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Chris Musso, Head Coach, Oak Grove HS, AL

Full video on Glazier Drive: Dropback & Play-Action Pass out of the Wing-T Offense

THE MESH CONCEPT: A VERSATILE PASSING PLAY

This coaching video breaks down the mesh concept, a highly effective passing play that works well against both man-to-man and zone coverage. The coach emphasizes that mesh is consistently one of the best plays in passing camps because you can always find someone open.

BASIC CONCEPT AND PHILOSOPHY

The mesh play gets all receivers running routes with specific rules designed to create mismatches. When run from the flex bone formation, it puts multiple players at the point of attack to get people open. The play is particularly effective because it forces defenses to make difficult coverage decisions.

READING THE DEFENSE

The primary read focuses on the edge defender (Sam linebacker). If this defender rushes off the edge, the quarterback has a hot route to the fullback in the flats. The coach stresses that when two edge rushers come, one of the two inside receivers will always be open.

ROUTE ASSIGNMENTS - MESH RIGHT

• Z Receiver: Runs a corner route at 8 yards, plants, and breaks at 45 degrees, staying away from the safety
• Fullback: Releases to the flats, avoiding traffic, serves as the hot route if edge pressure comes
• Wings: Execute the crossing mesh concept with specific depth rules (5 yards playside, 6 yards backside)
• Backside Receiver: Runs a post-dig route, sitting in the window between linebackers

MESH EXECUTION RULES

The two wing receivers crossing have a simple read: if they see man coverage (defender chasing), they keep running. If they see zone coverage (no defender chasing), they sit in the holes. This creates natural picks against man coverage while finding soft spots against zone.

FILM BREAKDOWN EXAMPLES

The coach shows multiple game examples demonstrating:

• Fourth down conversion in the red zone with the fullback open in the flats
• Big plays when the crossing receivers sit in the correct windows
• How the play creates scoring opportunities even when not executed perfectly

KEY COACHING POINTS

The mesh concept works because it gives defenses multiple problems to solve simultaneously. With three receivers attacking one defender and crossing routes creating natural picks, the play consistently produces open receivers. The coach emphasizes teaching patience and proper route depths to maximize effectiveness.

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