PLAY ACTION CONCEPTS

YANKEE

A play-action concept combining a deep post with a crossing route to create an explosive vertical and horizontal stretch.

STRENGTH: Cover 3, Cover 4, Cover 1

Conflict Defender: Free Safety

Football play diagram with routes and positions marked, including safeties, linebackers, and offensive players on the field.

BOOT SLIDE

A boot concept with a backside crosser or “slide” route coming across the formation late.

STRENGTH: Cover 3 & Man Coverage

Conflict Defender: Linebackers, Flat Defender

American football play diagram with labeled players and routes on a field.

FLOOD / SAIL

A play-action rollout concept that creates a three-level stretch to one side of the field.

STRENGTH: Cover 3 & Cover 2

Conflict Defender: Flat Defender

Football play diagram with formations and routes on a field. Includes players labeled with initials, arrows showing movement patterns, and an alert warning. Field markings and yard lines are visible.

LEAK

A deceptive play-action concept where a blocker releases late into the flat or downfield.

STRENGTH: Cover 3 & Aggressive Defenses

Conflict Defender: Linebackers, Edge Defender

American football play diagram showing player positions and routes for both teams on a field with yard lines, with safety and wide receiver routes, and an alert call.

POST-WHEEL

A play-action concept pairing a post with a wheel route, creating a vertical stretch inside and outside.

STRENGTH: Cover 3 & Cover 1

Conflict Defender: Safety, Cornerbacks

American football offensive play diagram with player positions, routes, and annotations on a field with yard lines.

SCISSORS

Crossing vertical routes designed to stress safeties and create explosive opportunities downfield.

STRENGTH: Cover 2 & Cover 4

Conflict Defender: Safeties

Football play diagram on a field showing team positions, routes, and movements, with routes marked by arrows and letters representing players.