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Crossing Route Variations & Tags in the passing game
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Simplified Cross (Over & Under) Tim Sparacino July 2008
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Page 1: The Crossing Route Combinations- Over/Under

Simplified Cross (Over & Under)

Tim Sparacino

July 2008

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Cross Rules

• The Cross concept locks receivers into an “over” or “under” combination.

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Cross Rules- Over

• One of the receivers is tagged to go “over”- 7-step Skinny Post

• The other receiver on that side also goes “over” by running the “high mesh”

• The backside runs an “under” combination which for us is: #1 Shallow (low mesh), #2 Dig/In

• F- Protect, Check Down, Swing, or Shoot to either side depending on situation, coaches preference, defense, etc.

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Cross Rules- Over

• After learning these simple rules, tags can be added that will allow for any receiver to be sent on the Post, Dig, Hi Mesh, or Low Mesh.

• The QB progression will be detailed later but it is important to know that it remains consistent regardless of any additional receiver tags.

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X Over

F

4050

YH

X Z

X & H run the “over”Z &Y run the “under”

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Z Over

F

4050

YH

X Z

X & H run the “under.”Z & Y run the “over.”

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H Over

F

4050

YH

X Z

X & H run the “over”Z &Y run the “under”

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Y Over

F

4050

YH

X Z

X & H run the “under.”Z & Y run the “over.”

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QB Progression Specifics

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QB Progression

• The multiplicity of this concept allows the QB to concentrate on one progression regardless of the combination of routes that are employed.

• His progression will always be- look at the “over”, scan from call side flat, to dig, to backside flat.

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X Over- First Look

F

4050

YH

X Z

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X Over- Second Look

F

4050

YH

X Z

As the QB’s eyes drop from X, Z is working under two potential rubs into the QB’s vision.

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X Over- Third Look

F

4050

YH

X Z

Z isn’t available so the QB lifts his eyes, scans across the field and has the Dig/In moving into his vision.

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X Over- Fourth Look

F

4050

YH

X Z

As the QB finishes his progression his fourth option is moving toward the sideline helping to reduce the threat of a late interception.

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Tagging the “Follow” Backside

• The backside combination can simply be changed to a “follow” route.

• This gives you #2 on the low mesh and #1 on the Dig/In.

• Again, note that receivers simply know how to apply the concept rules and the QB progression remains consistent.

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“Follow”

• Follow for us means that #2 runs the shallow cross while #1 runs the dig.

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X Over Follow

F

4050

YH

X Z

Z & Y now execute the “follow” route.

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Z Over Follow

F

4050

YH

X Z

X & H now execute the “follow” route.

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QB Progression Specifics

“Follow” Tag

Nothing changes for the QB except the receivers on each route.

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X Over Follow

F

4050

YH

X Z

QB is “alert” for the big play but knows that the coach wants to work from short to deep with the “follow” combination.

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X Over Follow- Second Look

F

4050

YH

X Z

As the QB’s eyes drop from X, Y is working under the defense into the QB’s vision.

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X Over Follow- Third Look

F

4050

YH

X Z

Y isn’t available so the QB lifts his eyes and has the Follow moving into his vision.

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X Over Follow- Fourth Look

F

4050

YH

X Z

As the QB finishes his progression his fourth option is moving toward the sideline helping to reduce the threat of an interception.

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Multiplicity

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Sending Other Receivers To The Post

• By tagging #2 with the “over,” a coach has simply changed which receiver goes to the post.

• Receiver rules do not change.

• QB progression does not change.

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H Over Follow

F

4050

YH

X Z

By rule, X now is on the high mesh.

1-TD?

42

3

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Y Over Follow

F

4050

YH

X Z

By rule Z is now on the high mesh.

1- TD?

2

3

4

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Adding the Pivot Tag

• “Pivot” tells the receivers that would normally be on the shallow cross to sell the drag route then pivot back to the flat.

• Again, nothing changes for the QB except who is on each route.

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X Over Pivot

F

4050

YH

X Z

H & Z sell the mesh then pivot back to the flat.

1-TD?

2

3

4

Nothing changes for the QB.

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Z Over Pivot

F

4050

YH

X Z

1- TD?

3

24

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X Over Follow Pivot

F

4050

YH

X Z

1- TD?

2

3

4

Again, nothing changes for the QB’s progression.

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Releasing F

• A coach can release F toward the Post pattern to give the QB a quick option vs. pressure and/or help clear out the area for the low mesh.

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Z Over Follow With Free Release

F

4050

YH

X Z

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Releasing F Backside

• Check releasing F to the backside would give the QB another safe option late in the progression.

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Z Over Follow With Check Release

F

4050

YH

X Z

1- TD?

3

24

Late

5

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Releasing F For The Big Play

• The coach can take a shot at the big play with F without major adjustments to the QB progression.

• By sending F on a wheel route, the coach as given the QB another big play option in his initial field of vision.

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Z Over Follow With F On A Wheel Route

F

4050

YH

X Z

1A- TD?

3

24

1B- TD?

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Formation Variations

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Clustered Formations

• The immediate advantage of clustered formations is that you accentuate the potential for natural rubs to occur.

• The “mesh” happens quicker.

• You may also force the defense into a coverage or match-up that you want.

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The “Squeeze” Formation

F

4050

YH

X Z

Nothing has changed for the receivers or the QB but the compressed formation helps you dictate coverage, speeds up the “mesh,” and/or increases the potential for natural rubs to occur.

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Squeeze Z Over

F

4050

YH

X Z

The chance for an initial rub is increased.

Because of the clustered formation, the mesh happens quicker.

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Wide Squeeze

F

4050

YH

X Z

This formation puts the slot receivers outside of X and Z.

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Wide Squeeze Y Over

F

4050

YH

X Z

Now H can work off of another rub. Because of the

clustered formation, the mesh happens quicker.

Y is now on the Post.

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Other Formation Variations

• Because of the multiplicity of this concept, a coach can use a variety of formations to create advantages and dictate the match-up he desires.

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Getting H Under From the Backfield

F

4050

Y

H

X

Z

Red Gun Z Over Follow

1- TD?

2

3

4

Again, nothing has to change for the QB progression.

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The Cross Concept From An Empty Set

X

H Y

Z

F

5040

Z Over Shoot 1- TD?

Quick

2

3

4

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The Cross Concept From An Empty Set

X

H Y

Z

F

5040

Z Over Wheel 1A- TD?

2

3

4

1B- TD?

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5 Wide Squeeze- Y Over Wheel

X

H Y

Z

F

5040

1A- TD?1B- TD?

2

3

4

•F has two potential rubs for the wheel route.

•Y is now on the post.

•H has the benefit of another rub.

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Conclusion

• I hope that this helps in some way.

• If you have more questions feel free to contact me.

• Tim Sparacino ([email protected])


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