How to run it
- Z runs straight up the field.
- Y runs the post.
- X fakes vertical and returns to the flat.
- The center releases to the right flat.
The QB read
The bunch sells vertical. Z and Y take the defenders deep. X turns back to the flat, wide open. Throw it.
- X RETURN
When to call it
- After you have shown the base look a few times.
- Against man coverage, where crossing and rub routes create separation.
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Common questions
How do you run Return in 5v5 flag football?
Line up in bunch left. Z runs straight up the field. Y runs the post. X fakes vertical and returns to the flat. The center releases to the right flat.
Who gets the ball on Return in 5v5 flag football?
In 5v5 Return, the primary target is X. The bunch sells vertical. Z and Y take the defenders deep. X turns back to the flat, wide open. Throw it.
Is there any blocking in Return in 5v5 flag football?
No. In 5v5 Return, the center releases to the flat, and every receiver runs a route, so every player is a receiving option.
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