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RunBest for: Base down10U+ · Core

Jet Sweep Left

Wingback in jet motion takes the ball going left around the edge.

Concept: Playside down blocks with a pulling guard leading up on the perimeter.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14UAdd the edge: Add the kickout block and run it to both sides. Add pre-snap motion to stress the defense's edge. Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. 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. 10UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 12UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole.
  3. 14UAdd the edge: Add the kickout block and run it to both sides. Add pre-snap motion to stress the defense's edge. Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

QB

Catch the snap, hand to the wing in jet motion going left, and boot away.

WB

In jet motion take the ball going left and turn the corner, reading the alley.

RB

Fake or fill to hold the linebackers.

Playside Guard

Down-block the first inside defender.

Backside Guard

Pull left and lead up on the perimeter.

Center

Reach or scoop playside to seal the interior.

Playside Tackle

Down-block the first inside defender.

Backside Tackle

Scoop and protect the backside.

TE

Down-block inside to wall the edge.

How to teach it

  • 1Playside down-blocks with a pulling guard leading up on the perimeter.
  • 2Get the wing the ball at full speed with a clean mesh.
  • 3Pulling guard blocks the first threat on the perimeter.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Pulling guard over-runs the alley defender — block the first color outside.
  • !Wing turns up too soon — press the edge first.

Build this into your call sheet.

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