Understanding Football: Passing Game Concepts (Part 2)

Introduction

• Presenter: Joel Klatt
• Focus: Drop-back passing concepts
• Previous Videos:
  • First video: Quick game (three-step and one-step out of shotgun)
  • Covers defensive coverages and terms
  • Recommended to view the first video for foundational understanding

Drop-Back Passing Concepts

1. Hank Concept

• Full Field Read: Read after snap, not pre-snap.
• Primary Target: Hank route (over the ball, 8-10 yards, settles).
• Outside Routes: Curl-flat combination on each side.
• Quarterback's Process:
  • Read Hank route first.
  • If covered, move to curl-flat on the side of the coverage.
  • Five-step drop, throw on fifth or hitch step if moving to curl-flat.
  • Progression: High to low on curl-flat side.
  • Never go backward in progression.
• Ideal Situations: Great for third-down conversions (e.g., third and six).

2. Drive Concept

• Formation: Optimal in 3x1 formation (three receivers on one side).
• Triangle Foundation:
  • Shallow cross route (driver).
  • Basic route (small dig) from same side.
  • Check down to back after protection.
• Read Process: Low to high progression.
  • Versus zone: Sit down.
  • Versus man: Run.
• Tags and Alerts:
  • X tag for single receiver side (matchup based).
  • Coverage alert in quarters for potential post throw.
• Example Call:
  • "Trey Right Zip, Two Jet, Z Drive, X Out"

3. All-Go Special

• Set Up: Three-by-one formation, four vertical routes.
• Reading Coverage:
  • Open Coverage: Two up on safety, read inside-out.
    • Bender route must be on top of linebacker.
  • Closed Coverage: Two up on middle safety.
    • Prefer seam route (hole shot).
• Wide Receiver Roles:
  • Adjust routes based on safety's response.
  • Conversion routes vs. closed coverage (comebacks/dropouts).
• Key Points:
  • Simplicity for QB, complexity for defense.
  • Run out of various formations.
  • Effective against multiple coverages.

Conclusion

• Recap of drop-back passing concepts covered:
  • Hank, Drive, and All-Go Special.
• Encouragement to watch previous videos for complete understanding.
• Open invitation for viewer feedback and suggestions for future topics.