In this Madden Plays passing concept’s breakdown, we look at the I-Form Slot Flex – PA Dagger. We show how we like to run this play action play to attack various zone coverages found in Madden.
Play Diagram:
Playbooks Found In:
- Bears
- Chargers
- Chiefs
- Panthers
- Ravens
Default Pass Routes Assignments:
| Position | Assignment |
| SE | Deep In (Inside Release) |
| SL | Post |
| TE | Pass Block |
| FB | Flat |
| RB | Delay Curl |
Quick Setup:
- Hot route the TE on a check & release to the flat.
Coaching Points:
- The I-Form Slot Flex – PA Dagger works against most zone coverages. However, Cover 4 Palms can give it some trouble.
- Ideally, the play action fake to the halfback will draw the linebackers up.
- The I-Form Pro Slot Flex – 95 Mike is a good run play to call to complement the I-Form Slot – PA Dagger.
- When making the throw to the receiver breaking over the middle, throw a high bullet pass. This way the football will clear the underneath linebackers.
- Slot receiver’s post route will clear out the deep safety.
- Hot routing the tight end on a block and release flat is a good choice to make as it allows for another receiving option to throw the ball too.
- The I-Form Slot Flex – PA Dagger takes time to develop.
Video Breakdown:
Final Thoughts:
The PA Dagger is a proven passing concept that many high school, college, and pro football teams run as it’s provides the quarterback solid options to throw the ball.
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