Among professional football teams, the play-action passing concept called “Yankee” is used widely, week-in and week-out. The concept is quite versatile and can be used from multiple formations, personnel groups, and a variety of backfield actions.
| Position | Assignments/Notes |
|---|---|
| QB | Read the FS; if he bits hard on the run fake or runs with the over route throw the Post; If he runs with the Post look Over route to Flat. |
| T | Fake taking hand off work to Flat |
| X | Post; Get inside leverage work back out for 3 steps then back in |
| Y | Pass Pro |
| H | Pass Pro |
| Z | Over; Get inside leverage after 5 yards work vertical for 3 steps then cross the field |
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