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Drag In

Singleback·Doubles North·11
DragPass PlayCornerCrosserInStreak
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Receiver routes

Depth-chart slots are shown as they line up in the base package for this set.

See this play with a team's players
PlayerSideRoute
HB1MiddlePass Block
WR1LeftSpeed In
WR3LeftDrag
TE1RightCorner
WR2RightStreak

Read progression

  1. TE1 right, Corner
  2. WR2 right, Streak
  3. WR3 left, Drag
  4. WR1 left, Speed In

Breakdown

Drag In is a man beater built out of Singleback Doubles North that uses a shallow drag route crossing the field underneath to create immediate horizontal separation from man defenders. The concept pairs the drag with an in-breaking route from the opposite side and a vertical stem from the backside receiver, giving the quarterback a natural high low read against zone drops. Primary progression starts with the drag on the crossing route, then works to the in route sitting down in the intermediate window, before checking down to the running back if both are covered.

Defensive Reads

Read the middle linebacker depth at the snap since a shallow drop signals he is keying the drag and will undercut the throw Watch for a user controlled defender sitting in the shallow hole, this is the primary lurk threat that can jump the drag route and bait a pick six Identify Cover 2 or Cover 4 shells pre-snap since the underneath zone defenders can rally quickly and close the drag window before the quarterback releases Man coverage with no safety help over the top is the ideal look since the drag creates instant separation against trailing defenders Blitz packages that bring an extra rusher off the edge can force a quick and inaccurate throw, so check the box count and hot route protection if you see six or more defenders threatening the line

Usage Tips

Motion the slot receiver pre-snap to identify man versus zone based on whether a defender follows across the formation

Use the drag as your answer against Cover 3 and Cover 4 since it exploits the seam vacated by underneath zone defenders sinking to their landmarks

Hot route the backside receiver into a quick out if you see press man coverage to give yourself an outlet against aggressive corners

Call this on early down and medium distance situations where you want a high percentage completion to stay ahead of the sticks

Sequence this with PA Cross or Stick from the same set so linebackers cannot sit on the drag concept and jump the crossing route

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