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High-low the hook defender

Two in-breaking routes at different depths (dig and drag) attack the same hook/curl defender. He takes one, the QB throws the other.

When it applies

Against zone coverage with soft hook defenders (Cover 3, Tampa 2).

+ StrengthsEasy rhythm completions; works from almost any formation.
− Trade-offsMan coverage carries both; tight windows if the linebackers have depth.

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