The mesh concept is a very common passing scheme that utilizes route combinations to create space and confusion. The key to this kind of passing concept are the two shallow crosses in the middle of the field. As they pass the intermediate zone defenders, confusion sets in and the defenders have to choose which wide receiver to cover. This is called the mesh point.
The double flat and wheel patterns cause the buzz, or sideline defenders, to widen creating space to throw the ball in between the numbers and the hashes. It also creates space for the corner route if the defense happens to be in a cover 2 zone.
The mesh concept is a fundamental and simple passing philosophy that you see almost every NFL Sunday but very few actually realize it is happening.
Check out the video below to understand the mesh concept a bit better. The video delves into how the mesh concept should work in real life, then it analyzes how it actually worked in Madden 15. The video then discusses alterations to this concept to make it more Madden friendly, which ultimately will help you win games.
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