What Is Let Blitz Come Quick Dot?
Let Blitz Come Quick Dot is intentionally letting blitzers come free while hitting ultra-fast developing routes.
Most people panic when they see a blitz coming. They scramble. They throw bad balls. They get sacked.
This is different — you WANT the blitz to come. You let that flame icon rusher come screaming in free because you already know exactly where you're throwing the ball before the snap.
Why this works: When your opponent sends 6+ rushers, they're playing with fewer defenders in coverage. You get one-on-ones everywhere. Holes in their zones. Easy completions.
The key is getting the ball out so fast that their "great" blitz becomes useless. Bang — blitz comes in, you hit the flat or drag, you're already moving upfield while they're wondering what happened.
This makes people stop blitzing you. Once you quick dot them a few times, they realize their pressure isn't working. Now they have to play more honest defense.
It's spooky at first. Scary seeing that free rusher coming. But once you get it down — this changes everything about how you handle pressure.
How to Set Up Let Blitz Come Quick Dot
Formation: Gun Wing Trips
Play Call: Post Curl
Don't worry about extra blocking. We're letting the guy come free anyway.
Pre-snap reads:
- Look for that flame icon — that's your free rusher
- Identify your first read (usually halfback flat or tight end drag)
- Know your second read (post route developing over middle)
- Have your panic button ready (quick slant or checkdown)
Route combo priorities:
- Halfback flat — first look, develops instantly
- Tight end drag — crossing from one side to other
- Quick post — developing fast over top
- Outside curls — slower but reliable if you have time
The magic happens because you have THREE different routes developing super fast. Something's always going to be open.
When to Use Quick Dot Strategy
Perfect situations:
- You see heavy blitz pre-snap indicators
- Opponent keeps sending 6+ rushers
- They're playing cover zero or cover one
- You need to get into rhythm fast
- Red zone situations where space is tight
Don't use it when:
- Defense shows quick jump abilities everywhere
- You're facing stacked defense with tons of quick jumps
- Your timing is off that game
- You need big chunk plays downfield
This isn't an every-down strategy. Mix it in when the situation calls for it. But if you can get a good success rate — you're just waiting for one play touchdown opportunities.
What Skills You Need to Execute
Three non-negotiables:
1. Be a good passer
Your accuracy has to be on point. No time for wobbly throws or bad ball placement.
2. Know where you're looking at the snap
Before the ball moves, you already have your first read identified. No guessing. No hoping.
3. React quickly to coverage
If your first read is covered, you need to immediately find your second option. No hesitation.
A lot of people will get their user involved to try stopping this. That's when your read skills really matter — if they take away your first look with user coverage, someone else is going to be wide open.
Best Route Combinations for Quick Dots
High-percentage concepts:
Horizontal stretches:
- Halfback flats
- Drags going over middle
- Quick outs to the numbers
Vertical stretches:
- Post routes developing quickly over top
- Short posts (make them develop even faster)
- Quick slants underneath
Avoid mesh concepts — drag routes running into each other create timing issues. Instead, run one drag from tight end going one direction, quick post developing over top.
The outside curls are a little slow but they're solid routes. They give you that third option if everything else gets jumped.
What Counters This Strategy
Quick jump gets harder — when defenders have quick jump abilities on your primary routes, you don't have the time to work through reads.
Stacked defenses with multiple quick jumps — if they can jump your flat AND your drag, this concept becomes much tougher.
Coverage adjustments:
- Hard flats to take away your checkdowns
- Underneath zones that sit on drag routes
- User coverage that follows your primary reads
When you see these counters: Mix in different route concepts. Go vertical. Use picks and rubs. Change your timing.
Common Mistakes with Quick Dots
Holding the ball too long — the whole point is getting it out FAST. If you're not throwing within 2-3 seconds, you're doing it wrong.
Not having a pre-snap plan — you can't figure out your reads after the ball is snapped. Know where you're going before the play starts.
Panicking when you see the free rusher — that's supposed to happen. Trust your route concept and your timing.
Using it too much — this is a mix-in strategy. If you quick dot every play, good players will adjust and shut it down.
Poor ball placement — when receivers are running horizontal routes, lead them properly. Don't make them come back for balls.
This same concept works online just as well as against CPU. It's one of the best things you can possibly do against aggressive blitzing opponents.