Verticals

Table of Contents

1. Quick Throw (Cover 3 Beater)

2. “PA Counter Go” Setup

If my opponent is playing a lot of Cover 3, sometimes I like to quick throw the seam route (middle WR) on Verticals for an easy 10-15 yards. It’s important to read the slot CB and make sure he drops outside at the snap. If the route is covered, then the TE and RB routes can serve as solid checkdowns.

Alignment

On a hash with the trips receivers lined up on the wide side of the field

Setup

1. (Optional) Put the TE on a corner route

This is how we can re-create a classic setup out for the popular Gun Trips TE play PA Counter Go. The primary route is the deep crosser, but it often draws the attention of the user, so make sure to take your checkdowns as needed.

Alignment

On a hash with the trips receivers lined up on the wide side of the field

Setup 1

1. Put the middle WR on a flat

2. Put the outside WR on an in route (optional: smart route it)

3. Put the TE on a streak

Setup 2

1. Put the middle WR on a flat

2. Put the outside WR on an in route (optional: smart route it)

3. Put the RB on a streak and motion him outside

4. Block the TE