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Category: Offensive Line
Type: Drill

SWEEP







Equipment

  • Cones, Line strip, and shields or bags


Objective

  • To work on the proper pulling techniques for the back sweep play.


Procedure

FSG
  1. 1st step is a 45º pull step toward the 1st cone (get depth            immediately)

  2. 2nd step continue at a 45º route reading the wing's butt.

  3. Level off at 2 * yards at 4th step (clear the cone).

  4. Pick up force defender.

  5. Work back up to the LOS to get inside out on the defender.

  6. Finish off with running shoulder block with head up field.


BSG
  1. 1st step is flat along the LOS (stop at 90º)

  2. Stay LOW!!!!!

  3. Stop any dangerous penetration, allow no one to threaten.

  4. Get about 1 to 1 * yards depth.

  5. Turn up field at 1st opening after playside tackle.

  6. Look inside and seal, keep head to the outside.


Team Sweep Drill
  1. Run with entire line for coordination

  2. Run with backs for timing

  3. Use live defenders with shields

  4. Show different looks
            a. 4 or 5 man fronts
            b. Penetration
            c. Force
            d. No defender


Use all formations and variations of the Waggle vs. different coverages. Do Sweep and Waggle Drill together everyday for 10 to 12 minutes.
Get as many reps as possible.

Submitted by: Toby


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