A stop route is when a receiver runs a set distance and stops and turns to face the quarterback. It differs from the hook and the curl in that he does not run either toward the center of the field or the sideline.
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This is in American Football and is a moderate to deep passing route which a receiver runs 10-20 yards from the line of scrimmage straight down the field, then cuts toward the middle of the field at a 45 degree angle. :)