Panther

When to call it

When the defense is spread out or backing up, especially right after Dragon.

Tap a player to see just their job on the field.

• QBQuarterback — PasserStart H's motion with the signal, snap when H is a step away, hand it off, then keep rolling right like you still have it.
• HFlex — Ball carrierMotion across when the QB signals. Take the handoff at full speed, get outside X, then turn upfield along the sideline.
• XOutside left — Run the corner awayRun straight at your defender and past them. If they follow you, H has the whole edge.
• AInside left — Screen the edgeStep outside and stand in the way of the nearest defender, hands behind your back. No contact.
• CCenter — Screen the middleSnap, then step left into the path of the middle defender, hands at your sides. No contact.
• YInside right — DecoyRun a go route. Take your defender deep and away from the play.
• ZOutside right — DecoyRun a go route. Take your defender deep and away from the play.

QB reads

1. 1Hand it to H. That's the whole read.
2. 2After the handoff, roll right and hold your hands up like you still have it.

Keys to making it work

• H cannot be moving toward the line at the snap. Run parallel to it.
• Handoff: H makes a pocket with the arms, QB puts it in the belly. Practice this.
• Screens: just stand in the way, hands behind your back. Contact is a 10-yard penalty.
• H: no flag guarding. Keep your hands away from your flags.