5v5 play · Spread

Double Move

Updated November 3, 2026 · 1 min read

Throw the hitch twice early in the game. The third time, the out-and-up runs right past the defender who jumps it.

Routes

• CDrag

  Shallow across the field. Run away from man coverage, sit in a zone hole.

• XOut & Up

  Fake the out, then explode up the sideline when the defender bites.

• YSlant

  Two steps up, then a sharp angle inside. Win in the first second.

• ZHitch

  Run hard 6 yards, stop, turn back to the QB. Quick and safe.

• QRead

  Read X → Y → Z. Throw as she breaks open.

The QB's read, step by step

1. X on the out & up. Look here first, right from the snap.
2. Y on the slant. Covered? Move your eyes here next.
3. Z on the hitch. The last look. Get the ball out before the 7 seconds run out.

Coaching points

• Line up in Spread: two wide receivers near the sidelines, the slot inside, the center over the ball.
• Every route at the same depth on every snap, so the QB can throw on time.
• No picks: receivers cross near each other, never into a defender on purpose.
• Run it to both sides: mirror it and it's two plays.

When to call it

Against man coverage: the routes are built to win one-on-one. Mirror it to attack the other side.

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