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Quick Slant Right

Split end runs a quick slant for a rhythm throw from the gun.

Concept: Line sets quick protection while the slot clears the underneath coverage.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

Grows with your players

Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.

  1. 10UIntroduce: Learn the footwork and the primary read; protect first, then complete the easy throw.
  2. 12UAdd the pass: Add the play-action throw off this run action.
  3. 14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

QB

Take a quick rhythm drop from the gun and deliver the slant to the split end.

RB

Check-release or block the first free rusher.

Playside Guard

Set quick protection.

Coach it with
Backside Guard

Set quick protection backside.

Center

Set quick protection over the nose.

Coach it with
Playside Tackle

Set quick protection on the edge.

Backside Tackle

Set quick protection backside.

TE

Run-off or block to hold the underneath.

Split End

Run the quick slant, breaking flat inside on rhythm.

Slot

Clear out the underneath coverage.

Flanker

Run off or clear out.

How to teach it

  • 1Line sets quick protection while the slot clears the underneath coverage.
  • 2Split end plants and breaks flat inside on the rhythm throw.
  • 3Ball comes out on time as the receiver breaks.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Receiver breaks too deep — teach a consistent slant angle.
  • !QB holds too long — the throw must come out in rhythm.

Build this into your call sheet.

Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.