Monday, November 17, 2014

Utilizing Play Action To Create 1-on-1 Matchups: Part 2



Part one can be found here:  http://theofficialpetersreport.blogspot.com/2014/11/utilizing-play-action-to-create-1-on-1.html

Many teams like deep comebacks on play action. This is a way to keep the defense from cheating on inside breaking routes. It is also a way to set up another way to attack inside windows with play action on a double move.

The Denver Broncos used this idea against the Chargers in 2013. The Broncos used this concept in the red zone to maximize its effectiveness and impact on the game.


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The first read for the quarterback is the slot receiver. He fakes a crack block and breaks up field. The play fake by the quarterback can create a void behind the linebackers, if the linebackers bite hard, it is an easy touchdown.  The Outside receiver on the right is the second read. He cheats his split in by a few yards (this alerts the defensive back to an outside breaking route). He runs the deep out, utilizing a speed cut. He then turns back inside, cutting underneath the corner back.



The route by the slot attracts the attention of the linebackers and safeties. This leaves a large window for the outside receiver. Peyton comes out of the play action and does not like his first read, the slot. He fixes his eyes on the receiver at the bottom of the screen, the “Z”. The figure below shows the receiver making his out cut, about to turn back inside.

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The Z receiver then turns towards the line of scrimmage to make his cut back inside. The ball is already coming out of the quarterback’s hand as the receiver makes his turn.

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The last figure shows the space between the Z receiver and the closest inside defender when he catches the ball.

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This play works well inside of the 15 yard line. Adjustments to the route run by the slot can make the play more suitable for regular field situations.

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