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Sweep· 11v11 Tackle

basicaka Outside Sweepaka Toss Sweep
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Wide perimeter run. QB hands to the back, who attacks the edge with the blockers pulling or reaching playside (tackle: classic two-guard pull on Packers Sweep; flag: receivers run vertical clears to pull defenders OFF the perimeter since blocking isn't legal). The back's footwork is patient-then-fast: read the kick-out (or in flag, the leverage of the contain defender), then turn vertical when the corner is sealed. Best vs over-aligned interior fronts where the perimeter is light.

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Coaching breakdown

Sweep — Wide perimeter run. QB hands to the back, who attacks the edge with the blockers pulling or reaching playside (tackle: classic two-guard pull on Packers Sweep; flag: receivers run vertical clears to pull defenders OFF the perimeter since blocking isn't legal). The back's footwork is patient-then-fast: read the kick-out (or in flag, the leverage of the contain defender), then turn vertical when the corner is sealed. Best vs over-aligned interior fronts where the perimeter is light. Run from Spread Doubles. The handoff sets up the play; see the OL + receiver bullets below for each player's job.

  • @QB: take the handoff, press the LOS, and read the playside LB — if he scrapes, cut back; if he fills, bounce.
  • : sweep — wide path behind the pullers, set up the kick-out.
  • : reach block playside — drive your man down the line, seal him inside.
  • : pull playside — kick out the first defender outside the tackle box.
  • : reach block playside — drive your man down the line, seal him inside.
  • : pull playside — get depth off the LOS, lead through the hole for the back.
  • : cut off the backside — chase block to prevent pursuit.

Ball flow:

  • Snap: @QB hands to 2 yards right of center, 4 yards behind the LOS.

When to call it

Get to the edge fast vs a defense over-committing to the interior. Best on 1st-and-10 to establish the edge run, or as a change-of-pace after a series of inside hits.

Common mistakes

  • RB cuts up too early; should press the edge first to force the corner to commit, THEN turn vertical.
  • Pulling blocker gets caught on the LOS (tackle); needs a clean pull around with no hesitation.
  • Perimeter receivers don't pull coverage away — in tackle they stalk-block the corner; in flag they need to run a deep clear or inside route so the edge isn't crowded.