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Jason Tone, Head Coach, T.L. Hanna HS (SC)

Full video on Glazier Drive: Speed Toss

OVERVIEW

This video breaks down two complementary flank plays in the Wing-T offense: Speed Sweep and Toss. While both attack the perimeter, they manipulate defenses differently through distinct motions and timing. Delaware added these plays later in their offensive development to enhance the attack and set up the passing game.

SPEED SWEEP

Formation and Motion

• Uses flat motion (also called jet sweep)
• Halfback runs hash-number-sideline to stretch the defense
• Designed to make defenders chase and use the ball carrier's speed

Blocking Assignments

• Split End: Stock blocks (unless bunched for crack)
• Halfback: Blocks first man head-up to outside, attacks outside number
• Fullback: Fakes guard trap up the middle
• Tight End: Reaches first man head-up to outside (playside), cuts off (backside)
• Playside Tackle: Reaches and elevates if no one there
• Playside Guard: Pull-reach technique, gets outside to lead
• Center: Blocks away to set up guard trap/gut play
• Backside Guard: Guts with tackle or center depending on call

Quarterback Technique

• Snaps ball when wing back is behind the guard
• Takes 6-inch step playside, pivots completely around
• Hands off behind playside guard
• Should use one-hand handoff to set up naked bootleg

TOSS PLAY

Key Differences from Speed

• Deep motion through fullback's heels
• Ball caught outside wing back's original alignment
• No line of scrimmage blocking—emphasis on reach and climb

Blocking Philosophy

• All linemen work to reach around and climb to next level
• Guard reaches outside the end
• Tackle climbs to linebacker
• Center works to linebacker
• Everyone trying to get around next man and elevate

Backfield Action

• Halfback uses flatter reach step, runs through numbers
• Fullback fits opposite to sell bootleg
• Quarterback snaps when motion man leaves peripheral vision
• Takes 6-inch reverse step and tosses from hip outside the wing back

COACHING POINTS FROM FILM

• Can run to any flank, including boundary or unbalanced formations
• Works effectively after establishing inside runs (buck sweep, power, down)
• Defenses tightening inside creates soft edges
• Guard's ability to lead in space is crucial
• Timing is critical—snap ball behind one guard, hand off behind playside guard
• In offset fullback alignments, fullback "scratches where it itches" (finds work)
• Speed sweep is more vulnerable to penetration since handoff is shallow

STRATEGIC VALUE

Both plays force defenses to defend the width of the field while maintaining inside run fakes (guard trap, gut). The different depths and motions prevent defenses from keying one play, making both complementary weapons in the Wing-T arsenal.

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