An offense with a strong passing game forces the defense to defend the whole field. It is a great way to gain yards and score points. Remember, for your players to execute consistently, they need to understand the plays and practice them repeatedly. Teach your players the pass tree and have them perform many repetitions of the basic pass routes. Your ability to teach your players the proper timing and pass routes can help your offense move the football and maintain possession. The ability of your offense to execute consistently, maintain possession, and move the football will help you score and can turn games around.

Following is a list of pass routes to focus on when teaching your players the passing game. Click on each to view its pattern.