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PA Deep Choice

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Breakdown

PA Deep Choice runs off a play-action fake from Shotgun Slot Right, holding linebackers with the run fake before the QB works the pass concept. The backside receiver runs a straight vertical seam up the numbers, the inside receiver on the play side pushes vertical, and the outside receiver runs an option/choice route that breaks back to the sideline against the coverage. This is primarily a man beater built around the choice route winning on a comeback or corner break versus tight man coverage, with the two verticals occupying deep zone defenders as a secondary progression. Primary read starts with the choice route on the boundary, then works to the two vertical routes if the corner sits underneath.

Defensive Reads

Key the play side cornerback at the snap, if he bails into a deep zone drop the choice route will convert to a comeback and settle underneath his cushion. Watch the safety rotation after the play fake, single high safeties leave the deep seam vertical wide open if the linebackers bite on the run action. Man coverage with no safety help over the top is the shell this concept beats worst for the defense, since the choice route has multiple break options to shake a trailing corner. Zone shells like Cover 3 or Cover 4 with disciplined linebackers who do not bite on the fake will clog the underneath windows and force a longer developing throw. Watch for a user lurk defender sitting in the shallow flat area, since a spot dropper there can jump the choice route if the quarterback rushes the read before the break happens.

Usage Tips

Use this on early downs or second and medium when defenses expect run action, since the play fake needs a defense that respects the ground game to fully open throwing lanes. Check safety depth pre-snap: if you see two high safeties sitting deep, the choice route breaking outside is your quickest win because the defense is playing off coverage. If the corner presses at the line, hot route the choice route receiver to a fade or keep the option to break inward against inside leverage. Pair this play in your call sheet with HB Iso or Inside Zone Split from the same set so the run action tendency sets up the fake convincingly. Against aggressive man teams, throw the choice route with anticipation before the break since it wins mainly on separation timing, not after the catch. Avoid calling this into obvious pass situations like third and long, since the play action fake loses value when the defense is already sitting on the pass.

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