Post Wheel: 5v5 flag football play

Post Wheel is a 5v5 flag football deep passing play run from spread left. The post pulls the corner inside and the wheel climbs the sideline behind them. A big-play call against man coverage. The QB reads X on the post, then Y on the wheel.

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Spread Left

How to run it

  1. X runs the post.
  2. Y runs the wheel.
  3. Z runs the curl.
  4. The center checks down.

The QB read

Read the defender over X. The defender jumps that route, which frees Y. Let it rip.

  1. X POST
  2. Y WHEEL

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

Spread Leftadvanceddeep-shotman-beater

Common questions

How do you run Post Wheel in 5v5 flag football?

Line up in spread left. X runs the post. Y runs the wheel. Z runs the curl. The center checks down.

Who gets the ball on Post Wheel in 5v5 flag football?

In 5v5 Post Wheel, the primary target is Y. Read the defender over X. The defender jumps that route, which frees Y. Let it rip.

Is there any blocking in Post Wheel in 5v5 flag football?

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

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