Each player has a color:QBpasserCcenterXreceiverYreceiverZreceiver
How to run it
- X goes deep.
- Y runs the deep cross.
- Z drags across.
- The center checks down.
The QB read
First look is Y. Covered? Work to Z. Deliver the ball now.
- Y HIGH
- Z LOW
When to call it
- Against man coverage, where crossing and rub routes create separation.
Tags and formation
Common questions
How do you run Hi Lo Cross in 5v5 flag football?
Line up in spread left. X goes deep. Y runs the deep cross. Z drags across. The center checks down.
Who gets the ball on Hi Lo Cross in 5v5 flag football?
In 5v5 Hi Lo Cross, the primary target is Z. First look is Y. Covered? Work to Z. Deliver the ball now.
Is there any blocking in Hi Lo Cross in 5v5 flag football?
No. In 5v5 Hi Lo Cross, the center releases to the flat, and every receiver runs a route, so every player is a receiving option.
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