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Z-In
Route10-16 yd
5-yd vertical stem, then a SHARP break to the outside (~3-4 yds lateral), then a SECOND SHARP break continuing upfield and back inside toward the QB. Creates a Z-shape — the receiver crosses toward the sideline before breaking back to the middle. Beats man coverage (double-move forces the defender to change direction twice). Finishes ~12-13 yds deep inside.
Demo rendered on @X (outside WR) at 13yd depth. Only the route runner and the QB are shown so the break stays the focus; the same route family scales to any depth a play calls for, and concepts that use this route may set a different depth.