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WR Post

Singleback·Y Trips·11
PostPass PlayCornerDeep CrossCrosserDrag
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FormationSingleback

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Receiver routes

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

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PlayerSideRoute
HB1MiddlePass Block
WR3RightDeep Cross
WR1LeftCorner
WR2RightDeep Post
TE1RightDrag

Read progression

  1. WR3 right, Deep Cross
  2. WR2 right, Deep Post
  3. WR1 left, Corner
  4. TE1 right, Drag

Breakdown

WR Post out of Singleback Y Trips is a man beating passing concept built around the trips side isolating the backside single receiver on a post route while the trips bunch works underneath and clears space with crossing and out patterns. The blocking scheme is standard five man protection with the running back releasing late or checking the edge, giving the quarterback a clean pocket to climb into as he works his post read. The primary read progression starts with the backside post against single coverage, then works to the trips side flow if the safety rotates over to help on the post.

Defensive Reads

Watch the free safety pre snap alignment, if he shades toward the trips side to help with numbers the backside post has a clean lane against single coverage. Read the backside cornerback leverage at the snap, outside leverage with no safety help means the post beats him inside every time, while inside leverage with deep help can bait an interception. Look for user controlled safeties sitting in a deep half or deep third shell since a disciplined user lurking the post window can undercut the throw if the quarterback does not manipulate him with eyes first. Cover 2 shells with two deep safeties splitting the field are the toughest matchup for this concept because the post runs directly into the safety help, so expect to check down to the trips side underneath routes instead. Man blitz packages that bring extra rushers can create explosive plays here since the backside post beats man coverage quickly, but only if the quarterback gets the ball out before pressure disrupts the timing.

Usage Tips

Check the backside cornerback pre snap, if he is playing off man with no safety help over the top the post route wins immediately on a slant of the shoulder throw. Identify single high shells like Cover 3 or Cover 1 before the snap since the deep post attacks the seam left open when the free safety has to respect the trips side. Motion the backside receiver or use a hot route to adjust his release if you see a hard press corner with inside leverage, since that alignment can jam the post timing. This play hits best on second and medium or first down when defenses are not expecting an aggressive shot play, so mix it in after establishing HB Dive or Inside Zone to soften the linebackers and safeties. Pair WR Post with PA Corner Post or Sluggo Seam in your play calling sequence so the defense cannot sit on the same shell, forcing user controlled safeties to guess between post and corner breaks.

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