Football Play Guide

Corner / Flag

Learn the corner route, also called a flag route, and how it attacks safeties, flat defenders, and red-zone leverage.

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Overview

Corner / Flag diagram and notes#

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Corner / Flag teaching diagram.

Family: Route

What it is: A vertical stem with a break toward the sideline and back pylon. It attacks the deep outside window.

When to use it: Red zone, third down, or against safeties held inside by seams/posts.

Good against: Cover 2 hole shots, inside leverage defenders, and linebackers widening late.

Bad against: Cloud corners, outside leverage man, and safeties sitting on the break.

Pairs well with: Pairs with smash, mesh, and scissors.