Each player has a color:QBpasserCcenterXreceiverYreceiverZreceiver
How to run it
- X runs the quick out.
- Y pushes and sits on the stick.
- Z runs the out on the backside.
- The center climbs into the middle.
The QB read
Read the flat defender. The defender widens with X, so Y sits open. Ball out.
- X FLAT
- Y STICK
When to call it
- Early in the season, as one of the first plays you install.
- On any down when you need an easy, on-time completion.
- Against pressure, because the ball comes out fast.
Tags and formation
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Common questions
How do you run Stick in 5v5 flag football?
Line up in spread right. X runs the quick out. Y pushes and sits on the stick. Z runs the out on the backside. The center climbs into the middle.
Who gets the ball on Stick in 5v5 flag football?
In 5v5 Stick, the primary target is Y. Read the flat defender. The defender widens with X, so Y sits open. Ball out.
Is there any blocking in Stick in 5v5 flag football?
No. In 5v5 Stick, the center runs a slant, and every receiver runs a route, so every player is a receiving option.
Draw your own version
Describe the play you want and the AI Play Builder on the 5v5 tools page draws it for your roster.
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