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H Mtn Mesh Post

Shotgun·Trey Open·11
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Breakdown

H Mtn Mesh Post out of Shotgun Trey Open combines a classic mesh concept underneath with a post shot on top, giving you a true man beater with a built in zone answer. The two shallow crossers create natural traffic to shake defenders trying to trail in man coverage, while the post from the H attacks the middle of the field void against single high shells. Primary read progression starts with the post if you get a pre-snap indicator of Cover 3 or Cover 1 with no help over the top, then works down to the mesh crossers underneath if the safety stays deep or the defense plays zone.

Defensive Reads

Pre-snap, identify single high versus two high safety alignment, since the post route is the built in answer to one deep defender Watch linebacker depth at the snap, shallow drop linebackers will jump the mesh crossers and open up the post window Post snap, key the deep safety's break, if he bites on the mesh action or bails too early to the post side, take advantage accordingly Beware of a robber or lurk defender sitting in the shallow middle zone, this can undercut the mesh crossers and bait a turnover This play struggles against a well disciplined Cover 3 with a deep middle defender who stays home, since that shrinks the post window and forces you into the underdeep mesh option

Usage Tips

Check the safety count before the snap, if you see one deep safety take the post shot immediately off the play fake mesh look

Against two high shells, work the mesh combo underneath since the post will likely be capped by a deep half defender

Use motion or a hot route to send the H in slightly delayed if the defense shows man coverage to let the mesh develop and create a natural rub

This play pairs well with Mesh Dig and H Mtn X Shallow Cross in the same set, since all three show a similar mesh action but attack different levels, keeping the defense guessing

Best called on second and medium or third and long when you need a defined answer against both man and zone, since the post gives explosive play potential and the mesh gives a safe underneath completion

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