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Breakdown
Quick Slot Out is a five step timing concept out of Pistol Spread 10 personnel with no backfield help, meaning the QB has to get the ball out fast off the snap. On the diagram, the left slot runs a quick out breaking to the sideline while the outside receiver on that side clears vertically to take the corner with him, and on the right side the two receivers run a crossing man beater concept with one breaking outside deep and the other cutting under him. The primary read starts with the left out route since it is the quickest developing throw, then progresses to the right side crossing routes if the out is jumped, making this a solid man and zone beater against soft corners or off man coverage.
Defensive Reads
Watch the corner over the left slot receiver pre snap, if he is playing tight man or has inside leverage the out route throw becomes risky and you should look right immediately. Identify zone shells like Cover 2 or Cover 3 before the snap, since a flat defender sitting underneath the out route can jump the throw for a big hit or pick six. Key the linebacker depth on the crossing side, shallow linebackers can undercut the underneath crosser while deep linebackers open a throwing window there. Look for user controlled defenders lurking near the crossing routes since a smart user can sit in that traffic area and bait a turnover. Beware of disguised blitzes that bring extra rushers off the edge, since this play has no protection help in the backfield and a fast pressure package forces the ball out before routes fully develop.
Usage Tips
Get the ball out on time to the out route, this play lives and dies on quick timing so do not hold the ball if the primary window is there.
Check the corner alignment before the snap, if you see soft or off man coverage the out route to the boundary is nearly automatic.
Use the crossing combo on the right as your answer versus man coverage since natural picks create separation against tight man defenders.
Pair this play with Speed Out or Quick Slants from the same set to keep the defense guessing on quick game concepts without changing your formation tendencies.
Call this on early downs or third and short since the routes are shallow and designed for a fast, high percentage completion rather than explosive gains.
