Systems/Single Wing/47 Jet Sweep
RunBest for: Base down8U+ · Basic

47 Jet Sweep

Wingback goes in fast motion and takes a direct snap or handoff sweeping wide around end.

Concept: Playside end and wingback area blockers arc-block outside while the fullback fills for the vacated wing.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14UMaster it: 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. 8UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 10UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole.
  3. 12UAdd motion: Add pre-snap motion to stress the defense's edge.
  4. 14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

WB

Go in fast jet motion, take the direct snap or handoff, and sweep wide around end.

FB

Fill for the vacated wing and seal the backside pursuit.

TB

Fake the ball or block the alley on the jet side.

QB

Hand off or clear, then block the edge.

Playside End

Arc-block outside to seal the edge for the jet.

Playside Tackle

Arc-block outside to wall the perimeter.

Playside Guard

Reach or pull to lead the jet outside.

Backside Guard

Cut off the backside pursuit.

Center

Snap the ball, then block back or cut off the backside.

Backside Tackle

Hinge and cut off backside pursuit.

How to teach it

  • 1Jet motion timing is critical — the wing must be at full speed as he takes the ball.
  • 2Playside end and tackle arc-block outside to open the perimeter.
  • 3Fullback fills for the vacated wing to seal the backside.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Motion and snap timing is off — fix by snapping as the wing crosses a set landmark.
  • !Wing slows to take the ball — fix by teaching him to catch it in full stride.

Build this into your call sheet.

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