Flood
Three levels to one side
Three receivers attack one side of the field at three depths (flat, intermediate, deep), overloading the zone defenders there. Somebody is always open against zone.
When it applies
Against Cover 3 or any zone rolled to the opposite side.
+ StrengthsZone-buster — numbers always favor the offense; easy QB read.
− Trade-offsMan coverage can carry each level; the deep route needs protection to develop.
Filed under: Pass concepts