10 Counter Plays Off the Rocket Sweep

with Dennis Diericx,
Beloit College Offensive Coordinator

Coach Diericx is no stranger to the football coaching ranks. He served as the head coach at J.D. Darnall High School (Geneseo, IL) from 1991 to 2005 and accumulated an impressive 122-30 record there. His teams won eight conference championships and qualified for the state playoffs 10 times. This DVD centers on the multiple options that compliment the Rocket Sweep. Diericx has extensive experience with the Rocket Sweep and shares the explosive counter plays he has developed. In this presentation, Diericx details counter plays for the A, B, C and D gaps. Plays covered include sally, tackle trap counter, rocket counter, truck/laser, hand back trap and the rocket reverse. Each player's role is diagrammed on overhead projector, detailing blocking schemes and techniques. Eight passing plays are also included in this diversified attack, which is called a "Complete Flank to Flank" attack, which could also be run out of the Jet Sweep and Buck Sweep. This DVD is a complete examination of the potent Rocket Sweep counters. Whether you run or defend the Rocket, the principles, keys and teaching points presented can help your team on both sides of the ball. Complete with companion plays, the counter plays to the Rocket Sweep create a dangerous weapon that is effective in any offensive system.

48 minutes. 2006.

This item also belongs to the following series!

• Dennis Diericx: The Rocket Sweep 3-Pack

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