Rocket Pass Left
Rocket toss action pulls the perimeter defenders up as the quarterback pulls up to throw over the top.
Concept: Toss flow sucks the secondary while the backside receiver runs a deep post behind the biting corner.
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 motion: Add pre-snap motion to stress the defense's edge. 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 rocket toss to pull the perimeter up, then pull up and throw the deep post over the top.
Run the rocket toss action to suck the secondary, then fake the catch/block.
Run a deep post behind the biting corner.
Sell the arc block then run a flat/out to hold the flat defender.
Show the reach block then set to protect the edge.
Show reach then set and protect.
Show reach then set and protect the A-gaps.
Set and protect the backside edge.
Fake dive then check-release/protect as an outlet.
Sell the toss action then leak as an outlet.
How to teach it
- 1The toss flow must suck the secondary — sell the rocket action fully before the QB pulls up.
- 2Backside receiver runs the deep post behind the biting corner; drill his release and post break.
- 3QB sets his feet and throws over the top — rep the pull-up-and-throw footwork.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Secondary doesn't bite because the toss fake is weak; fix by selling full toss action.
- !QB underthrows the post; fix by teaching him to set his feet and lead the receiver deep.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.