Under, Over to POST.

  • DUO Over Blocking Variation

    • Alignment & Release Techniques:
    • Alignment Tag: #1 BS - CUT ALIGNMENT
    • Release Technique: #2 PS: INSIDE RELEASE
    • Receiver Route Assignments:
    • #1 PS: Runs a GO.
    • #2 PS: Runs a 10-YARD OUT.
    • #3 PS: Executes a BLOCK.
    • #1 BS: Runs a 10-YARD OVER.
    • #2 BS: Runs a 3-YARD ARROW.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read: DUO Progression — Deep, Under, Over to POST.

  • DUO Over Progression Variation

    • Alignment Tags & Receiver Assignments:
    • Alignment Tag: #1 BS - CUT ALIGNMENT
    • #1 PS: Runs a GO.
    • #2 PS: Runs a 10-YARD OUT.
    • #3 PS: Runs a 3-YARD ARROW.
    • #1 BS: Runs a 10-YARD POST.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read: DUO Progression — Deep, Under, Over to OVER.

Sluggo Double-Move Passing Concepts

  • 2x2 Sluggo / Arrow Concept

    • Footwork & Receiver Assignments:
    • Drop Footwork: 3-STEP
    • #1 PS/BS: Runs a SLUGGO.
    • #2 PS/BS: Runs a 3-YARD ARROW.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read: Read SLUGGO to ARROW.

  • 3x1 Sluggo / Arrow / Shallow Concept

    • Footwork & Alignment Tags:
    • Drop Footwork: 3-STEP
    • Alignment Tag: #2 FS - CUT ALIGNMENT
    • Alignment Tag: #1 BS - CUT ALIGNMENT
    • Receiver Route Assignments:
    • #1 PS: Runs a SLUGGO.
    • #2 PS: Runs a 3-YARD ARROW.
    • #3 PS: Runs a 3-YARD SHALLOW.
    • #1 BS: Runs a SLUGGO.
    • Quarterback Read Progression:
    • Read: Read SLUGGO to ARROW/SHALLOW.