Offense - Routes

Question 1

Bubble Screen

Answer 1

Type of screen pass where WR or TE moves on curved path toward sideline to receive immediate throw from QB

Question 2

Corner

Answer 2

WR runs up-field then bends toward sideline at a diagonal; most effective against coverage using inside leverage - component of smash concept

Question 3

Deep Comeback

Answer 3

Stresses the CB by selling a go route, then creates separation at the cut point

Question 4

Dig

Answer 4

WR starts downfield on a vertical stem, before breaking across the middle of the field at 90-degree angle (12-15 yards downfield); component of drive & Mills concepts

Question 5

Go

Answer 5

Vertical pass pattern run along left or right side of field toward the end zone; used to exploit speed and open intermediate windows

Question 6

Option

Answer 6

Commonly run from inside receiver, must read the defensive coverage and make a post-snap decision

Question 7

Quick Hitch

Answer 7

WR sprints downfield before turning back toward QB; similar to curl route which is deeper

Question 8

Smoke

Answer 8

Quick, one-step hitch route; WR takes one step forward on a vertical stem then pivots to the middle of field