Halfback Pass Left
Tailback takes the toss sweep then stops and throws downfield.
Concept: Line sweep-blocks to sell the run while the flanker sneaks behind the secondary.
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: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
- 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
Take the snap and toss to the tailback on the sweep action, then get out to block or clear.
Take the toss, run the sweep to freeze the defense, then stop and throw downfield to the flanker.
Fake the sweep lead block to sell the run.
Sneak behind the secondary on a deep route as the primary target.
Run a clearing route to occupy the corner.
Sweep-block to sell the run, then keep the edge protected.
Show sweep flow, then protect.
Show sweep block, then anchor.
Show sweep flow, then protect the backside.
Protect the backside edge.
How to teach it
- 1Tailback sells the sweep first, then sets his feet before throwing.
- 2The flanker eases behind the biting secondary — timing must match the tailback's setup.
- 3Line sweep-blocks to sell run without going illegally downfield.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Tailback throws off-balance — fix by teaching him to plant and square up before the throw.
- !Receiver runs deep too early and tips the play — fix by timing his release with the run fake.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.