High-Impact Explosive Trick Plays: Mastering the Speed Sweep Pass & Double Pass - Jason McManus

Unlock the secrets of high-impact trick plays. Dive deep into the intricacies of the Speed Sweep Pass and Double Pass, two explosive plays that can catch defenses off guard and lead to big gains. 

Jason McManus, OC at Nation Ford High School (South Carolina) provides us with game clips of his version of speed sweep pass and double pass trick plays.  He shows different ways to run the plays as well as provides some of his coaching points.

His entire clinic on Trick Plays in the Air Raid Offense is available for you to view on Glazier Drive.

"Why do we run trick plays?"

• Creates an exciting brand of football.  Fans and players both love them.  Playing football should be fun!
• Improves morale at practice.
• Gives the defense something extra to prepare for.
• Can take away some of the defense's aggressiveness.
• Adds to your shots play menu.

• 1st play of the game,  It sets the tone for the game.
• After a sudden change of possession.
• After a timeout
• Good field position

If you practice a trick play and don't use it in that week's game, save it to practice again next week and have it ready for your next game.

"Trick play menu"

• Speed sweep double pass
• Double pass
• Reverse pass
• Throwback to the quarterback
• Muddle huddle
• Philly special