Wedge Pass
Fullback fakes the wedge and the passer hits the end slipping open over the middle.
Concept: Interior sells the wedge push as the end releases up the seam behind the crashing linebackers.
Grows with your players
Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.
- 12UIntroduce: Learn the footwork and the primary read; protect first, then complete the easy throw.
- 14UAdd the pass: Add the play-action throw off this run action. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
Fake the wedge, then set and throw to the end slipping open over the middle.
Fake the wedge push up the middle to suck up the linebackers.
Sell the wedge, then release or block.
Run a route or block to hold a defender.
Release up the seam behind the crashing linebackers as the target.
Sell the wedge push, then protect the backside.
Snap the ball, then sell the wedge and anchor protection.
Sell the wedge push, then protect the edge.
Sell the wedge, then protect the backside edge.
How to teach it
- 1Interior sells the wedge push to crash the linebackers before the pass.
- 2The end releases up the seam behind the crashing linebackers.
- 3QB sells the wedge fake before setting to throw.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Wedge fake is weak and linebackers drop — fix by drilling a hard wedge push fake.
- !End's seam is too flat — fix by teaching a vertical release behind the linebackers.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.