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Angle Curls

Shotgun·Doubles Y Off·11

Curl Angle Pass Play

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Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetDoubles Y Off

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

In 2 playbooks

Franchise College Spread OffenseOffense Spread Classic

Breakdown

Angle Curls out of Shotgun Doubles Y Off is a zone beater built around an angle route from the backfield paired with curl routes from the outside receivers. The angle route out of the backfield attacks linebackers and creates a natural rub against man coverage while the curls sit down in the intermediate zones between 8 and 12 yards to punish soft zone drops. Primary progression starts with the angle route to isolate a linebacker in space, then works to the near-side curl if the underneath defenders squat too hard on the flat or drive on the check down.

Defensive Reads

Watch the flow of the middle linebacker at the snap since Cover 3 zone drops with heavy inside leverage will take away the angle route and force you to work the curls instead. Identify if the defense is running a match zone concept like Cover 4 or Cover 6 since those shells can bracket the curl routes and make the angle route the only clean answer. Key on user controlled defenders sitting in the shallow hook or curl zones, since a good user lurking underneath can jump the curl break if you telegraph it with your eyes. Blitz packages that bring extra rushers off the edge or through the A gap will often leave the angle route wide open in the vacated underneath area, so be ready to get the ball out fast against pressure. If cornerbacks are playing tight man press outside, expect the curls to have a tougher time separating, which means the angle route becomes the higher percentage look against man coverage looks.

Usage Tips

Use pre-snap motion or a quick glance at the middle of the field safety to confirm single high versus two high before the snap so you know whether the curls will have a hole to sit in.

Against zone shells like Cover 3 or Cover 2, target the curl on the side where the flat defender widens the most, since that opens the throwing lane for the sit route.

If the defense shows man coverage, prioritize the angle route out of the backfield immediately since the natural break should shake a linebacker or slower defender in coverage.

Hot route the backside curl into a deeper comeback or speed out if you are facing aggressive underneath jumpers who like to sit on curl breaks in man matchups.

Pair this play with Mtn Stick or Curl Combo in the same set to keep the defense guessing between angle concepts and traditional stick reads, forcing linebackers to respect multiple short to intermediate zones on early downs.