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Outside Running Game - POWER SWEEP
aSSIGnMenTS:
The Power Sweep is a time honored football play in which the offense aims to get more players at the point of attack then the defense can account
for. Pre-snap, it looks similar to the wing option, which is a play that attacks the edge a little wider than the sweep. A wing option read by
the defense may cause them to loosen up a little and create a wider running lane for the sweep. It is important that lead blockers never pass up a
defender as they work towards the point of attack, this should ensure minimal losses.
lIne FOrMaTIOn:
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Backside Tackle – Zone block to playside and get to the second level
Backside Guard – Zone block to playside and get to the second level
Center – Zone block to playside
Playside Guard – Zone block to playside
Playside Tackle – Zone block to playside
Playside End (1 or 4) – Inside leverage on defender, stalk block
drive downfield.
Playside Slot (2 or 3) – Execute a crack block on the box area. Block the
first defender that appears.
Quarterback – Reverse out after receiving the snap and work between the two lead
blockers, attacking the Line of Scrimmage with square shoulders.
B Back – Lead edge blocker, attacking the #2 defender on the playside and
blocking him to the outside.
Motion Slot (2 or 3) – Begin with pre-snap option motion, getting ahead of the QB after
the snap and blocking the vacated slot area.
Backside End (1 or 4) – Run a post pattern and work towards blocking the Safety in
the center of the field.
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