Each player has a color:QBpasserCcenterXreceiverYreceiverZreceiver
How to run it
- X runs the dig.
- Y drags across.
- Z goes deep.
- The center checks down.
The QB read
Eyes start on X. X is taken away, so Y comes open. Throw it on time.
- X DIG
- Y DRAG
When to call it
- On any down when you need an easy, on-time completion.
- Against man coverage, where crossing and rub routes create separation.
Tags and formation
Common questions
How do you run Shallow Cross in 5v5 flag football?
Line up in spread right. X runs the dig. Y drags across. Z goes deep. The center checks down.
Who gets the ball on Shallow Cross in 5v5 flag football?
In 5v5 Shallow Cross, the primary target is Y. Eyes start on X. X is taken away, so Y comes open. Throw it on time.
Is there any blocking in Shallow Cross in 5v5 flag football?
No. In 5v5 Shallow Cross, the center releases to the flat, and every receiver runs a route, so every player is a receiving option.
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