5 man mechanics

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by parepat

Question for the wings. On a standard drop back pass do you prefer to (1) move as deep as possible and move back toward the LOS on shorter passes or (2) stay near the LOS and move down field after the throw.

Question is not what your state requires you to do, but what you think is the better way to do it.

What my state asks and what is best are one in the same if you ask me.

Since most passes in high school football are 10 to 15 yards at best, I feel you should not flow at all until all receivers cross your vision and only move cautiously if at all in this situation. If the pass is thrown it is likely to be in front of you and moving will just put you in the middle of the play or too close to judge ball and feet on a sideline play. Moving down field is not productive when passes are mostly short. And if they are deep, that is what the back judge is for.

Peace