Down and out (football)

For other uses, see Down and out (disambiguation).

Down and Out is a passing play in American football where the quarterback passes to a pre-arranged wide receiver. The quarterback calls "down and out" (and "to right or left") in the huddle. It's understood that the best receiver on the pre-arranged side will be the target. The timing and location of the throw is extensively practiced beforehand.

This is a quick execution play; if the ball is thrown correctly usually a defensive player can't respond quickly enough to interfere. It is often called in a 3rd-down situation where the full ten yards are needed.

American football strategy

Systems

Offensive strategy

Scheme	A-11 Air Coryell Air option Air raid Buck-lateral Hurry-up Marty Ball New England Patriots Option Pro-style Run and shoot Smashmouth Spread Triple option West Coast

Routes	Corner Curl Down and out Drag Flat Fly Hitch Hot Out Post Seam Slant Wheel

Trick plays	Play-action pass Draw Double pass End-around Reverse Flea flicker Fumblerooski Hidden ball trick Hook and lateral Statue of Liberty Halfback option Hard count Pyramid Swinging gate Tackle-eligible

Defensive strategy

Offensive formations

Defensive formations

Other

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