Everyone loves to use the WR Corner/HB Wheel plays to beat zone coverage from the Gun Split Close formation. Today, we are going over another play that you can use to gain big yards against zone coverage that is very flexible and adjustable.
If you missed Part 1, you can see it here. Part 2 is below:
Playbook: Cleveland Browns
Formation: Gun Split Close
Play: PA QB Slide
Setup #1:
- Hot Route X/square to a Fade route
- (Optional) Hot route your TE to a streak route
Reads:
- A/X receiver WR on the post
- B/circle receiver WR over the shallow middle
- Your final read is the tight end in the flat
Setup #2:
- Hot route your B/circle receiver to a streak route
- Hot route your TE to an option route
- Motion your A/X WR out to the right
Reads:
- Your tight end is your first look
- Then look to your running back
- Finally your A/X receiver
Overview: This is a nice/versatile play to mix into your Gun Split Close scheme.
