Passing concepts
Quick game (short concepts)
Three-step, get-it-out-fast throws that beat pressure and turn into run-after-catch.
Quick game is the short passing menu: slants, hitches, outs, quick screens and stick routes thrown on a three-step rhythm before the rush can arrive. The read is usually one defender, and the ball is out in under 2.5 seconds.
For props, a heavy quick-game offense inflates completions and receptions while capping yards per attempt — good for reception overs, tough on passing-yardage overs unless volume is huge.
Related terms
- West Coast offenseA timing-based passing game of short, high-percentage throws that function as the run game.
- Route treeThe numbered set of receiver routes — flat, slant, comeback, curl, out, dig, corner, post and go.
- Slot receiverThe inside receiver lined up between the tackle and the outside receiver, working the middle of the field.