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Tim Sparacino
July 2008
Cross Rules
• The Cross concept locks receivers into an
“over” or “under” combination.
Cross Rules- Over
• One of the receivers is tagged to go “over”- 7-step
Skinny Post
• The other receiver on that side also goes “over” by
running the “high mesh”
• The backside runs an “under” combination which
for us is: #1 Shallow (low mesh), #2 Dig/In
• F- Protect, Check Down, Swing, or Shoot to either
side depending on situation, coaches preference,
defense, etc.
Cross Rules- Over
• After learning these simple rules, tags can
be added that will allow for any receiver to
be sent on the Post, Dig, Hi Mesh, or Low
Mesh.
• The QB progression will be detailed later
but it is important to know that it remains
consistent regardless of any additional
receiver tags.
X Over
40
50
X Z
H Y
X Z
H Y
F
X & H run the “under.”
Z & Y run the “over.”
H Over
40
50
X Z
H Y
X Z
H Y
F
X & H run the “under.”
Z & Y run the “over.”
QB Progression Specifics
QB Progression
• The multiplicity of this concept allows the
QB to concentrate on one progression
regardless of the combination of routes that
are employed.
• His progression will always be- look at the
“over”, scan from call side flat, to dig, to
backside flat.
X Over- First Look
40
50
X Z
H Y
F
X Over- Second Look
40
X Z
H Y
F
X Over- Third Look
40
50
X Z
H Y
Z isn’t available so the QB
lifts his eyes, scans across the F
X Z
H Y
X Z
H Y
X Z
H Y
“Follow” Tag
Nothing changes for the QB except
the receivers on each route.
X Over Follow
40
X Z
H Y
F
X Over Follow- Second Look
40
X Z
H Y
F
X Over Follow- Third Look
40
50
X Z
H Y
X Z
H Y
1-TD?
3
50
2 4
X Z
H Y
1- TD?
3
50
4 2
X Z
H Y
F
By rule Z is now on the high mesh.
Adding the Pivot Tag
• “Pivot” tells the receivers that would
normally be on the shallow cross to sell the
drag route then pivot back to the flat.
• Again, nothing changes for the QB except
who is on each route.
X Over Pivot
40
1-TD?
3
50
4
2
X Z
H Y
H & Z sell the mesh then F Nothing changes for the QB.
pivot back to the flat.
Z Over Pivot
40
1- TD?
3
50
4 2
X Z
H Y
F
X Over Follow Pivot
40
1- TD?
3
50
2
4
X Z
H Y
X Z
H Y
F
Releasing F Backside
1- TD?
3
50
4
2
5
X Z
H Y
Late
F
Releasing F For The Big Play
• The coach can take a shot at the big play
with F without major adjustments to the QB
progression.
3
50
4
2
X Z
H Y
F
Formation Variations
Clustered Formations
• The immediate advantage of clustered
formations is that you accentuate the
potential for natural rubs to occur.
• The “mesh” happens quicker.
• You may also force the defense into a
coverage or match-up that you want.
The “Squeeze” Formation
40
X Z
H Y
F
Squeeze Z Over
40
quicker.
X Z
H Y
F
Wide Squeeze
40
X Z
H Y
F
Wide Squeeze Y Over
40
quicker.
X Z
Y
H
F
Other Formation Variations
• Because of the multiplicity of this concept,
a coach can use a variety of formations to
create advantages and dictate the match-up
he desires.
Getting H Under From the Backfield
40
4 2
X Y
H F
Again, nothing has to change for
the QB progression.
The Cross Concept From An Empty Set
40
3
50
4 2
X Z
Quick
H F Y
The Cross Concept From An Empty Set
40
1B- TD?
Z Over Wheel 1A- TD?
3
50
4 2
X Z
H F Y
5 Wide Squeeze- Y Over Wheel
40
4 2
X Z
H F Y
Conclusion
• I hope that this helps in some way.