Beast Sweep
Beast Sweep takes the direct snap outside behind all three blocking backs from the Wide alignment. One blocker widens the edge, while the other two lead through the alley for the runner.
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The call
| Position | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Left TE | cut off the backside end. |
| Left tackle | stop inside penetration and keep pursuit from crossing his face. |
| Left guard | secure the nose with the center. |
| Center | secure the nose with the left guard. |
| Right guard | down block the playside tackle with the right tackle. |
| Right tackle | keep the playside tackle inside the sweep path. |
| Right TE | climb to the middle linebacker and cut off inside pursuit. |
| 2-back | kick or widen the first defender on the edge, here the end. |
| 3-back | lead to the strong-side linebacker and keep him inside the runner's path. |
| 4-back | lead to the corner and keep leverage from the inside out. |
| 1-back | take the direct snap, get outside the 2-back, then turn up behind the 3 and 4 backs. |