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Jay Walker, WR Coach, Prairie View A&M

Full video available on Glazier Drive: Deep Choice & Crosser Passing Game out of a Multiple Offense 

DEEP CHOICE AND WIDE CROSS COMBINATION CONCEPT

This football coaching video breaks down an offensive concept that combines deep choice routes with wide cross patterns to create a versatile and effective passing attack. The strategy stretches defenses both vertically and horizontally while providing quarterbacks with simplified reads and multiple options.

CORE CONCEPT BENEFITS

The combination of deep choice and wide cross creates several advantages for offenses, particularly at the high school level. It provides flexibility in route running, simplifies quarterback reads through logged repetitions, and generates both explosive plays and consistent yardage. The concept is especially effective against high school defenses that may struggle with layered passing concepts they don't regularly encounter.

TEACHING PROGRESSION AND DEVELOPMENT

The coach explains their evolution in implementing this system, starting with basic deep choice concepts before adding Y cross elements to address initial limitations. This progression allows for better utilization of playmakers who would otherwise be relegated to blocking assignments in traditional deep choice schemes.

EXPLOSIVE PLAY EXAMPLES

Several game film examples demonstrate the concept's effectiveness:

• A backed-up situation where the slot runs deep choice while the cross concept exploits an open middle of the field, resulting in a 90-yard touchdown
• Integration with running back wheel routes and tight end involvement to create additional options
• Use of jet motion fakes to add run presentation stress while maintaining the same quarterback reads

FORMATION VARIATIONS AND ADAPTATIONS

The system adapts to various personnel groupings and formations, including stack looks and wide receiver sets. In 11 personnel, tight ends can run cross concepts, while in spread formations, receivers run complementary routes like "bur routes" (post patterns) and hole routes to maintain the concept's integrity.

QUARTERBACK READ STRUCTURE

The quarterback's decision-making process remains consistent across variations: read the choice concept first, then work to the cross if the initial option isn't favorable. This creates a simple "choice to cross" read that leverages existing RPO concepts and backside safety reads that quarterbacks already understand from the team's run game.

DEFENSIVE EXPLOITATION

The concept exploits common defensive tendencies, particularly when defenses become overly concerned with the choice routes and vacate middle coverage areas. This allows the cross concepts to work into open grass with favorable leverage situations for receivers.

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