Hi Lo Cross: 6v6 flag football play

Hi Lo Cross is a 6v6 flag football passing play run from spread right. Two crossing routes from opposite sides at different depths. The QB reads the middle defender and throws to whichever level they leave. The QB reads Y high, then H low.

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Spread Right

How to run it

  1. X goes deep.
  2. Y runs the deep cross.
  3. H drags across.
  4. Z runs the seam.
  5. The center checks down.

The QB read

First look is Y. Covered? Work to H. Deliver the ball now.

  1. Y HIGH
  2. H LOW

When to call it

  • Against man coverage, where crossing and rub routes create separation.

Tags and formation

Spread Rightintermediateman-beater

Common questions

How do you run Hi Lo Cross in 6v6 flag football?

Line up in spread right. X goes deep. Y runs the deep cross. H drags across. Z runs the seam. The center checks down.

Who gets the ball on Hi Lo Cross in 6v6 flag football?

In 6v6 Hi Lo Cross, the primary target is H. First look is Y. Covered? Work to H. Deliver the ball now.

Is there any blocking in Hi Lo Cross in 6v6 flag football?

No. In 6v6 Hi Lo Cross, the center releases to the flat, and every receiver runs a route, so every player is a receiving option.

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