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SpecialBest for: Trick / change-up12U+ · Advanced

Halfback Pass

Running back takes the sweep action then pulls up and throws downfield.

Concept: Line sweep-blocks to sell the run while the split end slips behind the biting secondary.

Age version
TGCGTQBRBWWWRWR
Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14U — Add deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. Add the play-action throw off this run action. 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. 12UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 14UAdd deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. 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

QB

Hand to the back on the sweep, then carry out a fake to hold the backside.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track Field Goal / PAT Operation
RB

Take the sweep handoff, run the sweep path, then pull up and throw downfield.

Coach it with
QB-RB Mesh Handoff QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track
Playside Guard

Sweep-block to sell the run.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track WR Stalk Block
Backside Guard

Scoop and cut off backside pursuit.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block LB Read Keys and Shuffle LB Pursuit Angles
Center

Reach or scoop playside to seal the interior.

Coach it with
TE Inline Down and Reach Down Block Angle Drive Reach Block Zone Step
Playside Tackle

Down-block to sell the sweep.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track WR Stalk Block
Backside Tackle

Scoop and protect the backside.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block DB Tackle in Space Heads Up Form Tackle Progression
TE

Down-block or release late as a check option.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block WR Route Running Stems WR Stalk Block
WB

Stalk a beat, then release as a secondary option.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery WR Route Running Stems WR Release Off the Line
Split End

Slip behind the biting secondary on a go/post.

Flanker

Stalk or clear out to hold coverage.

Coach it with
Team Skelly Pass Period LB Coverage Drop DB Backpedal Technique

How to teach it

  • 1Line sweep-blocks to sell the run while the split end slips behind the biting secondary.
  • 2Halfback runs the sweep with eyes downfield, then sets to throw.
  • 3Split end slow-plays, then sneaks behind the biting defenders.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Back runs too far and can't set to throw — pull up early enough.
  • !Split end releases too fast — sell the run block a beat first.
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