Pass blocking zone or man zonelocking or manlocking principles may also be applied to pass blocking. As defenses have made their formations and run blitz packages more complex and confusing for offensive units to block, the zone blocking scheme provides simplification in some ways. The big guys are all on the same level at the line of scrimmage and all of their splits are exactly the same. Sure, some teams have chosen to man block the play, 73. The wham tag enables teams to run trap plays without installing a new blocking scheme.
An offensive lineman in the zbs scheme has three questions to ask when at the line of scrimmage. Stanfordu2019s offensive line has allowed just 24 sacks over the last three seasons while paving the way for a ground game to average 2. Regardless of the formations you use, the blocking rules will always stay the same for your offensive line. Below i will explain the chip kelly method and than i will explain the differences in the 2 systems and why it makes the blocking not only easier for the players but the play calling easier for the coaches. The down block is a same shoulder block unlike most others in the wingt, meaning if im blocking the man down to my left that i will step with my left foot then block with a left shoulder technique. This will allow you to be multiple while only having to teach one or two blocking schemes. When developing an offensive line for the zone scheme, the coach is looking for a unique set of skills. May 27, 20 remember zone scheme dont want to allow and penetration across the line. Jan 05, 2015 that reason is why chip kellys numerical system to zone blocking is a much more simple method to zone blocking.
The next thing you need to study about the inside zone is offensive line steps and calling combination blocks. Jul 25, 2014 alex gibbs did not invent the zone blocking scheme. A while back, i came across some tulsa offense material from 2007, when malzahn was the co offensive. If you have no rusher directly in front of you then help the next man to weakside but stay alert for. Jun 09, 2016 the article goes on to explain that gases offense is more about finding ways to exploit matchups than it is defined by terms like zone blocking scheme, but that is for another post some other time. Jun 24, 2014 insideoutside zone count system a few years ago, our high school sent our football coaching staff to the university of oregon to learn more about the no huddle spread offense.
Offensive line zone block inside gap, get hands of dl down. Jul 14, 2017 now lets take a look at an outside zone running play the name of this play is zebra west right, 18 ho strong. Remember zone scheme dont want to allow and penetration across the line. There are even a handful of youth teams out there trying to zone block. Mar 31, 2005 houston hired joe pendry as offensive line coach and installed a zone blocking scheme for domanick davis between 2003 and 2004. Its origins go way back to the postwwii era of football, if not further, and it was popularized in the nfl in cincinnati in the late 1980s. This depends on how far that first level defender is from the blocker. The right guard on zone right with a defensive end to his side, such as an odd front. Its origins go way back to the postwwii era of football, if not further, and it was popularized in the nfl in. With this alignment i can simulate most any defense we. The ultimate guide to inside zone blocking pro style. May 31, 2018 in 2016, we originally wrote a football 101 breakdown of the zone blocking scheme. Without a great offensive line no matter what offensive is run it will not be effective. Mar 15, 2016 tusdouble team call between guard and tackle important because this can alert the tight end to a possible solid call meaning you are alone against your defender boxoffensive line and tight ends blocking defenders in the box.
The basics of auburns inside zone run college and magnolia. Offensive line philosophy we are the most important position on the field. In 2016, we originally wrote a football 101 breakdown of the zone blocking scheme. May 21, 2015 a detailed look at differences in schemes for both the offensive line and the running backs as the redskins transition from zone blocking to power blocking. Featuring a new chapter on nonpadded zone blocking drills, the second edition also includes stance and angle of departure drills, a twohand punch progression, oneman, twoman, and threeman games for inside and outside zone, a nineonseven inside zone drill, and. Atlanta also saw a similar transition, this time by bringing in the godfather of the zone blocking scheme, alex gibbs, whom many a defensive player can thank for a career or season ending lower leg injury.
The origins of this offense come from the split back misdirection offense that we ran while i was a player under coaching great, dale mueller at highlands high school. Halfline slide protection is a zone protection scheme to the slide or call side. Thus, i try to keep the rules and line calls simple, it will give your offensive line the chance to perfect there techniques and perform them in an aggressive manner. Below are techniques and tips for blocking the wide rusher. The article goes on to explain that gases offense is more about finding ways to exploit matchups than it is defined by terms like zoneblocking scheme, but that is for another post some other time. The ultimate guide to inside zone blocking pro style spread. In lockstep with many of the genus and species type confusions on how things are named in modern football, it is better to describe why a new philosophy was born and to identify the essential core differences between the two blocking concepts. Sep 16, 2014 an indepth look at miami dolphins 2 vs. It is crucial the offensive linemen to the call side maintain the proper spacing in order to. Not only that, but if a guy goes down, we can easily shuffle the line around and the next guy up will know how to run the offense as well as the.
Rick pennypacker pottsgrove high school pottstown, pa. When we sat down with the oline coaching staff, they talked about how they use the count system in order to identify whos blocking who. Half line slide protection is a zone protection scheme to the slide or call side. In this way, we can group eight inside running plays all with the same blocking assignments for the offensive line at the side of the attack. I dont like my oline kids blocking the fastest players on the other team in space on the run it simply wont happen for many of the olinemen we get assigned to our teams. Part 3 of zone blocking concepts with coach ken wilmesherr. This concept was made famous by the denver broncos and their legendary offensive line coach alex gibbs. Insideoutside zone count system a few years ago, our high school sent our football coaching staff to the university of oregon to learn more about the no huddle spread offense. The offensive line typically flows to one side of the field in unison, with blocking responsibilities developing as the players move in concert. You can line up in several different formations while still keeping the same blocking scheme.
The zone helps the linemen determine who and where to block. Zone blocking part iii drills foot musculoskeletal. The whole point of the play is to block a defender where they are, and not have to move them. The zone running play works by having the offensive linemen block a space or a zone. Ryan jensen and ali marpet anchored the middle of this buccaneers offensive line and provided some of the best pass protection that we saw from any interior offensive line this season. Understanding the down, gap, and cover blocks wingt. And as many have pointed out, the goal for a good zbs offensive line isnt just blocking it is to be. One of the most common ways the outside zone has been used is from under center with the stretch play. In this situation, an offensive lineman is going to anticipate climbing to the next level to block a linebacker. This offseason, however, i received requests to explain the scheme again. A detailed look at differences in schemes for both the offensive line and the running backs as the redskins transition from zone blocking to power blocking. Differences between the zone and power running schemes the.
Developing offensive linemen for the zone scheme fishduck. A prevalent blocking scheme in the nfl and college is now the zone. In a 25year career as an offensive line coach and clinician for youth, high school and college coaching staffs, i have come to one conclusion. Narrow the stance with the toe pointing outward slightly. As you saw from the post, im no zone blocking fan for non select youth football. Former offensive line coach alex gibbs created the zone blocking scheme zbs during his time with the denver broncos in the mid1990s. That was the advent of the great schism in offensive line philosophies zone and man or angle. Offensive line splits and levels firstdown playbook. Football practice drills 2 on 2 zone blocking drill. Zone blocking is a running scheme in which the offensive linemen block gaps, rather than a power blocking scheme where each lineman is responsible for a specific defender. The offensive line blocks everything like a midline, and the fullback serves the role of the large angry man. Just like the inside zone, the outside zone utilizes a full zone scheme. When blocking the inside and outside zone schemes, linemen are responsible for areas. Ive cribbed it from a copy of the 2004 denver broncos offensive playbook.
Understanding the zone blocking scheme field gulls. Pass blocking zone or man zone locking or manlocking principles may also be applied to pass blocking. Zone blocking procedures philosophy of coaching offensive line no position in football require more discipline and technique success of the offense depends on controlling the line of scrimmage spend a tremendous. The guard and center positions for the bucs combined for an 80. As you can see the zone blocking scheme requires offensive linemen who have quick feet and can get their body in between. Coaching youth football offensive line youth football. Ranking all 32 nfl offensive lines following the 2019. Offensive line drills how to teach zone blocking with the sled. I know many youth football coaching authors recommend that the head coach take on this responsibility. Now lets take a look at an outside zone running play the name of this play is zebra west right, 18 ho strong.
The ideal lineman in the zone scheme does not need to be the biggest or strongest player on. To be effective in a zone blocking scheme players must rep all of the various 2v2 and 3v3 combinations daily. Offensive linemen, when facing twisting defensive linemen, can also either lock on mantoman or pass it off in a zone concept. Teams have way too many running plays with varying blocking schemes in their offenses. Use the shoulder instead of the hands because the low man wins the war on the line of scrimmage and its very difficult to stay low if you are chicken. Zone blocking also requires that offensive lineman understand when to release.
For more details on how i teach the down block technique, check out my wingt offensive line drills. I found this excellent article that breaks it all down here. Slide protection schemes and technique smart football. Differences between the zone and power running schemes. Its the best way for youth players to maximize their power and block with a low profile. Alex gibbs, the godfather of the modern zone blocking scheme. Mar 31, 2009 so with tennessee adopting a 100% zone blocking scheme, i felt it was a good time to go through some of the basic concepts of zone blocking so that we can have a more intelligent conversation on it. Coaching youth football offensive line is the most important coaching position on your youth football coaching staff. The most difficult skill to master in pass protection is the tackles block on the wide aligned rusher.
Ranking all 32 nfl offensive lines following the 2019 regular. Six inch, 45 step playside, keeping toes pointed forward. In our offense the as call means that the lineman will not be involved in a combination or zone block but, instead, he will be working alone. Too many people believe the offensive line is a passive position.
Alex gibbs, the godfather of the modern zone blocking. To be a good offensive line requires more than just discipline. No matter how big the engine is, it is not moving without the wheels. The center will make the call and the guards will echo the call. Chip kellys numerical system to zone blocking breaking. Zone blocking schemes zone based blocking schemes have become the primary blocking scheme of many modern day football teams.
As an offensive line coach one of my favorite football practice drills is the 2 on 2 zone blocking drill. Effective zone blocking techniques in the running game. Zone blocking in the running game is when two or three offensive linemen work in tandem as opposed to each offensive lineman having a specific, predetermined. That reason is why chip kellys numerical system to zone blocking is a much more simple method to zone blocking. I usually coach the 0line blocking schemes and techniques.
Well, if your offensive line plays the real game like this they are playing at a severe disadvantage. Good offensive line coaches and good offensive lines are very aware of splits and levels. Zone blocking part iii drills free download as powerpoint presentation. Simple blocking rules can take an offensive line a long way. You even see some of the more athletic high schools going to that scheme. Alex gibbs did not invent the zone blocking scheme. A system designed to spread the field and run or pass based upon your personnel.
When passing it off, or zone blocking, the key is to stop the. A while back, i came across some tulsa offense material from 2007, when malzahn was the cooffensive. Zone six inch, 45 step playside, keeping toes pointed forward. Shoulder blocking the shoulder block has been our preferred blocking style for many years. Many coaches teach the inside zone an interior play that will hit within the tackle box and the outside zone a perimeter run scheme in two separate ways, but i try to combine the same blocking schemes. Later, we can add a 2425 halfback dive cross, where the tackle and guard cross block with the tackle first. Offensive back lead blocking on playside middle or outside backers. Get our blocking diagrams to every defensive front steps and combos. Coach, that sounds like what we face on most weekends. The ideal lineman in the zone scheme does not need to.
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