PassBest for: Passing down12U+ · Advanced
Y-Cross Deep
Inside receiver runs a deep crosser as the primary read across the field.
Concept: Line big-on-big protects while the crosser clears zones and a dig comes underneath.
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
Set in big-on-big protection and read the deep crosser as the primary.
RB
Pass-block the extra rusher or check-release.
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Playside Guard
Big-on-big pass protection.
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Backside Guard
Big-on-big pass protection.
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Playside Tackle
Big-on-big protection on the edge.
Backside Tackle
Big-on-big protection on the edge.
TE
Run the deep crosser across the field as the primary.
Slot
Run a dig underneath as the secondary read.
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How to teach it
- 1Line big-on-big protects while the crosser clears zones and a dig comes underneath.
- 2QB reads the deep crosser first, then the underneath dig.
- 3Crosser bends to depth across the field behind the clear-outs.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Crosser stays too shallow — teach him to work to the deep-cross depth.
- !Protection breaks down early — big-on-big requires solid one-on-one wins.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.