Play-ActionBest for: Shot play
Waggle Right (Boot Pass)
Quarterback fakes the buck sweep, boots opposite, and reads the flood of receivers.
Concept: Backside guard pulls to protect the edge; tight end drags, wingback runs the flat, and split end runs a deep post.
Base alignment — schematic, not to scale
Every position's job
QB
Fake the sweep, boot away, and read the flat-to-crosser flood.
FB
Fake, then block the backside edge rusher chasing the boot.
HB
Fake the sweep and run to the flat as an outlet.
Playside OL
Block aggressive sweep flow to sell the run.
Backside OL
Hinge and protect the backside for the boot.
Center
Block back and help the backside edge.
TE
Run the deep crossing route across the field.
WB
Run motion then release on a corner or deep route.
How to teach it
- 1Rep the full sweep fake so the play-action holds linebackers.
- 2Teach the QB the flat-crosser-deep read progression.
- 3Coach the FB to pick up the chasing backside end.
Common mistakes to fix
- !QB stares down the crosser; fix by drilling the flat-first read.
- !FB releases too soon and leaves the boot unprotected; fix by teaching him to check the edge first.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.