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Play-ActionBest for: Shot play14U+ · Advanced

Play-Action Boot Left

Quarterback fakes the run and boots left with a flood of receivers.

Concept: Backside protects the edge while the tight end drags and the flanker runs a corner.

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14U — Introduce: Learn the footwork and the primary read; protect first, then complete the easy throw. Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. Add the play-action throw off this run action. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

Every position's job

QB

Fake the run to the tailback, boot left off the fake, and read the flood — drag, corner, or run.

Coach it with
QB Read and Keys Team Skelly Pass Period Progression Read (1-2-3)
TB

Carry out the run fake into the line to freeze the linebackers.

FB

Fake or release to the flat as the short flood option.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery WR Route Running Stems WR Release Off the Line
TE

Drag across the field at intermediate depth as the middle flood route.

Coach it with
WR Route Running Stems WR Hands and Catching WR Release Off the Line
Flanker

Run a corner route to stretch the flood high on the boot side.

Coach it with
WR Route Running Stems WR Hands and Catching WR Release Off the Line
Playside Tackle

Hinge-protect the boot-side edge.

Coach it with
Pass Set Kick-Slide Hinge Back-Side Block DB Tackle in Space
Backside Tackle

Cut off or seal the backside rush so the QB can boot clean.

Coach it with
Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker Hinge Back-Side Block
Backside Guard

Protect the backside and pick up any chase.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block
Playside Guard

Show run, then protect the playside interior.

Center

Show run block, then anchor the middle of the pocket.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block Progression Read (1-2-3)

How to teach it

  • 1Build the three-level flood: flat, drag, and corner so the QB has high-low reads.
  • 2Backside must seal the edge so the QB's boot lane stays clean.
  • 3QB gets depth on the boot and keeps his eyes downfield while gaining ground.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Backside end chases and blows up the boot — fix by assigning a firm backside cut/hinge block.
  • !Routes come open at the same depth — fix by spacing the flat, drag, and corner at three levels.
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