A passing route where the receiver runs downfield then cuts toward the goal posts in the middle of the field. The route typically develops 12-20 yards downfield and attacks the deep middle coverage.
Named after the goal posts that mark the target area for this route. The term emerged as passing routes became more sophisticated and standardized in the 1960s and 1970s.
Post routes represent the ultimate test of arm strength and accuracy, requiring quarterbacks to thread passes between multiple defenders in the most crowded part of the field. The route's success often determines whether teams can stretch defenses vertically.
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