Toss Pass (Sweep Pass Fake) Left
Quarterback fakes the toss sweep then pulls up to throw.
Concept: Line sweep-blocks to sell the run while a receiver slips behind the biting defense.
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: Learn the footwork and the primary read; protect first, then complete the easy throw.
- 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
Fake the toss to the tailback (or pitch and get it back on trick variation), then pull up and throw behind the biting defense.
Sell the sweep run action, then set to protect or become a safety-valve.
Fake the sweep lead block, then release as a checkdown.
Slip behind the secondary on a deep route as the primary target.
Run a clearing or comeback route to hold the corner.
Sweep-block to sell the run, then protect the edge.
Show sweep pull/block, then protect the interior.
Show sweep block, then anchor the pocket.
Show sweep flow, then protect the backside.
Protect the backside edge.
How to teach it
- 1Line shows aggressive sweep run blocking to pull the linebackers and safeties up.
- 2QB carries out a believable toss motion before resetting to throw.
- 3The deep receiver sneaks behind the defense as it bites on the run.
Common mistakes to fix
- !QB throws before the defense bites — fix by teaching patience to let the fake work.
- !Line blocks downfield illegally — fix by keeping them at the line selling run without crossing it.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.