Deep Cross: 5v5 flag football play

Deep Cross is a 5v5 flag football deep passing play run from trips right. The slot runs a deep cross from the trips side into the open weak side while the outside receivers clear. Best against single-high and man. The QB reads X, then Y.

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Trips Right

How to run it

  1. X goes deep.
  2. Y runs the deep cross.
  3. Z runs to the flat.
  4. The center checks down.

The QB read

Eyes start on X. X is taken away, so Y comes open. Throw it on time.

  1. X 1
  2. Y 2

When to call it

  • When the defense is crowding the line or playing tight underneath.
  • Against man coverage, where crossing and rub routes create separation.

Tags and formation

Trips Rightadvanceddeep-shotman-beater

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Common questions

How do you run Deep Cross in 5v5 flag football?

Line up in trips right. X goes deep. Y runs the deep cross. Z runs to the flat. The center checks down.

Who gets the ball on Deep Cross in 5v5 flag football?

In 5v5 Deep Cross, the primary target is Y. Eyes start on X. X is taken away, so Y comes open. Throw it on time.

Is there any blocking in Deep Cross in 5v5 flag football?

No. In 5v5 Deep Cross, the center releases to the flat, and every receiver runs a route, so every player is a receiving option.

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