The Smash Route

In it's simplest form the Smash Route is a 2 man route combination that that puts a defensive player in a high-low dilemma. Basically you're between a rock and a hard place. It looks like this:

You can see the bind that this play is going to put on the cover 3 CB. If he plays whats in front of him he will take away the short hitch but give up the big play behind him on the corner route the TE is running. The Outside linebacker, who technically is responsible for the hitch route in cover 3 has a long ways to go to get out there, and when you run this play it is a good idea to have your receiver widen his split to make the defense cover more ground.

It's been way too long

Well, first, let me say that it has been way too long since I have posted on here. My football season ran into wrestling season and I have not had much time to think let alone sit down and blog. That is about to change. With the spring fast approaching I should have more time to spend here.

Upcoming posts on the Smash Route, Five-Wide No Huddle Offense, my research into the the under front defense, and a few book reviews.