This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.
Craig Stump, Head Coach, Atascocita HS, TX shares a part of their Atascocita Spread Passing Menu & Double Calls vs. Coverage.
Double calls give you flexibility when the ball is (as it most often is) not in the center of the field, to be able to run a zone route on one side and man coverage on the other, you can build in a blitz read for the quarterback, and other advantages that he lists in the full clinic.
We have some of the key takeaways listed below the video.
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This video explains how to simplify a spread passing attack using “double calls,” focusing on core route concepts and reads. Coach Stump emphasizes the importance of streak reads, teaching receivers to sprint through 10 yards before making decisions based on defensive positioning. T
The quarterback’s primary read is the flat defender, determining whether to throw outside or take an open seam. The video highlights how formations, motion, and minor adjustments create the illusion of complexity while keeping the system simple.
Additionally, the coach covers the slant concept as a key counter to blitzes and man coverage, explaining proper route execution—bending into open space rather than running rigid patterns.
The video concludes with adjustments, including using double calls to pair different route concepts and incorporating slant-and-go double moves when defenses start anticipating the initial slant. The overall approach helps streamline decision-making and execution for quarterbacks and receivers at all levels.
