Jet Sweep

CoachK,

Please forgive my ignorance, but what exactly is a jet sweep? Thanks.

CoachBets

That is how we block our rocket sweep, (which is basically a quick pitch with the back in full speed motion).
Agreed that sometimes the guard does not get there and is of little help, however I feel that if you are block the trap off of the jet the same way that it is important to keep the blocking assignments the same. We have been fortunate that our gaurds did a good job of getting out on this.

What our goal is on the Rocket is to FULL reach with our line. We want our PSG and PST to reach and run! We are not actually blocking the 5 tech but rather ripping through him and making him run behind us, our thought is if he has to run behind us than he has no chance at making a play on a back that is full speed and looking to get outside. One thing that we found is we have to have something coming off of that underneath that 5 tech or he will begin to kill you by his angle he takes on the the snap. Even if the only person he has to run around is the PST it is almost impossible for him to make a play.

Coach I have authored two pamphlets on the Jet Offense... allow me to give you the best way to block the jet sweep.

TO SE SIDE
PSE- STALK
PHB- 2ND DEFENDER OUTSIDE B-GAP
PT- 1ST DEFENDER OUTSIDE B-GAP
PG- PULL, READ PHB'S BLOCK, WALL 1ST THREAT
C, BG, BT, BSE- CUTOFF
BHB- JET MOTION, SWEEP PATH (HASH, NUMBERS, SIDELINE)
QB- SWEEP STEPS (SWEEP, TRAP, WAGGLE)
FB- FB PATH ON TRAP

TO TE SIDE
PHB- 2ND DEFENDER OUTSIDE B- GAP
PTE- 1ST DEFENDER OUTSIDE B-GAP
PT- TRAP (FORCE DEFENDER)
PG- PULL, READ PHB'S BLOCK, WALL 1ST THREAT
C, BG, BT, BSE- CUTOFF
BHB- JET MOTION, SWEEP PATH (HASH, NUMBERS, SIDELINE)
QB- SWEEP STEPS (SWEEP, TRAP, WAGGLE)
FB- TRAP PATH

COACH, I HOPE THIS HELPS AND LOOK FORWARD TO DISCUSSING THIS FURTHER.

The Guard is not suppose to lead the lay, he is supposed to seal it. It is not necessary to pull him. Some teams will not pull him unless they are running it to the short side & are expecting to need a kick out block. They also will crack block it & have the SE reduce his split to 6 yds. You can also off set your FB & have him lead the play.

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TO SE SIDE
PSE- STALK
PHB- 2ND DEFENDER OUTSIDE B-GAP
PT- 1ST DEFENDER OUTSIDE B-GAP
PG- PULL, READ PHB'S BLOCK, WALL 1ST THREAT
C, BG, BT, BSE- CUTOFF
BHB- JET MOTION, SWEEP PATH (HASH, NUMBERS, SIDELINE)
QB- SWEEP STEPS (SWEEP, TRAP, WAGGLE)
FB- FB PATH ON TRAP

TO TE SIDE
PHB- 2ND DEFENDER OUTSIDE B- GAP
PTE- 1ST DEFENDER OUTSIDE B-GAP
PT- TRAP (FORCE DEFENDER)
PG- PULL, READ PHB'S BLOCK, WALL 1ST THREAT
C, BG, BT, BSE- CUTOFF
BHB- JET MOTION, SWEEP PATH (HASH, NUMBERS, SIDELINE)
QB- SWEEP STEPS (SWEEP, TRAP, WAGGLE)
FB- TRAP PATH

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Coach Cella -

What are your inside runs off of the Jet and how do you block them?

Thanks in advance!

Coach,

That is what we do when we call crack with the SE. We can have the Hb kickout the corner or if the FB is offset the FB will kickout the corner.

We run the Rocket Sweep also, we do not block anyone from a 5 tech. back on the rocket. We have the same rules for the oline but we have the tackle pull also and release to the second level. There is more of a chance for cutbacks and reading the defense on the rocket with the deeper pitch.

Ok, let's get it started.

The complimentary plays that you MUST have are a dive or trap off the sweep and a waggle off the sweep. In addition, you NEED to run the belly play so when the 5-technique widens (and he will) you crossblock and run the belly inside of him. Also, you need to run a reverse (similar to counter-criss cross) once you have handed off the ball on the sweep. Ok now to the offense, which I have updated (no third pamphlet yet though).

Playcalling--Holes

O O O X O O O
7 5 3 1 Q 2 4 6 8
O O
O

8 Sweep (defined)

1 Dive (Off 8 Sweep-- THE PREREQUISITE IS 2 DIVE OFF 7 SWEEP)

PSE- STALK
PHB- JET MOTION, SWEEP PATH
PT- VEER RELEASE TO ILB
PG- ON-DOWN (ALWAYS DL)
C- ON- CUTOFF
BG, BT, BHB, BSE- CUTOFF
QB- FAKE SWEEP, GIVE DIVE, FAKE WAGGLE
FB- DIVE PATH

7 WAGGLE
PSE- CORNER ROUTE
PHB- JET MOTION, SWEEP PATH, BLOCK 1ST THREAT PAST BT'S BLOCK
PT- DOWN (ALWAYS DL)
PG- PULL AND WALL 1ST THREAT
C- DOWN (ALWAYS DL)
BG- PULL AND KICKOUT 1ST THREAT
BT- DOWN (ALWAYS DL)
BHB- DRAG ROUTE
BSE- POST ROUTE
QB- FAKE SWEEP, FAKE DIVE, WAGGLE (LOOK FOR CORNER)
FB- FAKE DIVE RUN 5-YARD OUT TO PLAYSIDE

4 BELLY
PSE- STALK
PHB- STEP INSIDE TACKLES BLOCK, ISOLATE ILB
PT, PG- CROSS (VS. 2 OR 3 TECH.) OR BASE (VS. ANYTHING ELSE)
C, BG, BT, BSE- ON, CUTOFF
BHB- JET MOTION, ATTACK INSIDE JERSEY NUMBER OF OVERHANG PLAYER (GET THERE WITH SPEED!!!)
QB- BELLY STEPS (4 O'CLOCK)
FB- BELLY PATH

3 REVERSE
PSE- STALK
PHB- JET MOTION, TAKE HANDOFF ON SWEEP, GIVE OUTSIDE HANDOFF TO BHB
PT-DOWN-VEER RELEASE
PG- ON- DOWN (ALWAYS DL)
C, BG, BSE- CUTOFF
BT- TRAP 1ST DL PAST HOLE
BHB- PAUSE- TAKE OUTSIDE HANDOFF- READ BT'S BLOCK AND RUN TO DAYLIGHT
QB- SWEEP STEPS, LEAD THROUGH HOLE AND KICKOUT 1ST THREAT
FB- KICKOUT 1ST DL PAST BG

COACH, I HOPE THIS HELPS.

Here's a summary of Chuck Klausing's study of the jet sweep series:

1. This is a great addition to the Wing "T".
2. For Years the "Buck Sweep Series" has been a real staple of the offense.
3. It offered deception and power to the offense.
4. Lately defenses are reading the guards and wrong arming all kick out blocks.
5. I have watched the Jet Sweep from the defensive side of the ball.
6. The sweep is definitely faster. The wing back is at full speed.
7. The Sweep spreads the flank wider.
8. This opens up the buck play inside. Linebackers cannot read the pulling guard that would open the sucker play.
9. The QB kicks to start the WB in motion and the ball is snapped when he is four feet from you.
10. The QB makes a 180-degree pivot off the mid-line with your back to the L.O.S.
11. Blocking assignments have the Tackle blocking the first defender outside the "B" gap and the slot blocking #2.
12. It is very important that the slot and tackle not allow penetration so the guard can get in front of the play.
13. I also find the speed motion in front of the FB helping run and shoot pass patterns.
14. Maybe we should call it the "Sweep buck Series."

First and 10, rephrase your question and get back to me. Take care coach.

Coach Cella:

What I was wondering was if your two pamphlets could be posted here. By conflicts, I meant that you always want to put the defense in situations wherein, if they try to stop you one way, you have a companion play that they have to consider.

I know some teams have a basic Jet sweep rule where they don't block anything inside a 4 tech to the play side. Also, they will always pull the second man in on the LOS. So that would be the tackle to the TE side or the guard to the open side.

Using the flexbone we will pull both guard and tackle almost everytime we run jet. We get a double crack from the SE and the wing. We just make a hold call. THis play can be successful with many different ways to block it.

Coach Cella, or anyone
Why would you only pull both guard and tackle to the TE side. We run 90 flexbone and pull both guys 60 percent of the time.