WR as pitch man

I read an article on something similar to what you are asking.

From what I remember, it was an Ivy league school who used a 5 receiver set. They loved this set on the goalline.

They would have two slots who were close to the tackles ( 1 yard out, 1 yard back). It was designed so the slot would be the pitch man.

The QB would take one big step backwards, pivot to playside, and attack the EMOLOS. The slot to the attack side would take 3 steps (big strides) backwards, starting with the outside foot first. On the third step, the slot would pivot toward playside and get into pitch relationship.

The other wide receivers would run clearing patterns (usually drags across to the backside). This would leave the slot with room to run.

The complimentary play was: if the DB's stayed home and covered the pitch, the QB would pull up and hit the open receiver.

I hope this has helped.

Coach Betsworth