Smash 3×1

X’S & O’S: SMASH 3×1 was first published by AFCA Insider in conjunction with Just Play Sports Solutions. 

The smash concept is one of the top passing concepts in all of football because it is simple and effective against a variety of coverages. Two main elements exist within the smash concept:

1. The inside receiver runs a corner route.
2. The outside receiver runs a quick hitch.

For the quarterback, the read is a progression read, as outlined below.

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Assignments

Position	Assignments/Notes
Z	6 yd Hitch
Y	Corner break at 8-10 yds
H	Seam vs 2 High look; Dig at 14 vs 1 High Look
X	Vert
T	Angle 3-4 yds, release outside of TE hip
QB	Vs 1 High look High low Playside LB with Dig/Angle; Vs 2 High look Corner/Seam Near Safety