Systems/Single Wing/Quick Pitch 19
RunBest for: Base down10U+ · Core

Quick Pitch 19

Tailback takes the snap and quick-pitches to the wingback racing to the corner.

Concept: Playside end and tackle reach-block the edge while the wingback sprints to turn the corner immediately.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14UAdd deception: 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

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. 10UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 12UAdd motion: Add pre-snap motion to stress the defense's edge.
  3. 14UAdd deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

TB

Take the direct snap and quick-pitch to the wingback racing to the corner.

WB

Sprint to the corner, take the quick pitch, and turn it upfield immediately.

QB

Lead-block or seal pursuit on the perimeter.

Playside End

Reach-block the edge to seal the corner.

Playside Tackle

Reach-block the edge defender to open the perimeter.

Playside Guard

Reach or pull to lead the wing outside.

Backside Guard

Cut off backside pursuit.

Center

Snap to the tailback, then cut off the backside.

Backside Tackle

Hinge and cut off backside pursuit.

How to teach it

  • 1Playside end and tackle reach-block the edge to turn the corner fast.
  • 2The wingback must be sprinting to the corner as he takes the quick pitch.
  • 3Tailback delivers a soft, accurate pitch the wing can catch in stride.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Wingback slows to catch the pitch — fix by teaching him to catch it at full speed.
  • !Edge blockers get beat outside — fix by teaching a flat, wide reach step.

Build this into your call sheet.

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