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Franklins
Jet Sweep Series from
Shotgun Formations
Danny Nowell
Franklin TN High School
Danny Nowell is the Offensive Coordinator at Franklin High School. During the last two
seasons Franklin High School has a record of 22-5.

Philosophy
In 2003 we started using our jet sweep plays
from shotgun formations. Our delay in
installing this combination was caused by a
concern over the ability to time the shotgun
snap with the jet sweep motion and
exchange. Once we found that we could
successfully execute these fundamentals,
this combination became one of the most
productive parts of our offensive attack.
We are convinced that this package:

keeps the defense honest.11

creates great misdirection

spreads the field, thus opening up

running lanes
provides a set halfback which
allows for an extra blocker in the
alley without having to pull a
lineman

can be used effectively anywhere

on the field

provides
a
complementary
running
game
from
a

can and should be used from

predominantly
passing
multiple formations
formation.
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can use the running ability of any

skill player

Jet Sweep

Snap Execution
We use these coaching points in executing
the shotgun snap with jet sweep motion.
1

Our quarterback will point to the

man in motion to begin the
motion.

Our man in motion beings his motion

and runs 75% speed
Our Center sees the feet of our
Quarterback through his stance

3
4

When the man in motion reaches the

hip of our Tight End (or the same
area if to an open end side), our
Quarterback quickly lifts and
lowers his up leg
The ball is snapped.

It does take a bit of practice time for the

Center, Quarterbacks, and men in motion to
get a feel for each others timing, but this
can be achieved.

These are the assignments we use with our

jet sweep.
Line: Zone block to play side. Work to the
next level
H: Block the first linebacker over or inside
A: Block alley to safety
X: Block the corner
Z: Motion, After receiving the handoff
sprint hard looking to cut downfield at the
hash, the numbers or the boundary (in that
order). Block the first linebacker over or
inside
QB: Handoff then make a great boot fake

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A: Fill for our Back Side Tackle

A/ H: Block Downfield

Quarterback Counter

Z: Fake the sweep

A Counter Read Option

These are the assignments we use with our

Quarterback Counter.
Play Side Line: Down block and protect
inside gap. If there is no threat to your
inside gap, work to the next level.
C: Block back for the Back Side
BG: Pull and trap color past our Play Side
Tackle
BT: Pull and read the block of our Back
Side Guard. Pull up and block the first
linebacker to show
QB: Fake to Z and run the ball. Read the
block of the BT

These are the assignments we use with our

Quarterback Counter.
Play Side Line: Down block and protect
inside gap. If there is no threat to your
inside gap, work to the next level.
C: Block back for the Back Side
BG: Pull and trap color past our Play Side
Tackle
BT: Pull and read the block of our Back
Side Guard. Pull up and block the first
linebacker to show

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Z: Fake sweep and block out on the corner

Back Side Line: Block man two counts

then release downfield

X: Crack on the near safety

H: Downfield Block
H: Work back and get in pitch relation with
our Quarterback

A: Block alley to corner

A: Run the counter play and expect the ball

QB: Receive the snap and read the back
side defensive end. If he squats, give the
ball to A. If he trails the pulling tackle, pull
the ball and option the next man outside.

QB: Handoff to Z then screen the defensive

end until X clears

X Reverse

Z: Run the sweep and handoff to X

These are the assignments we use with our

X Reverse.
Play Side Line: Down block and protect
inside gap. If there is no threat to your
inside gap, work to the next level.
C: Snap, then drop and pull play side

X: Take one step then reverse and take

handoff. Stay deep until you clear the
defensive end.

Quarterback Dart

These are the assignments we use with our

Quarterback Dart.
Center: Block on.
PG: Block on.

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PT: Set and encourage the defensive end to

rush up field. Do not allow him to collapse
into the B gap.
BG: Block on

Quarterback Trap
We have also used our Quarterback on a trap
play to threaten the middle of the defense
and complete the package.

BT: Pull and lead through the play side B

gap to block first linebacker play side
Y: Cutoff
H: Block the play side safety
X: Block the corner
Z: Fake the jet sweep
A: Fake the zone play and fill for the back
side tackle
QB: Fake the zone play to A. Dart through
the B gap (read our back side tackles block)

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