Toss Sweep Block

A football running back blocking drill for sweep plays.

Objective - Teach correct toss sweep blocking fundamentals.

Action - For this running back drill, line up your center, QB, fullback and tailback. Position a blocking dummy or cone on each side where the offensive tackle and tight end would be. Then have a linebacker positioned on either side of the formation so you can run the running back football drill to both sides.

At the snap, run the toss sweep. The fullback needs to identify the defender's position and make a block on the inside shoulder of the defender as quickly as possible. The fullback should break down right before the block for strength on contact. Also, the fullback must "read" whether the defender is attacking the block. If so, perform a chop block on the outside of the thighs. If not, kick the defender outside.

It's the tailback's job to stay behind the block and "read" which cut to take.

Coaching Details - Instruct the defenders to come in from different angles and alignments so the fullback has to adjust his block. Emphasize correct stances, alignments and proper toss sweep technique. Run to both sides.

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Drill provided by:

David Huizar & Matt Zavadil

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