How to run it
- Y clears out deep.
- X runs the dig across the middle.
- Z breaks to the sideline.
- The center releases to the right flat.
The QB read
Y runs straight at the safety and pulls them deep. Be patient. The dig comes open behind them. Rip it.
- Y CLEAR
- X DIG
When to call it
- When the defense is crowding the line or playing tight underneath.
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Common questions
How do you run Dagger in 5v5 flag football?
Line up in trips left. Y clears out deep. X runs the dig across the middle. Z breaks to the sideline. The center releases to the right flat.
Who gets the ball on Dagger in 5v5 flag football?
In 5v5 Dagger, the primary target is X. Y runs straight at the safety and pulls them deep. Be patient. The dig comes open behind them. Rip it.
Is there any blocking in Dagger in 5v5 flag football?
No. In 5v5 Dagger, the center releases to the flat, and every receiver runs a route, so every player is a receiving option.
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