Football programs are employing the mesh concept at all levels of the game and can succeed using it versus man or zone coverage. What makes mesh-sit different is the introduction of a third receiver around the mesh point.
X’s & O’s: Resurgence Of The Shovel Pass
The power read is nothing new in the game of football, and neither is the use of the shovel pass. However, the power read with a shovel option does seem to be experiencing an uptick in its popularity, especially as NFL teams are implementing it on the game’s biggest stage.