Offense

Route tree

The numbered set of receiver routes — flat, slant, comeback, curl, out, dig, corner, post and go.

The route tree numbers a receiver's core routes so a whole concept can be called in three digits. Even numbers break toward the sideline and odd numbers break inside.

Route depth is what connects the tree to props: a receiver living on slants and flats has a very different yardage profile to one running digs and posts.

Diagram

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The route tree from a receiver lined up outside. Even numbers break inside, odd numbers break outside.

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