Slant-Flat — Quick-game variant of Curl-Flat. Outside receiver runs a slant (3-yd stem, sharp inside cut at ~25° above horizontal, catches at 5-6 yds); slot or back releases to the flat at 0-3 yds. The flat defender is in a high-low bind — sits on the flat = throw the slant behind him; bites on the slant = throw the flat. Beats press man (slant is a press-man killer because the inside leverage is gained immediately) and Cover 2 (slant fits between the underneath defenders). reads Spread Doubles: take the open window — work the progression below in order.

Progression:

1. 3-yd slant — quick rhythm vs press, sit vs zone — first option on a rub or pick.
2. 4-yd flat — low element of the high-low — the throw if the curl defender drops.
3. 10-yd out — snap to the sideline — sideline outlet on the corner's leverage.
4. 5-yd quick out — snap to the sideline — sideline outlet on the corner's leverage.
5. 3-yd drag — settle in the underneath window — keep eyes on the QB.