DEFIANCE COLLEGE COACHES CLINIC
“The Zone Running Game”
Keith Grabowski
grabkj@gmail.com
(440)930-7461
“The problem with many of us is simply this….
we like this, we like that….
we go to clinics, we talk to coaches….
Ultimately, though, we fail to recognize that
successful offenses are ‘packaged.’ I don’t care
if you run wishbone, the wing-t, or the I.
YOU MUST HAVE A SYSTEM.
Ask yourself this question:
DO I HAVE A SYSTEM…
OR JUST A COLLECTION OF PLAYS?”
Jerry Hanlon, Former Offensive Line Coach
The University of Michigan
Presentation Goals:
1. Share how we went from a collection of plays to a system
and the results of our efforts.
2. Communicate what we believe to be the keys to a
successful zone run game.
3. Identify and illustrate the fundamentals of our zone plays
for each position.
4. Show video cuts illustrating our variations of the play.
Our Zone Running Game :
• 3 Distinct Zone Plays:
• Inside Zone - Read the 1st Covered
Down Lineman.
• Outside Zone (OZ) - Read the End Man
on the Line of Scrimmage
• Stretch - Read Force Player-Get it
Outside!
Difference in Zone, OZ & Stretch
Aim Points & Primary Reads: ZONE
Read is the block on the
first Down
Lineman(DLM).
Aim Point on Zone is hip of
the 1st covered offensive
lineman past the Center. A
shade does not count.
Note: We adjusted this in
2006 – play numbering would
tell TB where we wanted him
to read.
Difference in Zone, OZ & Stretch
Aim Points & Primary Reads: OZ
Read is the block on the
End Man on the Lin of
Scrimmage(EMOL).
Aim Point is inside foot of the
TE or ghost TE
Difference in Zone, OZ & Stretch
Aim Points & Primary Reads: STRETCH
Read is the block on
force defender:
He can be outside and
off the LOS, coming
from the alley, coming
from the corner, or up
on the LOS. He can be
blocked by FB or WR.
Aim Point on Stretch is
1 yard deep by 3 yards
outside a TE or “ghost” TE.
How we switched to the
Zone Running Game
• Discovered we had a problem against odd fronts
2003 Run Efficiency vs. Even Fronts
opponent(8-3) 71%
opponent(1-9) 67%
opponent(4-6) 62%
opponent(3-7) 62%
opponent(6-4) 58%
2003 Run Efficiency vs. Odd Fronts
opponent(0-10) 53%
opponent(7-4) 50%
opponent(7-3) 44%
opponent(2-8) 38%
opponent(15-0) 33%
How we switched to the
Zone Running Game
• Discovered we had a problem against odd fronts
• Went back and studied ourselves versus the top
tier of the conference 2000-2003
Opponent Study 2000-2003
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Record 1-7 versus opponents studied
40% run efficient
3.44 yards per carry
Only 8 total +12 yard runs in 8 games
32 different run calls used
Could not identify a “base offense” from
what was called
How we switched to the
Zone Running Game
• Discovered we had a problem against odd fronts
• Went back and studied ourselves versus the top
tier of the conference 2000-2003
• Started with some questions
Conclusions about our
run game(‘03):
• We have become scheme heavy while sacrificing being
fundamentally sound
• Our schemes do not provide us with a sequence of
problems for a defense.
• There is not a logical progression for us. When one
scheme does not work we just try something else.
• We cannot effectively practice all of the schemes we have.
Conclusions about our
run game(‘03):
• Our man scheme blocking causes our lineman to become
tentative if the defense presents a new look or movement.
• We must simplify our offense by cutting down our schemes,
but make it appear more complicated to the defense by
presenting more looks(formations, shifts, motion).
• What we have been using has not allowed us success against
the top tier of our conference.
2004-2006 Offense
• 1. Attitude - We will attack with a punishing
running game that destroys the defensive
line.
• 2. We will use spread formations &
compressed formations to open up the run &
pass. (Expand & Contract)
• 3. We will use a base offense week after
week.
• 4. We will adjust with formations, not by
adding new plays.
• 5. We will take advantage of our abilities with
personnel packages.
The Stretch Play 2004-2005
• 178 carries for 1,840 yards
• 21% of our offense attempts in 20042005
• 10.3 yards per carry
• 73% efficient (+4) yards
• 53 explosives(+12 yard runs)
• 17 TD’s
The Stretch Play 2006
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68 carries for 409 yards
11% of our offense attempts in 2006
6.0 yards per carry
62% efficient (+4) yards
12 explosives(+12 yard runs)
4 TD’s
Starting TE injured for 6 games/FB was converted TB-175 LBS
Needed to be creative with how we blocked the edge.
Still a good play for us. Became better as the game wore on.
Primary Objectives of the
Stretch Play
• To get the entire backfield and line on a
wide “railroad” track
• To force the defense to stretch quickly.
• To beat them to the corner with a show of
force.
• to cut up in a lane they open by pursuing
incorrectly.
• Linemen think overtake & flat course to LB
Worst Case Scenario:
All linemen running parallel with the line of scrimmage
Cut-up lanes will open for the Back.
Our Teaching Progression
• Gap responsibility
Gap Responsibility
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Our Teaching Progression
• Gap responsibility
• Technique versus different alignments
Outside Technique
Both Linemen step laterally
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The outside OL is going at
the outside bicep; inside
OL is going at inside
#/sternum.
If the inside # disappears,
the inside OL should stay
flat and climb to level 2.
He should NOT climb
straight upfield
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Outside Technique
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Coaching Points:
OL going to 2nd level should
flatten and let the LB come
to him. NEVER turn back
on zone plays.
He should stay on his tracks and
continue on past level 2 to the
safety.
When blocking a LB he should try
to run him over. At the very worst
he will get in the way.
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Head-up Technique
OL should know the % of him
coming inside is now greater.
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Outside OL will step with
outside foot and punch
with inside hand.
Inside OL aims for inside #
landmark. He should
attempt to overtake.
Lineman who comes off should
come off flat and let LB come
to him.
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Inside Technique(uncovered)
This is not the outside OL’s gap
responsibility.
Outside OL will step with outside
foot and punch with inside hand to
help stop penetration. He should
get the 2nd step down quickly.
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He should attempt to overtake the
next adjacent DL or flatten and let
the LB come to him.
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movement by DL to inside
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Drill outside technique; movement by DL to outside
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FB Blocking TE Side - Phase 1 Drill
Stretch to the perimeter for 7 yards. Maintain outside leverage.
When he attacks, block his outside half.
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FB Blocking TE Side - Phase 2 Drill
Stretch to the perimeter for 7 yards. Fight for outside leverage.
Continue stretching until you get to the numbers, then kick out.
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FB Blocking TE Side - Force shows immediately. Phase 3 Drill
Arc to begin stretch to perimeter. Attempt to pin him in,
but kick out if you must.
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FB TECHNIQUE
SE STRETCH
No force in alley-FB can chip the edge
Until force shows.
Split End Stretch
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Phase 4: Stretch
Set-up perimeter block drill
Keep inside hip relationship
To set up hook block. When
FB blocks outside half, make move.
Get on the FB’s
Inside hip
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Phase 4: Stretch
Set-up perimeter block drill
Keep inside hip relationship
To set up hook block. If defender comes across hard
Let FB kick out, make move N/S and get
back outside.
Get on the FB’s
Inside hip
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Stretch: Climb the Levels Drill
Open Crossover at land mark 3x1 off TE
As TB approaches 1st defender(cone or bag) he
should dip his inside shoulder to simulate a cut
up & accelerate. Continue dipping and
climbing the levels at each cone or bag. Cut up
after last cone.
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Stretch TB Coaching Points
• Distinct Read especially on down & distance
situations(know how much you need)
• 1st step is open and 2nd is at landmark. Get
Shoulders pointed to sideline. Make the LB’s move.
• You will have a primary read and adjustments to what
happens on your track
• Track adjustment: you read the blockers numbers
and opposite color is showing outside-cut up.
• Unblocked opposite color flashes on your track-cut
up.
• Goal is to get to the perimeter quickly(climb your
track) and take advantage of improper pursuit.
• Dip your shoulder inside to set up your blocks.
• If you cut up, get back outside after the cut.
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Primary TB Read: Force
Get on your path and read the
block on the force player. Keep
climbing on your track to the
outside!
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Tailback 6 Second RuleStretch
• Identify your Read: Force player.
• Based on his alignment how quickly will he
force?
• Check alignment of DE on TE. Potential
problem or adjustment?
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Tailback Climbing Levels on Stretch
In this example the TB has 3 blockers on the edge.
His progression should be to read each as he stays on
his track toward sideline.
1st blocker gets the outside half of defender =
Stay on track, eyes to next block outside.
To make blockers commit, dip your inside shoulder.
This will help your blocker get outside leverage.
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Tailback Climbing Levels on Stretch
2nd blocker gets the outside half of defender =
Stay on track, eyes to next block outside.
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Tailback Climbing Levels on Stretch
3rd blocker fights to get the outside half of defender
=Stay on track and continue to run towards sideline.
If you are gaining ground do not cut up because pursuit
from the inside will get you. The result is +12 yards.
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Stretch Reads and Adjustments: Blockers on your path
On your path, you see the
TE’s numbers facing you.
Opposite Color shows on
his outside half.
Cut up North-South
Get back outside & read force
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Tailback Stretch Reads:
As you are on your track you read your blockers numbers.
If opposite color is showing on the blockers
outside half, this means the defender has
aggressively run out and upfield.
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Tailback Stretch Reads:
As you are on your track you read your blockers numbers.
If opposite color is showing on the blockers
outside half, this means the defender has
aggressively run out and upfield.
Your cut should be up and then back outside.
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Stretch Reads and Adjustments: Unblocked defender on your path.
Unblocked Opposite Color
flashes in your path.
Immediately cut North &
South and get yards.
If you get into open
space, look to get back
outside
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Tailback Stretch Reads:
As you are on your track opposite color jersey flashes in
your path.
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Tailback Stretch Reads:
As you are on your track opposite color jersey flashes in
your path.
You must plant and cut N-S to get yards.
Your cut may bring you back into open field.
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Tailback Stretch Reads:
As you are on your track opposite color jersey flashes in
your path.
You must plant and cut N-S to get yards.
Your cut may bring you back into open field.
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Tailback Stretch Reads:
As you are on your track opposite color jersey flashes in
your path.
You must plant and cut N-S to get yards.
Your cut may bring you back into open field.
Now get back outside away from pursuit.
Sprint to Mesh Point- Phase 1
QB will open at 4 o’clock(8 o’clock)
Fully extend ball and reach to the cone.
He will sprint through the mesh point.
Emphasis is opening correctly and sprinting the ball back.
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Sprint to Mesh Point- Phase 2
QB will open at 4 o’clock(8 o’clock)
Fully extend ball and reach to the cone.
He will sprint to the mesh point(6 quick steps).
Gather his feet and ball himself up.
Emphasis on getting his feet gathered and balling up.
C.P. Balling up makes QB look the same whether he has ball or not.
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Sprint to Mesh Point- Phase 3
QB will open at 8 o’clock(4 o’clock)
Fully extend ball and reach to the cone.
He will sprint to the mesh point.
Gather his feet and ball himself up.
Fake Hand-off and get depth step, natural arc
to bootleg.
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C.P. Snap head and shoulders after depth step
Arc should be deep enough to escape end,
but not waste energy by getting too much
depth.
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Boot- Phase 4
QB will open at 8 o’clock(4 o’clock)
He will sprint with the ball extended for 4
steps.
There WILL NOT be a mesh with the TB.
The ball extended and the action of the TB
should move LBs.
Depth should be to about 6-1/2 yards, just
short of the original alignment of TB.
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Receiver Blocking
• Playside - Block Man On. Drive him out
of bounds.
• Backside - Block Near Safety.
• Maintain blocks until whistle.
• WR Blocks turn a big gain into a TD.
• Backside block is just as important; play
may cut up.
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Receiver Blocking
Never allow this path by
the defender!
Make him bubble around
Not This!
Receiver needs to
gain leverage and
“dig him out”
WR
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Angle & # of steps
depends on depth and
distance(applies to both
stalk & crack blocks)
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Phase 5: Stretch - One back
Set-up perimeter block drill(with WR)
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Phase 5: Stretch - One back
Set-up perimeter block drill(with WR)
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48 Stretch
TE(Y)
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49 Rules
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Coaching Point
Covered: Make “Trey” call
“Punch” on a 1 technique bef ore
Uncovered: w ork your track to level 2going to level 2. “Duece” call
overrides your “Trey” call.
Covered: Make a “Duece” call
Punch and w ork to level 2 if
Uncovered: Listen for “Triple” call
uncovered and no call made. “Ace”
overrides “Duece”
Trey-aim f or hip of DL
Covered: Make a “Ace” call
Duece-aim f or hip of DL, Can Punch
Uncovered: Listen for “Double” call on a 1 tech. before moving
Covered: Make a “Charlie” call
Ace-aim for hip of DL, Can Punch on
Uncovered: Listen for “Ace” call
a shade tech. before moving
Covered: Make a “George” call
Charlie-aim f or hip of DL, Can punch
Uncovered: Listen for “Charlie” call on a 3 tech. before moving.
Covered: Make a “Tom” call if you
Sif t: get on your track and block most
have a backside TE. No TE you are dangerous.
on your ow n. Uncovered: Sif t, listen George-aim for hip of DL
f or “George” call
Open and get on track(outside of
Block outside half of force def ender
TE/ghost TE). Block f orce defender. w ith inside half of your body. Try to
To SE side block overhang player.
maintain outside leverage. If he flow s
(see HB assignment f or 38 Stretch) outside, drive him out of bounds.
Bongo technique to SE side.
Open-2nd step get on track at your
landmark(2 yards outside TE/ghost
TE). Stay on path until 4 yard crease
opens or a w rong colored jersey
show s. Cut Nort & South.
Stalk on playside/Cross Field on
Possible crack or other blocking
backside.
adjustment playside by game plan
Stalk on playside/Cross Field on
Possible crack or other blocking
backside.
adjustment playside by game plan
Open to 4 o’clock. Sprint ball to TB, Eye up the backside DE. He is your
gather get depth and naked f ake af ter man. Gun-read DE, if he close dow n
hand-off .
line pull & keep around end.
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48 Stretch (TE Side) vs. 3-3
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The Zone Play 2004-2005
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203 carries for 1,278 yards
20% of our offense attempts in 2004-5
6.3 yards per carry
58% efficient (+4) yards
Zero Lost Yardage Plays
12 TD’s
The Zone Play 2006
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146 carries for 1,008 yards
23% of our offense attempts in 2006
6.9 yards per carry
59% efficient (+4) yards
21 Explosives(+12)
13 TD’s
Gap Responsibility
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DL Outside Technique (3)
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Step at 45 degrees with
The outside foot at the
DL’s outside #.
Most likely he is outside
Gap responsible, so we
Want a hat on his outside #.
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DL Head Up Technique(2)
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Step is straight ahead with the
Outside foot at the outside #.
The DL has a 2-way go, but the
OL is outside gap responsible.
If he comes outside the OL will
Still have outside leverage.
If he goes inside, it is not the OL’s
Gap responsibility. He will punch
& go to level 2.
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DL Inside Technique (1)
(Uncovered Pry Technique)
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Come off the ball with the
Inside foot to the outside #
Landmark. Do not allow
Penetration.
One hand punch until help
From the inside gets there.
This DL technique rarely
Will come across to the
Outside gap, so OL will
Be working up to level 2.
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Frontside Combo Calls
• “Ace” Call by the Guard for the Center
to combo with him. Made if there is a 2
or 1.
• “Double” Call by the Tackle for the
Guard to combo with him. Only vs. 50
(2 or 3)
• “Triple”Call by the Tight End for the
Tackle to combo with him. Vs. 2 or 3.
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Backside Combo Calls
• “Charlie” Call between C & BSG to give
BSG help on the shade(1 technique)
• “George” Call between BSG & BST
• “Tom” Call between BST & BSTE (if
there is a TE backside only)
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Combo Calls
“George”
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“Ace”
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Combo Calls
“George”
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Combo Calls
“Charlie”
“Double”
“Triple”
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Combo Blocks
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Landmark inside hip
Landmark outside #
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Combo Blocks
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Landmark inside hip
Landmark outside #
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Backside Scoop Technique
Punch to buy time &
Get off to gap responsibility
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Scoop & get head
In front to prevent
Penetration.
Dip& rip, grab grass get the shoulder underneath. The T is trying to scoop him or drive him down the
line if he can not get him scooped. The guard takes a short step but does not get too occupied with 3
technique. Worst case scenario should be a stalemate.
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Uncovered Backside Tackle
(No George Call from BSG) = Sift Tech.
Step with near foot to
Stop penetration, then
Block most dangerous
Man in your area
DE moves away from play.
LB becomes most dangerous.
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Uncovered Backside Tackle
(No George Call from BSG) = Sift Tech.
Step with near foot to
Stop penetration, then
Block most dangerous
Man in your area
DE slants to play.
DE becomes most dangerous.
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Zone TB Coaching Points
• Distinct Read especially on down & distance
situations(know how much you need)
• 1st step is open and 2nd is at landmark. Get
Shoulders pointed to sideline. Make the LB’s
move.
• You will have a primary and secondary read.
• Goal is 3.5 yards minimum every play.
• Adjust aim point based on Front or Hole
called.
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Tailback 6 Second Rule-Zone
• Identify your Read: 1st DLM past C(shade
does not count).
• Identify the LB you need to move.
• Identify your secondary read-the next
inside DLM from your primary.
• Identify alignment of End-inside of our last
lineman(OT or TE) realize that the play
may come all the way out the backdoor.
TB Read Coaching Points
Unless your read pinches, your eyes
should be going to your secondary
read.
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Primary TB Reads
Read the outside hip of the first
Covered lineman playside.
React to what he does. In this example
Cut inside.
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Secondary TB Reads
Read the outside hip of the first
Covered lineman playside.
React to what he does. Once you see
his movement outside, get eyes to next
DLM inside.
In this example he is reached by the
BSG, so cut up through playside A
gap.
1 cut & get yards!
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Secondary TB Reads
Read the outside hip of the first
Covered lineman playside.
React to what he does. Once you see
his movement outside, get eyes to next
DLM inside.
In this example his movement takes
him into the PS A gap, so cut up
through backside A gap behind the
BSG.
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1 cut & get yards North & South!
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Jump Cut Drill
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TB Footwork Drill
Purpose: Teach the back to
Make a quick lateral move
(simulate cut behind OL) and
Then burst.
Can vary direction after lateral
Move. Coach can stand at top
Of drill and point, or have a
Player simulate an LB. Other
Variations are to add yards after
Contact moves.
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Inside Zone
Press the Line Drill
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Press the Line Drill
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TB Zone Reads:
TB Aim Point & Primary Read is 1st Covered OL (#50).
He sees #50 take drive his man out=eyes to secondary
read, the next DLM inside.
LOS
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TB Zone Reads:
TB Aim Point & Primary Read is 1st Covered OL (#50).
He sees #50 take drive his man out=eyes to secondary
read, the next DLM inside.
C, BSG & BST wash their men past.
TB Cut is behind the BST, inside the FB kickout.
LOS
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TB Zone Reads:
TB’s cut presses the LOS-his cut is on their side of
the LOS.
LOS
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TB Zone Reads:
TB makes one cut and gets North-South
LOS
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TB Zone Reads:
Free Safety is the TB’s man to beat.
LOS
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FB Zone Reads
The FB Zone is no different than the TB Zone as far
as reads, but it will be quicker because of the FB
distance from LOS.
Primary-1st Covered OL
Secondary Read-next inside DLM
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Primary read-eyes to RT #65.
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DT is flowing out and RT takes him that way.
Eyes go to secondary read(Center #57)
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Center cuts his man off, so running lane is straight
through the A gap.
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FB should get N-S and get yards!
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Gain extra YAC by delivering a blow and falling
forward when tackled.
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OZ TB Coaching Points
• Distinct Read especially on down & distance
situations(know how much you need)
• 1st step is open and 2nd is at landmark. Get
Shoulders pointed to sideline. Make the LB’s
move.
• You will have a primary and secondary read.
• This play cuts up, not back!
• This play is effective when the edge
defenders are flying out for stretch
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Tailback 6 Second Rule-OZ
• Identify your Read: EMOL
• Identify the LB you need to move.
• Identify your secondary read-the next
inside DLM from your primary.
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Primary TB Reads
Read the outside hip of the end man on
LOS playside.
React to what he does. In this example
Cut inside.
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Primary TB Reads
Read the outside hip of EMOL
playside.
React to what he does. In this
example cut inside.
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Primary TB Reads
Aim at the inside foot of the TE
and read his block.
React to what the defender over the
TE does. In this example Cut it up
the C Gap off of the TE’s kick out
block.
Get North & South after your cut.
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Primary TB Reads
Aim at the inside foot of the TE
and read his block.
React to what the defender over the
TE does. In this example get
around the TE block and get upfield
immediately. Force is being kicked
out.
Force is the secondary read, but
should not be a factor inside.
Get North & South after your cut.
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TB Secondary OZ Reads
Aim at the inside foot of the TE
and read his block.
React to what the defender over the
TE does. In this case your eyes
should take you to the next inside
Down Lineman.
In this example Cut it up the C Gap
off of the TE’s kick out block &
inside Tackles reach block.
Get North & South after your cut.
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TB Secondary OZ Reads
Aim at the inside foot of the TE
and read his block.
React to what the defender over the
TE does. In this case your eyes
should take you to the next inside
Down Lineman.
In this example Cut it up the C Gap
behind both kick-out blocks.
Realize that the cut will be made NS and not back. Movement of the
defenders will go beyond the
aimpoint. Backside is attempting to
cut block so all pursuit is cut-off.
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FB Blocking - OZ
Stretch to the perimeter for 7 yards. Kick Force Out!
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TB Oz Reads:
Get on track to aim point(inside foot of TE.)
LOS
*
Use the asterisk as a reference to where & how the cut is made.
It is in the same spot on the field in every picture.
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TB Oz Reads:
Get on track to aim point(inside foot of TE.)
Press the line of scrimmage to get defensive movement
and open a running lane.
LOS
*
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TB Oz Reads:
Get on track to aim point(inside foot of TE.)
Press the line of scrimmage to get defensive movement
and open a running lane.
LOS
*
Using the asterisk as a reference point, while the cut
takes the TB behind the BSG’s block, he actually is
cutting over the original alignment of the TE.
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TB Oz Reads:
THE TB’s cut is not back, it is North & South.
LOS
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TB Oz Reads:
The proper cut into the running lane leaves the TB one on
one with the FS.
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RESULTS 2004- Run Efficiency Improved in Almost Every Game
2003
71%L
67%W
62%W
62%W
58%W
53%W
50%L
44%W
38%W
33%L
2004
67%W
86%W
68%W
56%W
60%W
78%W
58%W
55%W
73%W
47%L
Improvement
-4%
+19%
+6%
-6%
+2%
+25%
+8%
+11%
+35%
+14%
Avg. 10 Games +11.0% per game
RESULTS 2004-2006
• Broke every school rushing
category record in 2004. (records
held since 1980’s)
• Then, broke them again in 2005.
• County’s 1st back-to-back 2,000
yard rusher.
• 2004-2006 Led the county in
rushing.
• 2005 Ohio Div. I Rushing & Scoring
Leader
• Soph. TB in 2006, 3rd best season
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