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Travis Foster, Head Coach, Shadow Ridge HS, NV

Full video on Glazier Drive: Flexbone Sweep & Counter: Alignment, Assignment, & Execution of Rocket Toss, Jet Sweep & QB Counter

SWEEP AND JET MOTION BLOCKING SCHEMES FOR WING-T OFFENSE

This coaching breakdown covers comprehensive blocking schemes for sweep plays and jet motion concepts against various defensive fronts. The content focuses on adaptable rules that allow offensive linemen to handle multiple defensive looks with the same core principles.

FOUR-MAN FRONT BLOCKING (44 DEFENSE)

Against a 44 defense with outside linebacker stacks, the tackle walks up to reach the last man on the line of scrimmage (the stand-up backer). The A-back automatically looks to the alley for immediate threats, then combos with the tackle to work up to the stack backer based on defensive alignment. The center cuts the A-gap defender while the guard pulls outside to pick up the inside backer or safety flowing to motion.

THREE-FIVE FRONT ADJUSTMENTS

When facing a 3-5 front on the opposite side, blocking assignments shift to accommodate the different defensive structure. The center blocks the playside backer since there's no A-gap defender, while the left guard and tackle execute reach blocks. The A-back takes the outside backer. The coach suggests condensing splits and cracking the end as an alternative approach.

THREE-FOUR AND 52 DEFENSIVE LOOKS

With a tight end in the game against 3-4 or 52 fronts, the tight end blocks the last man on the line of scrimmage. The tackle reaches the C-gap defender, and if there's no B-gap defender, the guard gets an automatic pull call. The center handles the nose tackle, and the play pitches to the backside A-back with everyone accounted for on the perimeter.

61 DEFENSE COVERAGE

Against 61 fronts, the scheme calls for reaching across the board since there are defenders in every gap (C, B, and A). Everyone steps playside to reach their assignments, with the slot back responsible for making the safety miss or using formation adjustments and cracks to create better blocking angles.

A-BACK AND TACKLE FOOTWORK FUNDAMENTALS

Extensive practice time focuses on A-backs and tackles working their steps on sweep plays. The playside A-back takes a 90-degree step outside to reach the defender when there's an alley threat. With tight end blocking, the A-back runs through his near hip, and if there's no outside threat, he chips and collapses the outside hip before working to the next level.

BACKSIDE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TIMING

The backside A-back leaves on the "D" of the down count in the cadence, aiming to catch the pitch behind the playside tackle. The quarterback drop steps and pitches, while the playside wide receiver stocks the corner unless tagged with special calls like switch or blast. The backside receiver runs a seam route to cut off the backside safety or turns to block the backside corner.

CONDENSED FORMATION VARIATIONS

When using condensed formations, the wide receiver reduces his split to crack block the last man on the line of scrimmage. This allows the tackle to get a pull call, and the A-back pulls with him, placing his hand on the tackle's hip as they work through the alley together, creating more bodies on the edge.

JET SWEEP AND ROCKET TOSS INTEGRATION

The blocking schemes remain identical for both jet sweep and rocket toss, eliminating the need for additional teaching and allowing players to execute at high speed. The key difference lies in the backside A-back's motion - rocket toss involves drop stepping and crossing over through the B-back's heels, while jet sweep uses more natural 90-degree stepping through the quarterback's heels for the handoff behind the center.

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