Trips Right Slant
Y breaks inside from the right while Z runs deeper and X breaks toward the left sideline. The center releases short left, giving the quarterback another option if eligible.
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Who does what
- CCenterSnap, then release into the short left area if eligible.
- QBQBLook for Y breaking inside. If that window is occupied, check C in the short left area; do not force the slant through a defender.
- XWRPush up the left side, then break toward the left sideline.
- YWRBreak diagonally inside from the right toward the middle.
- ZWRRun straight up the right side to create a deeper option.
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How to teach Trips Right Slant
By FlagPlays · Updated . Practical starting points for volunteer coaches. Check your competition’s rules before using a play.
Left and right refer to the diagram. Route depths are illustrations; adjust them to your field and players. Check eligibility, running and rush rules.
- When to try it
- Practice a short throw into an inside window while another receiver stretches the right side vertically.
- Quarterback's plan
- Look for Y breaking inside. If that window is occupied, check C in the short left area; do not force the slant through a defender.
- Teaching cue
- Y: make the inside break clear, then look for the ball while moving.
- Common mistake
- Throwing to where Y started instead of the space ahead of the break.
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- beginner friendly
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