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Developing the O-Line for the SZF Unstoppable Sweep
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- WN-08374
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About this video
The sweep is the cornerstone of the Shotgun Zone Fly offense, and it only runs if the offensive line blocks it. Foothill High School (CA) head coach Bryon Hamilton lays out the strategies, methods and drills he uses to develop linemen who can block the SZF sweep, drawing on the specific lessons he learned running the play across a three-season stretch in which his offenses averaged over 10 yards per carry.
What you'll learn
- How to teach the techniques for blocking the SZF sweep, position by position
- Technique for the pulling guard, the key block on the play
- The drills Coach Hamilton uses to develop offensive linemen for this specific scheme
- Why the sweep is the cornerstone of the Shotgun Zone Fly and what the line has to do to keep it that way
- The refinements he picked up over several seasons of running the play against different fronts
- Practice film and game film of the blocking being executed
Who it's for
Written for high school offensive line coaches, offensive coordinators and head coaches running the Shotgun Zone Fly or any sweep-based run game that pulls a guard. Youth and middle school line coaches teaching the pull will get usable technique work as well.
About the coach
Bryon Hamilton was the head coach at Foothill High School in California, where he built the Shotgun Zone Fly offense around the sweep and produced offenses that averaged over 10 yards per carry across a three-season stretch.
Part of Coach Hamilton's Shotgun Zone Fly series, with extensive use of practice and game film. Runtime: about 51 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What does this session focus on?
Offensive line play on the Shotgun Zone Fly sweep - the techniques for blocking it, the technique for the pulling guard, and the drills and methods Coach Hamilton uses to develop linemen who can execute it.
Is it useful outside the SZF?
Yes for any coach who pulls a guard on a sweep. The technique and drill work apply to sweep blocking generally, and high school line coaches will find them the most directly usable.
How do I access it?
It is streaming, not shipping. Pay $19.95 and the video opens in your AFM Videos account at once, plays on any device, and stays available to you with unlimited views. It is also part of the $99 1-Year All Access membership.
Does it show real reps?
It does - Coach Hamilton uses extensive practice and game film so you can see the pulls, the double teams and the perimeter blocks on the sweep at full speed, not just on the board.