A Detailed Description of How the Commas Will Destroy You

So here is the "Pass Tree", which you can see in more detail here. This shows the basic pass routes that receivers run in order to get open. The easiest ones, i.e. the ones that we have already mastered (wink, wink), are:

#1 - Quick Out. Drive out 5 yards then 90 degrees and drift to sidelines. (In one of the videos posted earlier, this is what Sam does before Brian knocks him to the ground.)

#3 - Deep Out. Drive out 10 yards then 90 degrees and drift to sidelines. (There is a video of Justin doing this, but the catch is obscured by a tree. In any event, this was the play where I asked everyone to line up on the left, go deep, and then head for the sideline.)

#4 - Drag Route. Drive out 3 strides then drag on a 45 degree (or 90) angle to the center of the field. (This is actually what Dayne does in her video. She starts on the right, runs downfield, and cuts to the center of the field. I don't throw until she's at the sideline, but better late than never.)

#0 - Quick Hitch Route. Drive out two strides then come back to QB on a 45, establish a wide stance and frame yourself. Wait a minute--I don't even see this on the tree! Whatever. This was the play that Ebin referred to as "Duke", where the person who lined up on the outside ran parallel to the line of scrimmage for a quick pass. Ninell can now do this with her eyes closed. Come to think of it, Lora has already accomplished this feat as well.

#9 - Streak Route (Fly Route). This is usually what I mean when I say "go deep." Keep in mind that veering to the right or left (like #8 or #5) will open you up more than just going in a straight line . Also, if you go deep and the play is still going, run back hard to the quarterback. It's a sure way to get open.

Some plays we should try in our next practice or game are:

#8 - Post Route. Drive out 8 yards, show hand fake and look back at QB, then sprint to deep center of the field; opposite of#5, which goes to the sideline. (This is what what Ebin does perfectly in his video.)

#2 - Slant Route. Drive out 3 strides then slant 45 degrees. This is a timing route, Expect the ball immediatley!

With a little work, we'll be completing plays like this before you know it.

Right, just like that.