Out and Up: 5v5 flag football play

Out and Up is a 5v5 flag football deep passing play run from spread left. The out sells the sideline throw, then the receiver turns it upfield. The QB pumps the out to freeze the corner. The throw goes to X going up.

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Spread Left

How to run it

  1. X runs the out and up.
  2. Y sits on the hitch.
  3. Z runs the curl.
  4. The center checks down.

The QB read

Everybody runs their route hard. Watch X win the matchup. Let it fly.

  1. X UP

When to call it

  • When the defense is crowding the line or playing tight underneath.
  • After you have shown the base look a few times.

Tags and formation

Spread Leftadvanceddeep-shottrick

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Common questions

How do you run Out and Up in 5v5 flag football?

Line up in spread left. X runs the out and up. Y sits on the hitch. Z runs the curl. The center checks down.

Who gets the ball on Out and Up in 5v5 flag football?

In 5v5 Out and Up, the primary target is X. Everybody runs their route hard. Watch X win the matchup. Let it fly.

Is there any blocking in Out and Up in 5v5 flag football?

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

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