The Zone Running Game

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The Zone Running Game
DEFIANCE COLLEGE COACHES CLINIC

• Keith Grabowski
• grabkj_at_gmail.com
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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 dont 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
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• Presentation Goals
• 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.

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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!

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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.
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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
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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.
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How we switched to theZone Running Game

• Discovered we had a problem against odd fronts

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2003 Run Efficiency vs. Even Fronts opponent(8-3
) 71 opponent(1-9) 67 opponent(4-6) 62 oppon
ent(3-7) 62 opponent(6-4) 58 2003 Run
Efficiency vs. Odd Fronts opponent(0-10) 53 opp
onent(7-4) 50 opponent(7-3) 44 opponent(2-8) 3
8 opponent(15-0) 33
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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

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Opponent Study 2000-2003

• 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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Stretch Play 2004-2005

• 178 carries for 1,840 yards
• 21 of our offense attempts in 2004-2005
• 10.3 yards per carry
• 73 efficient (4) yards
• 53 explosives(12 yard runs)
• 17 TDs

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The Stretch Play 2006

• 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 TDs
• 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.

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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

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Worst Case Scenario All linemen running parallel
with the line of scrimmage
Cut-up lanes will open for the Back.
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Our Teaching Progression

• Gap responsibility

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Gap Responsibility
TE
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Our Teaching Progression

• Gap responsibility
• Technique versus different alignments

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Outside Technique
Both Linemen step laterally
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
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.
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 OLs 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.
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
10
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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
10
20
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
10
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Arc to begin stretch to perimeter. Attempt to pin
him in, but kick out if you must.
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FB TECHNIQUESE STRETCH
-FB can chip the edge Until force shows.
No force in alley
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 FBs 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 FBs 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 LBs
  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 Rule-Stretch

• 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 TEs numbers facing you.
Opposite Color shows on his outside half.
Cut up North-South
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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.
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Sprint to Mesh Point- Phase 1
QB will open at 4 oclock(8 oclock) 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 oclock(8 oclock) 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 oclock(4 oclock) 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. 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 oclock(4 oclock) 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
Make him bubble around
Never allow this path by the defender!
Not This!
Receiver needs to gain leverage and dig him out
WR
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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Also Drill Two-back Stalk CB
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Phase 5 Stretch - One back Set-up perimeter
block drill(with WR)
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Also Drill Two-back Stalk CB
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48 Stretch
49 Rules
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48 Stretch (TE Side) vs. 5-2
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48 Stretch (TE Side) vs. 4-4
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48 Stretch (TE Side) vs. 4-3
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48 Stretch (TE Side) vs. 3-3
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49 Stretch (SE Side) vs. 5-2
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48 Stretch (SE Side) vs. 4-4
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49 Stretch (SE Side) vs. 3-3
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The Zone Play 2004-2005

• 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 TDs

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The Zone Play 2006

• 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 TDs

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Gap Responsibility
TE
T
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DL Outside Technique (3)
Step at 45 degrees with The outside foot at
the DLs 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)
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 OLs Gap
responsibility. He will punch go to level 2.
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DL Inside Technique (1)(Uncovered Pry Technique)
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)
• TripleCall 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
Triple
Ace
George
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Combo Calls
Triple
Ace
George
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Combo Calls
Triple
Double
Charlie
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Combo Blocks
Landmark outside
Landmark inside hip
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Combo Blocks
Landmark outside
Landmark inside hip
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Backside Scoop Technique
Punch to buy time Get off to gap responsibility
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 LBs
  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.

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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.
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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Inside Zone 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 outeyes 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 outeyes 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
TBs 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 TBs 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 LBs
  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 TEs
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 TEs 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 N-S 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
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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 BSGs block, he
actually is cutting over the original alignment
of the TE.
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THE TBs cut is not back, it is North South.
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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

• 2004 Improvement
• 71L 67W -4
• 67W 86W 19
• 62W 68W 6
• 62W 56W -6
• 58W 60W 2
• 53W 78W 25
• 50L 58W 8
• 44W 55W 11
• 38W 73W 35
• 33L 47L 14
• Avg. 10 Games 11.0 per game

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RESULTS 2004-2006

• Broke every school rushing category record in
  2004. (records held since 1980s)
• Then, broke them again in 2005.
• Countys 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 in school
  history - 1,300 yards

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