Power Pass Naked
Backs sell the power sweep and the tailback boots naked to the backside to throw or run.
Concept: Line blocks power flow one way while the backside end delays and slips out into the vacated flat.
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
Sell the power sweep, then boot naked to the backside to throw or run.
Sell the power flow one way to hold the defense.
Sell the sweep flow, then release into a route.
Block the power flow or release to the flat.
Delay, then slip out into the vacated backside flat as the outlet.
Block power flow one way to sell the sweep.
Block power flow to sell the run direction.
Snap the ball, then block for the power flow.
Block power flow one direction to sell the run.
Block power flow, then let the tailback boot behind.
How to teach it
- 1Line blocks power flow one way to pull the defense before the naked boot.
- 2Backside end delays, then slips into the vacated flat as the outlet.
- 3Tailback boots away from the flow with eyes downfield.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Backside end releases too early and tips the naked — fix by teaching him to delay.
- !Tailback boots too shallow — fix by gaining depth away from the flow.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.