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RunBest for: Goal line / 2-pt8U+ · Basic

QB Power Read

Quarterback reads the end and either gives the sweep or keeps on power.

Concept: Playside blocks down and the backside guard pulls to lead on the quarterback keep.

Age version
TGCGTWRSSWRQBRB
Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14U — Master 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

QB

Read the end man; give the sweep to the back or keep on power behind the pulling guard.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery QB Read and Keys Team Skelly Pass Period
RB

Run the sweep/jet path as the give option, pressing the perimeter.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track Field Goal / PAT Operation
Playside Guard

Block down on the first inside defender.

Coach it with
Down Block Angle Drive WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block
Backside Guard

Pull and lead through the hole for the QB keep.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle Scoop / Cutoff Block
Center

Block back to seal the backside.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker
Playside Tackle

Down-block the defender inside.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block DB Tackle in Space
Backside Tackle

Hinge or scoop to protect the backside.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block Pass Set Kick-Slide Hinge Back-Side Block
TE

Down-block inside to help the power scheme.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block Broad Jump Ladder
Playside WR

Stalk-block the corner on the give side.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block Screen Setup & Block in Space TE Seal and Arc Block
Slot

Block the overhang or arc for the keep.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block WR Stalk Block Screen Setup & Block in Space
Backside WR

Cut off backside coverage.

Coach it with
Team Skelly Pass Period LB Coverage Drop DB Backpedal Technique

How to teach it

  • 1Playside blocks down; backside guard pulls to lead for the QB keep.
  • 2QB reads the end man: give the sweep if he stays home, keep power if he chases.
  • 3Back sells the sweep to hold the perimeter defenders.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !QB reads the wrong defender — clearly identify the end man before the snap.
  • !Pulling guard is late through the hole — emphasize a quick, tight pull.
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