Systems/Gun-T / Pistol/Wingback Reverse Left
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Wingback Reverse Left

Running back starts a sweep then hands to the wing coming the opposite way.

Concept: Backside cuts off pursuit while a pulling lineman leads around the far edge.

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14UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill. Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole. 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

Every position's job

QB

Hand to the back on the sweep, then carry out a fake to sell the flow.

RB

Start the sweep one way, then hand to the wing coming the opposite way.

WB

Come around opposite the sweep, take the handoff, and follow the pulling lineman around the far edge.

Playside Guard

Block the sweep flow to sell direction.

Backside Guard

Pull around to the reverse side to lead the wing.

Center

Scoop or block back to seal the interior.

Playside Tackle

Block the sweep flow, then cut off pursuit.

Backside Tackle

Cut off backside pursuit.

Split End

Stalk-block on the reverse side.

Flanker

Stalk-block or clear the reverse alley.

How to teach it

  • 1Backside cuts off pursuit while a pulling lineman leads around the far edge.
  • 2Sell the sweep hard so the defense flows away from the reverse.
  • 3Wing follows the pulling lineman around the far edge.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Weak sweep fake — sell it at full speed.
  • !Reverse exchange fumbled — rep the give point.

Build this into your call sheet.

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