Zone blocking on the spread punt

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Zone blocking on the spread punt May 12, 2005 5:25:11 GMT

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We run a spread punt formation. We have used man blocking, but we have had to count fronts, make calls and adjustments and it has become very complicated. I have heard that zone blocking really simplifies things. I am really anxious to learn as much as I can about this. Can anyone share any information on implementing zone blocking and teaching the technique? Anyone have any good resources that I could use? Thanks.

Kmills50 Member Posts: 87	Zone blocking on the spread punt May 12, 2005 11:35:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Kmills50 on May 12, 2005 11:35:03 GMT Coach, Go to your local Borders or Barnes & Nobles and buy the book: COMPLETE GUIDE TO SPECIAL TEAMS. Great info about zoning the spread punt and many other aspects of special teams.
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Zone blocking on the spread punt May 13, 2005 10:58:39 GMT

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Post by jbutler on May 13, 2005 10:58:39 GMT

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Originally posted by: Coach Charger
We run a spread punt formation. We have used man blocking, but we have had to count fronts, make calls and adjustments and it has become very complicated. I have heard that zone blocking really simplifies things. I am really anxious to learn as much as I can about this. Can anyone share any information on implementing zone blocking and teaching the technique? Anyone have any good resources that I could use? Thanks.

We use the GOO Rule. G=inside gap; O=On; O=Outside. If an overload the Fullback blocks to that side. We don't give the center any blocking responsibility.

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billatlas Senior Member Posts: 226	Zone blocking on the spread punt May 19, 2005 6:00:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by billatlas on May 19, 2005 6:00:50 GMT We never give our center blocking responsibility either... he snaps and goes down field instantly. He is in on about 75% of the tackles downfield, he is rarely accounted for so quickly off the line. We call him our third bullet.

billatlas Senior Member Posts: 226	Zone blocking on the spread punt May 19, 2005 6:00:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by billatlas on May 19, 2005 6:00:59 GMT

Staring Frog Member Posts: 26	Zone blocking on the spread punt May 22, 2005 19:06:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Staring Frog on May 22, 2005 19:06:50 GMT how can you run a spread scheme and not require your center to block? I have never seen that. What if you have an A gap threat from each side?

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Zone blocking on the spread punt May 23, 2005 16:02:32 GMT

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Post by Coach Charger on May 23, 2005 16:02:32 GMT

We put two upbacks in the A gap instead of on the tackles outside. This allows our snapper to concentrate on two simple things: making a perfect snap every single time and getting his butt downfield to make a tackle. Thanks for all the input. I was trying to implement an inside/outzone scheme as opposed to stepping down and sealing off the inside gap. Any thoughts on this? What do you teach your kids?

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Zone blocking on the spread punt May 24, 2005 10:25:39 GMT

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Post by jbutler on May 24, 2005 10:25:39 GMT

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how can you run a spread scheme and not require your center to block? I have never seen that. What if you have an A gap threat from each side?

Both guards would block their inside gaps (GOO Rule)

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Staring Frog Member Posts: 26	Zone blocking on the spread punt May 24, 2005 19:07:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Staring Frog on May 24, 2005 19:07:12 GMT If you block inside gaps, do you ever get trouble off the edges? Also, on a similar note, for those of you who use a zone scheme out of a standard dpread alignment, how do you combat a 2 on 1 on the edge against your wing?

Staring Frog Member Posts: 26	Zone blocking on the spread punt May 24, 2005 19:07:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Staring Frog on May 24, 2005 19:07:25 GMT If you block inside gaps, do you ever get trouble off the edges? Also, on a similar note, for those of you who use a zone scheme out of a standard dpread alignment, how do you combat a 2 on 1 on the edge against your wing?

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Zone blocking on the spread punt May 25, 2005 10:18:03 GMT

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Post by Coach Charger on May 25, 2005 10:18:03 GMT

We use wide splits (3 feet) and put our punter back 15 yards. We also step and hinge. We don't believe that a high school player can get to the block spot in 2 seconds (our time for the total operation) with those distances and angles.

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