The Mesh Concept

Bug I Lt 704 Mesh

• The mesh concept is a great man, red zone, or quarters coverage pattern

• Mesh allows for a check down or blitz read• It gives us a backside Read Rail or Choice• We can run Mesh from motion no motion or

from multiple sets• Because of its innate design it is a great goal

line play

Bug I Lt 704 Mesh

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T H

SE SM

S

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Key the flat defender. He gets rubbed; HIT the flat route.

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The Backside SE has a Read Rail.

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Bug I Lt 704 Mesh: Patterns

• M runs a rub route into a whip off the flat defender. If the defender sprints to the flat you will get the ball. You are a Blitz read.

• The HB motions to halfway between the M and the TB then runs a Smash route from 12 to 19 when he hits the sideline

• The TB runs a flat or a shoot route quickly

Bug I Lt 709 Mesh: Patterns

• SE will run a Read Rail• If the Defender has a 5 yard cushion or more, the S will

run a speed out at seven steps• If the defender gets outside leverage, S will fake a

smash for two steps and then Break into a Skinny Post• If when S releases, he gets on the defenders shoulder, S

will take him deep• If upon release from the LOS the defender has given

him too much respect, Hook up at half the distance and show you QB your numbers.

Bug I Lt 704 Mesh: Rail (or GO) Read

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SE SM

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The Backside SE has a Read Rail.Apply your Read Rail Rules.

Skinny Post: Run this if he gets outside leverage

Speed Out: 5 or more yards cushion

Speed Rail: If you get shoulder to shoulder on his outside

Hook: if he is 8 yards or deeper

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D Lt 704 Mesh: Flat Read

• TB runs up field 2 steps, break at 45 degree angle to mesh with the HB as HB runs his pattern

• As soon as you mesh, break towards the sideline at a depth of seven steps

• Turn back and find your QB’s throwing hand

• Expect the ball quickly

D Lt Hum 704 Mesh: Flat Read

Q 1

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SE SM

S

8

Key the flat defender. He gets rubbed; HIT the flat route.

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C

QB must always check the backside for possible mismatches, bad coverage or uncovered receivers

D Lt Hum 704 Mesh: Smash Read

• Versus MOFC, Look for the flat on PSL

• Versus Man: Look for the flat after the rub by the outside receiver

• Versus MOFO: Look at the safety’s alignment PSL, then, read the flat defender

• Do not pass behind a defender backing up, Throw in front of him

D Lt Hum 704 Mesh: Smash Read (MOFO)

Q 1

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TH

SE SM

S S

Key the flat defender. He gets rubbed; HIT the flat route.

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D Rt. 704 Mesh: Smash Read

• QB key your flat.

• He gets rubbed, peek at your corner.

• Your corner jumps the flat route or mans up with the wide receiver, hit the Smash

• Throw the ball to the sideline where your receiver can make the catch as he runs away from the safety’s area

D Lt Hum 704 Mesh: Smash Read

Q 1

4050

TH

SE SM

S

S

Key the flat defender. He gets rubbed; HIT the flat route.

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C

8MM

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D Rt. 704 Mesh: Whip Read

• QB does his PSL & PSR for coverage and matchups, then, begins his drop

• As the QB drops and begins to execute his read he will first peek at the flat defender for his initial read.

• If the flat defender blitzes, QB will immediately check down to the whip route

• If he does not blitz, he will continue with his progression.

Bug I Lt 704 Mesh

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4050

T H

SE SM

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Key the flat defender. He gets rubbed; HIT the flat route.

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Release the back versus this Def. set

Bug I Lt 704 Mesh: MOFC

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T H

SE SM

S

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Key the flat defender. He gets rubbed; HIT the flat route.

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The Backside SE has a Read Rail.

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