The Rocket Toss is a modified sweep play that attacks the edge with speed. Designed to reach the edge very quickly, the Rocket Toss is especially useful when the defense overloads the box or blitzes. Inside-out help and linebacker pursuit are thrown out the window, leaving fewer defenders out on the edge to track down a ball carrier in full sprint. This play is great for short-yardage and goal-line situations.
| Position | Assignments/Notes |
|---|---|
| QB | Reverse out and pitch to A then carry out boot fake. |
| A | Toss motion through heels of B, Get flat and receive toss. |
| B | Kick out backside EMLOS. |
| C | Flare for Corner. |
| X | Push Crack near Safety. |
| Z | Cut off backside Safety. |
| PST | Veer in and U-Block, look ILB to Safety. |
| PSG | Pull in alley and block PSLB. |
| C | Speed scoop. |
| BSG | Speed scoop. |
| BST | Speed scoop. |
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Beautiful looking, a fast RB with that lead to the corner of the endzone would be a hard stop! Of course his front blocking must execute!
Love this rocket toss!