Jet Sweep Left
Z moves left through a backfield handoff and turns up near the sideline. Rehearse the exchange, and adjust the alignment and timing to your competition’s motion and running rules.
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Who does what
- CCenterSnap to the quarterback. No route is drawn for the center on this play; stay clear of the rush.
- QBQBReceive the snap and hand off to Z moving across the backfield.
- XWRRun up the left lane and angle inward; avoid obstructing defenders.
- YWRRun straight up the left inside lane.
- ZWRCross left through the exchange, then turn up near the left edge.
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How to teach Jet Sweep Left
By FlagPlays · Updated . Practical starting points for volunteer coaches. Check your competition’s rules before using a play.
Left and right refer to the diagram. Route depths are illustrations; adjust them to your field and players. Check eligibility, running and rush rules.
- When to try it
- Practice the timing of a moving receiver and a leftward handoff. Check motion, legal alignment and running restrictions before using it in a game.
- Quarterback's plan
- This is a designed handoff to Z, not a pass progression. Rehearse the exchange behind the line and the runner's path to the left edge.
- Teaching cue
- Secure the exchange before turning upfield.
- Common mistake
- Starting the snap before the receiver and quarterback have agreed the handoff timing. The drawing is schematic, not a motion-rule instruction.
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