Intermediate — All 11 Football

DAGGER

A vertical clear-out paired with a deep dig route, creating a window behind linebackers.
STRENGTH: Cover 3 & Cover 4

Conflict Defender: Hook/Curl defender

FLOOD

A vertical stretch of the sideline with three routes at different depths.
STRENGTH: Cover 3 & Cover 2

Conflict Defender: Flat defender

SAIL

A three-level concept attacking the sideline with routes at different depths.
STRENGTH: Cover 3

Conflict Defender: Flat defender

SCISSORS

Corner/Post combination designed to confuse safeties and create explosive plays
STRENGTH: Cover 2

Conflict Defender: Safeties

SMASH

A high-low concept that combines a short route underneath with a corner route over the top, putting the flat defender in conflict.

STRENGTH: Cover 2 & Cover 6

Conflict Defender:

Corner / Flat Defender

CHINA

Similar to levels, it combines a corner route with double in routes to key the flat defender.

STRENGTH: Cover 2 & Cover 6

Conflict Defender:

Corner / Flat Defender

Y-CROSS

A deep crossing route that stretches the defense horizontally and vertically.
STRENGTH: Cover 3 & Cover 4

Conflict Defender: Linebackers/Safeties

POST WHEEL

A vertical concept that pairs a post route with a wheel route, creating a stretch on the defense by attacking both the middle and sideline.
STRENGTH: Cover 3 & Cover 1

Conflict Defender: Free Safety, Corner

DOUBLE POST

A vertical concept featuring two post routes designed to stress the middle of the field and force the safety to choose between deep threats.
STRENGTH: Cover 1 & Cover 3

Conflict Defender: Free Safety, MOF defender

MILLS (POST-DIG)

A vertical stretch combining a post route over the top with a dig route underneath.
STRENGTH: Cover 4 & Cover 3

Conflict Defender: Safety

SHALLOW CROSS

A shallow crossing route that works underneath to create separation and flow. Usually paired with a dig over top with fades and/or a post on the outsides.
STRENGTH: Cover 3 & Cover 4

Conflict Defender: Free Safety, Hook/Curl defender