PassBest for: Passing down
Stick Concept
Quarterback reads the flat defender against the stick and flat combo.
Concept: Slot runs a stick sit-down at five yards while the back runs the flat to stress the defender.
Base alignment — schematic, not to scale
Every position's job
QB
Read the flat defender and throw the stick or the flat.
RB
Run the flat route to hold the flat defender.
Playside OL
Pass set to protect the throw.
Backside OL
Pass set and protect.
Center
Snap and set the pocket.
WR
Run a clear-out vertical or a comeback.
Slot
Run the stick route and settle in the open zone.
TE
Run the stick or pass protect based on the call.
How to teach it
- 1Rep the stick receiver reading zone versus man to sit or convert.
- 2Coach the QB's flat-defender read.
- 3Teach quick, rhythmic footwork on the drop.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Stick receiver keeps drifting; fix by teaching him to plant and sit in the zone window.
- !QB is late on the throw; fix with timed drop-and-throw reps.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.