DIAGRAM: Rip Split, 66 Flat. This play is designed to go to the flat. The Y runs a ricochet route (4-cut). Y is looking to post up the No. 3 defender or whoever would have the fullback (F) in man coverage. Y shows his number to the quarterback at the top of the route to avoid being called for a pick. F runs to the flat and he is the QB’s first read. If F is open, a good throw gets an easy 5 yards. The second read is to Z, who runs a 10- to 12-yard route (6 cut). The third read is to the Y who finds an open area.
This play is best run against man coverage. All receivers are coached to separate against the man coverage.
—Marc L. Wilson, Head Coach,
Imhotep Charter High School, Philadelphia, Pa.