How to Call a Play

• Now that you've read your passing tree and understand the pass routes available, there are two options you have in play calling. The simple option is to use positions attached to route names. The more advanced option is to use the passing tree numeric system.
• There will be a few constants when calling plays.
  1. You will always call the formation first, including the alignment (left or right, if necessary). You’ll call an alignment in an unbalanced formation (anything but a Split T. See examples below).
  2. You will always call your receiver pass routes from left to right (then your Halfback (H) route, followed by the Center route)

Position Key Q - Quarterback L – Left Receiver M – Middle Receiver R – Right Receiver RB – Running Back C – Center

Three receivers go to the call side of the formation – This is a no back formation





Two receivers go to the call side of the formation – There is the option to have a single back or no backs.

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