Orbit PA Boot Lt

Identify the safety alignment before the snap, a two high shell with soft corners tells you the defense may be sitting on play-action and could jump the flat route with a robber defender. Watch the play side linebacker depth at the snap, if he steps up hard to fill the run lane he is out of position to defend the flat and you should hit that route immediately off the rollout. Key any user controlled defender flashing down toward the line of scrimmage pre-snap, that is often a sign of an incoming edge blitz that can beat the rollout protection before the quarterback clears the pocket. Look for a cornerback playing outside contain on the boot side, aggressive corner blitzes or scrape exchange defenses can close the rollout lane fast and force a quick checkdown or throwaway. Against zone coverage, read the flat defender first, if he sinks with the crosser or widens to the sideline late that usually means a zone drop is closing and you need to hit your check down before the window disappears.