PassBest for: Passing down12U+ · Advanced
Stick Concept Left
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.
Age version
Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14U — Add the pass: 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
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.
- 12UIntroduce: Learn the footwork and the primary read; protect first, then complete the easy throw.
- 14UAdd the pass: Add the play-action throw off this run action. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
QB
Take a quick drop and read the flat defender against the stick-flat combo.
RB
Run the flat route to stress the flat defender.
Playside Tackle
Set quick protection on the edge.
Backside Tackle
Set quick protection backside.
TE
Block or run a complementary route.
Coach it with
Slot
Run the stick, sit down at five yards facing the QB.
Backside WR
Run a backside route or clear out.
How to teach it
- 1Slot runs a stick sit-down at five yards while the back runs the flat.
- 2QB reads the flat defender: throw the flat if he sits, stick if he widens.
- 3Stick route settles in the window facing the QB.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Slot drifts on the stick — teach him to sit and show his numbers.
- !QB doesn't read the flat defender — teach the high-low progression.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.