How to run it
- X runs the corner.
- Y lines up behind him and runs the post.
- Z curls on the backside.
- The center drags underneath.
The QB read
The stack releases together. X breaks outside. Y cuts to the post, and the pick springs him.
- X CORNER
- Y POST
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.
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Common questions
How do you run Scissors in 5v5 flag football?
Line up in stack right. X runs the corner. Y lines up behind him and runs the post. Z curls on the backside. The center drags underneath.
Who gets the ball on Scissors in 5v5 flag football?
In 5v5 Scissors, the primary target is Y. The stack releases together. X breaks outside. Y cuts to the post, and the pick springs him.
Is there any blocking in Scissors in 5v5 flag football?
No. In 5v5 Scissors, the center releases to the flat, and every receiver runs a route, so every player is a receiving option.
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