HERE IS A GOAL line or 2-point conversion play that has been very successful for us over the years and is effective against various goal-line defenses.
The reason it works so well is that the corner and safety will be faced with cross-five routes. Plus, a run option to the outside has the other corner trying to decide to cover the up zone or receiver Z.
The pass routes cause both the defensive backs and linebackers to step up or back off, each creating a special problem at the corner of the end zone
Z is the primary receiver with X and Y both open should Z be covered. Z is usually open, but the quarterback has the option to run it in if he isn’t. The tight end is usually overlooked by defenses rushing to the sprint-out.
We usually score on this play, even if our opponents know it’s coming.
DIAGRAM 1: Run/Pass Overload Option.
Receiver X: Contacts inside shoulder of the defensive end, then releases on a circle route, stopping on the right side of the goal posts.
Receiver Y: Contacts outside shoulder of the nearest man, then releases down to the goal line 1 yard deep. Stops at 15 yards.
Slot Receiver: Blocks down on any play-side
penetration.
Receiver Z: Primary receiver. Runs a hard, inside slant, stops and reverses into a hard corner route while eyeing the QB for comeback route.
Halfback: Dives to 3 hole, sell the fake by QB, stops offside rush by any uncovered linemen, checks the blitz and blocks down.
Quarterback: Fakes a 3-hole dive, then reverse to sprint out past the block of the slot back. Has a run or pass option.