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The Vertical Passing Game
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About this video
A Spread Veer offense that can only run is easy to defend. Tom Green's vertical passing game is what made Surrattsville High School's attack complete, and it helped the program win 10 games for the first time in school history. In this coaching video the head coach lays out the advantages of throwing vertically off the veer, the routes he uses, and the checks that let the quarterback beat whatever the secondary shows.
What you'll learn
- Why the vertical passing game belongs in a run-first Spread Veer offense.
- Defensive coverages and how the vertical concepts adjust against each one.
- Receiver routes and route adjustments built to confuse the secondary.
- Pre-snap line checks and an audible system that both change and disguise pass plays.
- Using multiple formations to widen the passing arsenal without new installs.
- Bonus "What if?" segment: beating strict man-to-man coverage and running routes against better athletes.
Who it's for
High school offensive coordinators, quarterbacks coaches and receivers coaches, particularly staffs in option or veer systems that need a downfield answer when defenses crowd the box.
About the coach
Tom Green was the head coach at Surrattsville High School in Clinton, Maryland, where his Spread Veer offense set school records on the ground and delivered the program's first 10-win season.
The session includes extensive game film. Runtime: about 29 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What does the vertical passing game section teach?
The concepts, receiver routes and route adjustments Surrattsville throws vertically off veer action, plus the line checks and audibles that let the offense change the call at the line based on coverage.
Which coaches will get the most from it?
High school coordinators and quarterbacks coaches running the veer, spread option or any run-heavy system that needs a play-action and vertical answer. The coverage reads carry over to other offenses because they start with safety alignment, not with a specific formation.
How do I get access after buying?
Purchase the video for $19.95 and it streams instantly from your AFM Videos account on phone, tablet or computer, with unlimited viewing and no time limit. It is also included in the 1-Year All Access membership ($99/year) covering the full AFM library.
What is the main quarterback read?
Coach Green trains the quarterback to read the safety alignment first to determine man or split-field coverage, then check at the line to the best available vertical route.