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Jet PA Comebacks

Shotgun·Doubles Y Off·11
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Breakdown

Jet PA Comebacks is a play-action shot play out of Shotgun Doubles Y Off that uses jet motion to freeze the second level before the quarterback boots or sets to throw off the fake. The concept stacks comeback routes from the outside receivers with underneath crossers or a flat option from the TE and RB, giving the QB a high low read against both man and zone shells. This is primarily a zone beater since the comeback breaks are designed to sit down in the void behind underneath defenders who bite on the jet action, though it also works against off man corners who fail to squeeze the sideline. Primary read progression starts outside with the comeback route, works to the intermediate crosser if the corner sinks, and checks down to the underneath flat route as the last resort.

Defensive Reads

Identify whether the defense is playing zone or man before the snap by checking corner depth, tight man alignment usually signals press coverage that can be attacked with a hot route adjustment. Watch the flow of the linebackers on the jet motion, if they bite hard on the fake the comeback routes will have a wide open throwing lane. Beware of Cover 3 sky or Cover 4 shells with disciplined corners who sink under the comeback break and squat for the interception. User controlled defenders sitting outside the numbers as a lurk threat can jump the comeback route, so be ready to work the underneath crosser or check down instead. Blitz packages that bring extra rushers off the edge can disrupt the play action fake timing, so recognize A gap or edge pressure pre-snap and get the ball out on rhythm to the shorter option.

Usage Tips

Use the jet motion pre-snap to bait linebackers and safeties into flowing with the sweep action, then check if the defense crashes down before the snap.

This play hits best on second and long or third and medium when defenses expect a run fake to be followed by a quick pass instead of a deep shot.

If the corner is playing tight man coverage, hot route the comeback receiver into a fade or out route to prevent him from getting jammed at the top of the stem.

Pair this play with Mtn PA Sweep H-Angle or Mtn PA Spinner earlier in a series so the defense keys run action and stays flat footed against the comeback break.

Look for single high safety shells since the comeback routes work into soft spots vacated by corners bailing to protect the deep middle.

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