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title: "Go Route (Fly, Streak) in Football Explained"
description: "The go route, also called a fly or streak, is a straight vertical route. How it is run, what it does to a defense and when quarterbacks throw it."
url: https://www.crucibletech.com/playbook/routes/go/
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# Go Route

A go route, also called a fly, streak or vertical, is a straight sprint down the field. Even when it isn't the target, it forces deep defenders to respect it and clears space underneath.

![Go route diagram](https://www.crucibletech.com/playbook/img/football_11v11/routes/go.webp)

## How the Go Route Is Run

The receiver runs straight upfield, usually a few yards inside the sideline to leave you room to throw. Against press, the receiver fights to get on top of the defender; against off coverage, eats the cushion fast.

## When to Throw It

- One on one outside against man with no deep help to that side.
- Against Cover 3, when a seam holds the post safety and the corner can't stay on top.
- When a defender jumps a shorter route and leaves the deep ball open.

## Its Other Job

Usually it is a clear-out. In Stick it runs the corner off so the short routes underneath have room.

## Common Questions

### What is a go route in football?

A go route, also called a fly, streak or vertical, is a straight sprint down the field.

## Concepts Built With the Go

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![Branch diagram](https://www.crucibletech.com/playbook/img/football_11v11/concepts/branch.thumb.webp)

Branch Branch / Arrow / Go

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![Option diagram](https://www.crucibletech.com/playbook/img/football_11v11/concepts/option.thumb.webp)

Option Option / Go

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![Stick diagram](https://www.crucibletech.com/playbook/img/football_11v11/concepts/stick.thumb.webp)

Stick Stick / Arrow / Go

## Related passing concepts

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Stick Stick / Arrow / Go

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