Each player has a color:QBpasserCcenterXreceiverYreceiverZreceiver
How to run it
- X runs the curl.
- Y runs to the flat.
- Z runs the curl.
- The center checks down.
The QB read
Read the defender over Y. The defender jumps that route, which frees X. Let it rip.
- Y FLAT
- X CURL
When to call it
- Early in the season, as one of the first plays you install.
- On any down when you need an easy, on-time completion.
- On third or fourth and short, when you need a reliable completion.
Tags and formation
Common questions
How do you run Curl Flat in 5v5 flag football?
Line up in spread right. X runs the curl. Y runs to the flat. Z runs the curl. The center checks down.
Who gets the ball on Curl Flat in 5v5 flag football?
In 5v5 Curl Flat, the primary target is X. Read the defender over Y. The defender jumps that route, which frees X. Let it rip.
Is there any blocking in Curl Flat in 5v5 flag football?
No. In 5v5 Curl Flat, the center releases to the flat, and every receiver runs a route, so every player is a receiving option.
Draw your own version
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