Larry Kindbom - Option Passing Series: Teaching Four Verticals

Option Passing Series: Teaching Four Verticals, by Coach Larry Kindbom, explains how teams can stretch the field by employing the four verticals concept in its passing game.

Coach Kindbom also details why using the four verticals route can open up the passing game for teams by creating underneath zones that can be exploited.

Coach Kindbom features an easy-to-understand method for teaching the four verticals to both quarterbacks and receivers.

With regard to the four verticals, Coach Kindbom provides an in-depth look at both route running and quarterback reads.

In addition, Coach Kindbom discusses how teams can employ the four verticals against a variety of different coverage looks.

Among the topics covered:

• Rules for receivers
• Bender reads
• Complement reads
• Tailback rules
• QB reads on middle route