Slant Wheel: 6v6 flag football play

Slant Wheel is a 6v6 flag football deep passing play run from spread left. The outside slant cuts inside and the slot wheels up the sideline behind it. The slant creates traffic for the man defender. The QB reads X on the slant, then Y on the wheel.

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Spread Left

How to run it

  1. X runs the slant.
  2. Y runs the wheel.
  3. H runs the curl.
  4. Z settles in the hole.
  5. The center checks down.

The QB read

Eyes start on X. X is taken away, so Y comes open. Throw it on time.

  1. X SLANT
  2. Y WHEEL

When to call it

  • Against man coverage, where crossing and rub routes create separation.
  • When the defense is crowding the line or playing tight underneath.

Tags and formation

Spread Leftintermediateman-beaterdeep-shot

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Common questions

How do you run Slant Wheel in 6v6 flag football?

Line up in spread left. X runs the slant. Y runs the wheel. H runs the curl. Z settles in the hole. The center checks down.

Who gets the ball on Slant Wheel in 6v6 flag football?

In 6v6 Slant Wheel, 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 Slant Wheel in 6v6 flag football?

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

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