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Passer fakes a throw and hands behind the back to the wingback sweeping the opposite way.
Concept: Line shows pass protection then releases as the wing takes the hidden handoff around the edge.
Every position's job
Take the snap, fake a throw with the ball raised, then hand behind the back to the wingback sweeping the opposite way.
Take the hidden behind-the-back handoff and sweep around the edge to the far side.
Sell the pass protection, then lead or seal for the sweep.
Sell pass, then block the perimeter for the wing.
Show pass protection, then release to block for the wing's edge.
Show pass set, then release to block for the sweep.
Show pass protection, then pull to lead the wing.
Snap the ball, then show pass set and release to block.
Show pass set, then lead around the edge.
Show pass protection, then block the backside pursuit.
How to teach it
- 1Line shows pass protection to freeze the rush before releasing to block the sweep.
- 2The behind-the-back handoff must be well-hidden and rehearsed.
- 3Tailback sells the throw with a full arm motion before the handoff.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Handoff is dropped — fix by drilling the exchange slowly then at speed.
- !Line releases before selling pass — fix by teaching them to set first, then block.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.