RunBest for: Base down8U+ · Basic

Rocket Toss Left

Mirror rocket toss to the left with the motion wing catching on the run to the edge.

Concept: Playside linemen reach and the slot arc-blocks the alley defender to spring the toss.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

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.

  1. 8UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 10UAdd motion: Add pre-snap motion to stress the defense's edge.
  3. 12UAdd the pass: Add the play-action throw off this run action.
  4. 14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

QB

Reverse-pivot and deliver the long toss out in front of the motion wing to the left, then boot away.

Motion Wing (A-back)

Full rocket motion, catch on the run, and turn the left corner at full speed.

Playside Slot

Arc-block the alley defender to spring the toss.

Backside A-back

Cut off backside pursuit.

Playside Tackle

Reach and pin the edge.

Playside Guard

Reach-block outside to seal the interior gap.

Center

Reach playside, cut off backside.

Playside Split End

Stalk the corner.

How to teach it

  • 1Mirror the timing left; the slot's arc block on the alley defender is the key spring block.
  • 2Reach footwork playside — heads across the defenders' outside shoulders.
  • 3Wing catches on the run; never let him drift back to gather it.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Slot arcs too flat and misses the alley defender; fix by teaching a slight bucket step then flat to the alley.
  • !Toss is too high/hard; fix with a soft, leading rocket toss reps.

Build this into your call sheet.

Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.