PassBest for: Passing down
Smash Concept
A hitch-corner combination attacks the flat and deep corner high-low.
Concept: Outside receiver runs a hitch while the slot runs a corner over the top of the flat defender.
Base alignment — schematic, not to scale
Every position's job
QB
Read the cornerback, throw the hitch if he sinks or the corner if he squats.
RB
Check protection or release as an outlet.
Playside OL
Pass set to protect the throw.
Backside OL
Pass set and protect.
Center
Snap and set the pocket.
WR
Run the hitch at five to six yards.
Slot
Run the corner route over the top.
TE
Pass protect or run a check-down.
How to teach it
- 1Rep the high-low read on the cornerback.
- 2Coach the corner route's speed cut to the flag.
- 3Teach the hitch receiver to come back to the ball.
Common mistakes to fix
- !QB throws the corner into the safety; fix by teaching him to read leverage first.
- !Corner route breaks too flat; fix by teaching a proper flag angle.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.