Lesson 2: Passing Routes

1. What are the basic pass routes that most football teams utilize?
2. How can the offense change the pass route so the defense is always in the wrong position?

Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Running Back, Eligible Receiver, Hitch, Quick Post, Vertical

1.12.1 Demonstrates activity-specific movement skills in a variety of lifetime sports and activities.
2.12.1 Demonstrates knowledge of tactics and strategies within lifetime sports & activities.

DOK Level 1: Identify the basic pass routes
DOK Level 2: How does the defense affect the routes the offense should run?

Students will be able to identify basic routes thus have a greater understanding of what is happening in high school, college, and NFL football games.

The long pass is always the best pass

The students will be able to pick partners that match their skill level.
A variety of different sized footballs will be made available.

Students will be observed while performing the skills required.

Students will be assessed using a skills rubric.

Footballs