lots of ways to do counter/trap/misdirection
by jt (2019-01-22 21:46:58)

In reply to: I noticed that in another post below  posted by jwill77


one such play would have the jet sweep motion with a fake to the sweep and then a counter back to where the motion started by either the qb or the running back.

Basically the answer to your question depends on how involved you want to make your qb in the running game. I think that it is imperative to have a second running threat from either the backfield or the slot (and if you have three it is even better). Forcing the defense to defend the entire field in the running game is very effective; defend the jet sweep, defend the inside running game, and then defend the counters/traps off of that action.

The Rams do an excellent job of this, especially with their jet sweep look. In the NFL you absolutely have to freeze those linebackers for a second to free up lanes inside and to open up the play action game.