Perimters Blocking Rules

Last year we tried something different regarding our inside veer blocking rules for the Twins receivers. We basically used cross-blocking, something we called "Idaho/Utah", which I got from an old Pitt State guy. The inside receiver would wheel around and block the corner, and the outside WR would crack on either the SS/OLB or the FS.

It had one good effect and one negative. The good was we ran play action off of this same action and it was our most consistant play action pass. We scored several times. The WR runs a slant and settles down in the area behind where the OLB/SS was, and the Slot runs a wheel. The TB would sprint out as if on the pitch route.

The bad was we had trouble with the inside LB running out and taking QB. In the past, our Slot could block 1 of 3 guys, depending on alignment and reaction. If there were 4 perimeter defenders (on or outside the PST) the Slot would block the nearest safety. If there were 3 perimeter defenders, the Slot would look to seal the inside LB, and if he was blocked by the PST he would progress to the FS.

I'm interested in how other coaches teach perimter blocking, what rules you give to your receivers regarding defensive recognition, or just a general discussion with what other guys do. Thanks