Mtn PA Boot

Read the flow of the linebackers at the snap, if they crash hard toward the run fake, the crossing route behind them will be wide open. Identify single high versus two high safety shells before the snap, single high defenses are more vulnerable since the deep half rotation often leaves the boot side underprotected. Watch for a contain defender or spy sitting outside the tackle box, this is the primary defender who can blow up the play by forcing an early throw. Man coverage on the tight end is a green light for the deep crosser since it creates natural separation as he works across the field away from his defender. Zone coverage with a hard cloud corner sinking under the deep route can jump the crosser, so be ready to check down to the flat or check down receiver if that defender flashes late.