Utilizing the Trips Formation to Advance the Four Verticals Passing Game

February 23, 2016

By placing both A-Backs on the same side, the defense has to make the decision whether to close the middle of the field or open the middle of the field.

If the keep the field closed (as listed below), the Quarterback will throw the ball to #2 (A-Back in red).

Trips Four Verticals versus 4-4 Defense
PR- Stretch
PA- Vert
PA (3)- Vert to Post (if middle of field is open)
OL- Slide Away
BR- Stretch
Q- Five-Step Drop, throw to uncovered A
B- Veer Path-Kick

If they keep the field open, the inside A-Back will run a post to the middle of the field and the Quarterback will throw him the ball.

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