How to Run a Football Offense: Sweep

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  • 1). Set the offense in a split-back formation. Place seven players on the line. Position from the quarterback's left: split end, a space of 5 yards, tackle, guard, center, guard, tackle, tight end. Two running backs stand ready a yard behind the quarterback, one slightly to either side. Finally, a flanker is set 5 yards to the right of the tight end and 1 yard off the line of scrimmage.

  • 2). Hike the ball and order your line to hook every opponent left.

  • 3). Instruct the split end to block the left corner.

  • 4). Instruct the tackle to break the line to hook the left linebacker.

  • 5). Race the guard forward to contain the free safety.

  • 6). Have the center hook the nose guard.

  • 7). Have the right guard hook the right linebacker.

  • 8). Send the tackle and tight end to hook the tackle and end, respectively.

  • 9). Instruct the flanker to crack (break inside) to hook the strong safety, keeping him on the left.

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    Instruct the right running back to sprint right to block the corner.

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    Have the left running back follow in his wake.

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    Instruct the quarterback to open to the left, then reverse-pivot and pitch to the left running back.

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    Have the quarterback then skirt the backside of the offensive line and help the tight end contain the opposing end.

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    Send the running back, now hosting the desired pigskin, following the right running back and dashing through the opening between the stymied strong safety and corner.

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