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SpecialBest for: Trick / change-up12U+ · Advanced

Halfback Pass (Sweep Pass) Left

Halfback takes the sweep action then pulls up and throws downfield.

Concept: Line sweep-blocks to sell the run while the split end sneaks behind the biting secondary.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14U — Add the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole. 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.
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. 12UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 14UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole. 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

QB

Hand to the halfback on the sweep, then carry out a fake to hold the backside.

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

Take the sweep handoff, run the sweep path, then pull up and throw downfield.

Coach it with
QB-RB Mesh Handoff QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track
FB

Lead-block the edge to sell the sweep run.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track RB Blitz Pickup
Playside Guard

Pull and sweep-block to sell the run.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle QB Pitch Delivery
Backside Guard

Scoop and cut off backside pursuit.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block LB Read Keys and Shuffle LB Pursuit Angles
Center

Reach or scoop playside to seal the interior.

Coach it with
TE Inline Down and Reach Down Block Angle Drive Reach Block Zone Step
Playside Tackle

Down-block to sell the sweep.

Coach it with
QB Pitch Delivery RB Pitch Relationship Track WR Stalk Block
Backside Tackle

Scoop and protect the backside.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block DB Tackle in Space Heads Up Form Tackle Progression
TE

Down-block or release late as a check option.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block WR Route Running Stems WR Stalk Block
Split End

Sneak behind the biting secondary on a go/post route.

Coach it with
WR Route Running Stems WR Hands and Catching WR Release Off the Line
WB

Stalk-block a beat, then release as a secondary option.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block QB Pitch Delivery RB Blitz Pickup

How to teach it

  • 1Line sweep-blocks to fully sell the run so the secondary bites up.
  • 2Split end slow-plays then sneaks behind the biting defenders deep.
  • 3Halfback runs the sweep with eyes downfield, then sets to throw before the sideline.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Halfback runs too far and can't set to throw — pull up early enough to plant and pass.
  • !Split end releases too fast and the safety stays deep — sell the run block a beat first.
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