Unraveling Passing Concepts: A Comprehensive Guide to Wide Receivers and Pass Plays

:football:Passing concepts are a series of routes commonly used together to break defenses.

:arrows_clockwise:Different combinations of routes are used to capitalize on different coverages and break up zones.

:two_men_holding_hands:Two wide receivers sets like double slant and verticals are commonly used to stretch the defense.

:triangular_ruler:Two by two sets like scissors, divide, and post wheel are used to split defenders and create openings.

:fire:Passing concepts like smash, stick, flood, and mesh are designed to manipulate zones and create mismatches.

What are passing concepts?

—Passing concepts are a series of routes commonly used together to break defenses and capitalize on different coverages.

How do wide receivers utilize passing concepts?

—Wide receivers use passing concepts to get open by running specific routes in coordination with other receivers.

What are some popular passing concepts?

—Some popular passing concepts include double slant, verticals, levels, scissors, divide, post wheel, smash, stick, flood, and mesh.

How do passing concepts manipulate defenses?

—Passing concepts manipulate defenses by stretching zones, creating mismatches, and forcing defenders to make choices.

Which passing concept is best against zone coverage?

—Flood and mesh concepts are effective against zone coverage as they flood the zones and create open receivers.

00:00Introduction to the video and the importance of understanding passing concepts.

05:22Explanation of wide receiver positions, formations, and rules.

08:08Overview of common passing concepts like double slant, verticals, levels, scissors, divide, post wheel, smash, stick, flood, and mesh.

10:58Examples of passing concepts in different formations and situations.