1. 2018 Colors Pass Vertical Crosser – 3 Verts
SECTION 7
Vertical Crosser - 3 Verts Process and Concepts
Teaching and Practice Progression
B-Free Release Concepts
*Coaching Point = Install Vertical Crosser (3 Verts) right after 4 Verts (Quick Pass)
*Man Beater & Big Play Opportunity

2. Colors – 3 Verts Vertical Crosser PAP process
Colors – 3 Verts Vertical Crosser PAP process “1 concept – multiple ways”
Oline = Color cues Pocket PAP using half-slide protection (SIMPLE = Process FAST) QBs = 1st Letter of Color cues Read Key Defender (Orange = OX & Gold-Green = GOAT) Receivers = Color cues 3 Verticals and 1 Crosser route Concept (1 Concept – multiple ways) “Orange” (3x1) 3 Verticals Front side *1 hand in letter “O” “Gold” (2x2) 3 Verticals Slot *fists & knuckles together “Green” (2x2) 3 Verticals H *fists stacked” B FREE = cues Bback free release route + Oline directional cue + H Pro checking Mike to Sam “Lizard”(left) – “Ripper”(right) (3x1) Bfree Wheel *directional hand bent down “Lob”(left) – “Rob”(right) (2x2) Bfree Bender *directional hand Vertical upward

3. Penn State Football 2017 Practice Plan *SEE Phase 5
This is an example of scaffolding your teaching progression
PHASE 1 = Team Tempo
*Position Fundos
PHASE 2 = Zone Drill
PHASE 3 = North Drill
PHASE 4 = Wag Drill
PHASE 5 = Drill 25
*Pass Skelly
PHASE 6 = TEAM D22
*Situational Work
Joe Moorhead – PSU OC (Offensive Philosophy) – “keep it simple and create explosive plays”

4. Phase 5 – Drill 25 *use Drill 25 &/OR Pass Skelly Pass Play(s) & Pro Hull (5 min period – everyday)
PERSONNEL
X-A-Z Recs (4)
Bbacks (1)
Qbs (2)
Coaches (2)
Pass Plays (Quick – Sprint – Colors)
1st – run routes versus air – then add coaches=defs
2nd – use 2 Qbs with the 5 Receivers (X-H-B-A-Z)
*Qbs both Read Key Defender – Q1 must throw to backside Receiver & Q2 gets all other Receivers
3rd – Always finish running “Giants” - 2 MIN OFF
PERSONNEL
OLine (2 each)
Bbacks (half)
Coaches (1)
PRO HULL
*work Pocket Pro and Sprint Pro Schemes (self scout) *Only 1 per day
Oline & Hb strong & weak
*Qb work RPO reads
Coach OX
1-2 High
Coach Mr0
Will
Mike
SAM
E#3 NG DT
E#3
#’s B2
#’s X Z H A
*Qb Technique = use rhythm rocker or drop – then Click and Climb B1 B3 Q1 Q2
Coach Qb
GOALS – ball never touches the ground and receivers work routes versus defenders to get open Return to LOS using opposite hand (Ball Security) - NEVER throw back back!
ROTATE – Qbs take 4 reps and rotate (work Rocker Drop steps and Throw)
NOTES – finish with reps of “Giants” – 2 MIN OFF
GOALS – work Pocket Pro Sprint Pro Schemes and versus Defensive fronts for the week + Blitz (checks)
ROTATE – 3 reps each way and rotate Defense to Offense = 12 plays total in 5 min period
NOTES – work versus fronts and blitzes

5. 3 Verts Front side 3x1 Double Post
*Teaching Point = Qb must lock on OX (focus) – if “OX squats” (sits) = look for skinny post and see if CAT has covered – then hit Arec on bubble wheel on sideline
QB Pre BOX – 1 or 2 High - Read OX
“ORANGE” Signal = 1 hand in letter “O” + directional arm & fist flexed (Phoenix-Pittsburgh)
DOUBLE POST
Strong side Play Action Pass using core Power Run
*bracketing OX inside-out with inside-out progression
*QB reads OX - H-Hot Post to Skinny Post to A Bubble Wheel
(X Over as Check Down)
*QB scans inside-out
6 Man Pro (half slide)
PST – “big to fan”
PSG – “big to back”
CTR-BSG-BST – all slide back (gap pro)
Bback – double check Mike to Sam
H Pro (B Free)
*H checks Mike to Sam
*Bback free release
Goat #2
OX #2
Dog #1
HOT
Cat #1
Will
Mike
Sam
E#3 NG DT
E#3 X Z
BST
2 out H A B
Frontdoor
H- HOT Post (Inside OX)
(2nd) A- bubble wheel (get to #’s)
(1st) Z- Skinny Post (Outside OX)
Backdoor
X- Over Backers (find open grass)
Trips Right –Orange Pittsburgh OX
*Teaching Point = H must see OX and run just inside his alignment (Hot Post)

6. 3 Verts Front side - B Bender 2x2 Double Post – B Free Bender
*Teaching Point = Qb must lock on OX (focus) = same read as regular Orange (click inside to sideline)
QB Pre BOX – 1 or 2 High - Read OX
“ORANGE + ROB” Signal = 1 hand in letter “O” + directional hand vertical (Lob-Rob)
DOUBLE POST
Strong side B FREE drop back pass using H Pro – Mike to Sam
*bracketing OX inside-out with inside-out progression
*QB reads OX - B FREE to Skinny Post to A Bubble Wheel
(X Over as Check Down)
*QB scans inside-out
6 Man Pro (half slide)
PST – “big to fan”
PSG – “big to back”
CTR-BSG-BST – all slide back (gap pro)
Bback – double check Mike to Sam
H Pro (B Free)
*H checks Mike to Sam
*Bback free release
OX #2
Dog #1
HOT
Cat #1
Mr0
Will
Mike
Sam
E#3 NG DT
E#3 X Z
BST
2 out A H B
Frontdoor
B FREE- Bender Read (see middle box)
(2nd) A- bubble wheel (get to #’s)
(1st) Z- Skinny Post (Outside OX)
Backdoor
X- Over Backers (find open grass)
H- Pro Block Checking Mike to Sam
Duo Right –Orange Rob OX

7. 3 Verts & Backside Wheel B Free - Wheel (Weak)
*Teaching Point = Qb must check OX first (see if he Squats for Skinny TD) – then go focus on DOG high-low read (Eyes move Def)
*Coaching Point = Only run when on or near HASH
QB Pre BOX - 1 or 2 High - Read OX to DOG
“ORANGE + LIZARD” Signal = 1 hand in letter “O” + directional hand bent downward (Lizard-Ripper)
DOUBLE POST
Strong side B FREE drop back pass using H Pro – Mike to Sam
*bracketing OX inside-out with inside-out progression
*QB reads OX to DOG - Zrec Skinny Post to DOG for B Wheel & X Whip (X Check Down)
*QB scans inside-out & high-low
6 Man Pro (half slide)
PST – “big to fan”
PSG – “big to back”
CTR-BSG-BST – all slide back (gap pro)
Bback – double check Mike to Sam
H Pro (B Free)
*H checks Mike to Sam
*Bback free release
Goat #2
OX #2
Cat #1
Dog #1
Sam
Mike
Will
E#3 NG DT
E#3 X Z
BST
2 out A B H
Frontdoor
H- Pro checking Mike to Sam
(2nd) A- bubble wheel (get to #’s)
(1st) Z- Skinny Post (Outside OX)
Backdoor
X- Whip route (AUTO Lizard-Ripper)
B FREE- Wheel Route #’s)
Trio Right –Orange Lizard
Dog

8. B Free Wheel – “Lizard-Ripper” Big Ten Network. (2016, December 3)
B Free Wheel – “Lizard-Ripper” Big Ten Network. (2016, December 3). Saquon Barkley Scores on Wheel Route in Big Ten Championship .
*Click on video to play

9. 3 Verts Backside 2x2 Double Post @ Slot
*Teaching Point = Qb lock on GOAT (focus) – if “GOAT squats” (sits) = look for skinny post to DOG (bubble wheel)
*If GOAT drops – look for H on Bender Read to Over route
*Coaching Point = Use versus Roll-Cover 3 (2 high Rolls to 1 High) – compliment to ORANGE
QB Pre BOX – 1 or 2 High - Read GOAT
“GOLD” Signal = both fists & knuckles together + directional arm-fist flexed (Phoenix-Pittsburg)
DOUBLE POST
Backside Play Action Pass using core Power Run
*bracketing GOAT inside-out with inside-out progression
*QB reads GOAT - H Bender Read to Z Skinny Post to A Bubble Wheel
(X Over as Check Down)
*QB scans inside-out
6 Man Pro (half slide)
PST – “big to fan”
PSG – “big to back”
CTR-BSG-BST – all slide back (gap pro)
Bback – double check Mike to Sam
H Pro (B Free)
*H checks Mike to Sam
*Bback free release
GOAT
OX #2
Dog#1
Cat #1
Will
Mike
Sam
E#3 NG DT
E#3 Z X H A
BST
2 out B
Backdoor
(2nd) A- bubble wheel (get to #’s)
(1st) Z- Skinny Post (Outside GOAT)
Frontdoor
H- Bender Read (Seam or Post)
X- Over backers (find open grass)
Ace Left – Gold Pittsburg
Goat

10. 3 Verts Backside 2x2 Double Post @ H
*Teaching Point = Qb lock on GOAT (focus) – if “GOAT squats” (sits) = look for skinny post to DOG (arrow wheel)
*If GOAT drops – look for A on Bender Read to Over route
*Coaching Point = Use versus 1 High and Heavy to field-Slot - compliment to GOLD
QB Pre BOX – 1 or 2 High - Read GOAT
“GREEN” Signal = both fists stacked + directional arm-fist flexed (Phoenix-Pittsburg)
6 Man Pro (half slide)
PST – “big to fan”
PSG – “big to back”
CTR-BSG-BST – all slide back (gap pro)
Bback – double check Mike to Sam
H Pro (B Free)
*H checks Mike to Sam
*Bback free release
DOUBLE POST
Backside Play Action Pass using core Power Run
*bracketing GOAT inside-out with inside-out progression
*QB reads GOAT - A Bender Read to X Skinny Post to H Arrow Wheel
(Z Over as Check Down)
*QB scans inside-out
DOUBLE POST
Backside Play Action Pass using core Power Run
*bracketing GOAT inside-out with inside-out progression
*QB reads GOAT - H-Bender Read to Skinny Post to A Bubble Wheel
(X Over as Check Down)
*QB scans inside-out
GOAT
Cat #1
Dog#1
Mr0
Sam
Mike
Will
E#3 NG DT
E#3 Z X H A B
BST
2 out
Frontdoor
H- Bender Read (Seam or Post)
X- Over backers (find open grass)
Ace Left – Green Phoenix
Goat
Backdoor
(2nd) H- arrow wheel (get to #’s)
(1st) X- skinny Post (Outside GOAT)

11. 3 Verts Backside – Backside Wheel B Free - Wheel (Weak)
*Teaching Point = Same as Orange & Backside Wheel – just running from 2x2
*Coaching Point = Use only when in middle of field OR slot into boundary
QB Pre BOX – 1 or 2 High - Read GOAT to DOG
“GREEN + LIZARD” Signal = both fists stacked + directional hand bent downward
DOUBLE POST
Backside Play Action Pass using core Power Run
*bracketing GOAT inside-out with inside-out progression
*QB reads GOAT to DOG - A Bender Read to DOG for B Wheel & Z Whip (Z Check Down)
*QB scans inside-out & high-low
6 Man Pro (half slide)
PST – “big to fan”
PSG – “big to back”
CTR-BSG-BST – all slide back (gap pro)
Bback – double check Mike to Sam
H Pro (B Free)
*H checks Mike to Sam
*Bback free release
GOAT
Cat #1
Dog#1
Mr0
Sam
Mike
Will
E#3 NG DT
E#3 Z X A H B
BST
2 out
Backdoor
Z- Whip route (AUTO Lizard-Ripper)
A – Bender Read (Seam or Post)
B FREE- Wheel Route #’s)
Ace Left – Green Lizard
Dog
Frontdoor
(2nd) H- arrow wheel (get to #’s)
(1st) X- skinny Post (Outside GOAT)

12. Vertical Crosser Review
Define “Colors” by Oline - Qb and Receiver rule
Define and Diagram 6 man Protection and B FREE Protection
List (define) QBs Pre and Post snap Read Progression
Questions (you have)?