Shade on the backside of Inside zone

Center & Off G zone from the shade to the LBer (important to get vertical movement on the shade off the LOS on the double team before coming off on the LBer). ON G MANS the 3.

Go to COACHILLUSTRATED.COM (Joe Paterno's site) & download my diagrams on the Zone plays (both) vs. this look ("4-3 Over/Stack")! It is under "ZONE BLOCKING PROGRESSIONS"!

When you number defenders - there MUST be a "0". There MUST be two #1, two #2, two #3, & two #4.

Therefore - because double teams in ZONE blocking are TOWARDS THE CALLSIDE - you number the tandem on the Center #0 & BACKSIDE #1 ( the BACKSIDE GUARD & CENTER zone THE TANDEM on the Center). The backside Tackle cuts off #2 (his # man). Since our O-Line splits ONLY 18", & is lined up with their helmets on the Center's belt - we can accomplish this (these factors are VERY IMPORTANT).

If the Inside Zone is to the RIGHT - here is how the numbers go (IF the diagram shifts - there is a stack head up on the Center, & both Guards are covered by "3 techniques" on their outside shoulder): Note that the man on the PLAYSIDE GUARD is #1 THAT side (ON G "mans" him). #1 backside is in the tandem (THERE MUST BE TWO #1's)!

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------------ 2--0--1
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NOTE: We PREFER the OZ over the IZ vs. THIS look!

All the rules that explain this are below. If you read down a ways you will note it says: NOTE: IF YOUR MAN IS STACKED IN A “TANDEM” – ZONE WITH TEAMMATE WHOSE MAN IS ALSO STACKED. Thart takes PRIORITY for the Left Guard (above) over "covered/uncovered"!


PROGRESSION FOR TEACHING INSIDE/OUTSIDE ZONES

1. TEACH BASE MAN BLOCKING # ASSIGNMENTS

A. CENTER BLOCKS #0
B. GUARDS BLOCK #1
C. TACKLES BLOCK #2
D. H & Y BLOCK #3
E. #4 ACCOUNTED FOR SEVERAL WAYS.
F. NOTE: IF “0” IS NOT IN THE “CENTER BOX” – CENTER DESIGNATES “0” AS THE FIRST DEFENDER TO THE SIDE HE IS BLOCKING.
G. IN A STACK – THE DLM GETS THE LOW #.

2. TEACH “COVERED/UNCOVERED” (TO DETERMINES WHO ZONE BLOCKS
AND WHO MAN BLOCKS).

A. IF YOU ARE UNCOVERED – ZONE WITH YOUR PLAYSIDE TEAMMATE.
B. IF YOU ARE COVERED – ZONE WITH YOUR BACKSIDE TEAMMATE (UNLESS HE IS COVERED THEN YOU MUST MAN BLOCK).
NOTE: IF YOUR MAN IS STACKED IN A “TANDEM” – ZONE WITH TEAMMATE WHOSE MAN IS ALSO STACKED.

3. BLOCKING CALLS (ONLY IF NECESSARY – “GRAY AREAS”)

4. TEACH LANDMARKS (AIMING POINTS) FOR COVERED AND UNCOVERED
BLOCKERS (IN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ZONE).

5. TEACH THE 3 SITUATIONS THAN CAN OCCUR IN ZONE BLOCKING (DLM
GOES INSIDE, STRAIGHT AHEAD, OR OUTSIDE).


NOTE: TERMS OF IMPORTANCE:

A. COVERED = THE ALIGNMENT OF A DL HEAD-UP OR EITHER SHOULDER OF AN OL ON THE LOS.
B. UNCOVERED = THE SAME AS COVERED EXCEPT THE DEFENDER IS OFF THE L.O.S. BY ONE OR MORE YARDS. UNCOVERED ALSO INCLUDES A VOID (NO ONE IS ALIGNED IN FRONT OF AN OFFENSIVE LINEMAN).


Contact me at billmountjoy@yahoo.com if you need more on this! OR - phone 804-740-4479 before 10AM/EDT.

Go on GOOGLE & pull up coachillustrated.com

On the FIRST page click on ZONE BLOCKING PROGRESSIONS

If you wish - contact me at billmountjoy@yahoo.com

AZJaz,

Won't your back be cutting back right into the unblocked WLB or DE?

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C--W-----------M--------------C
----------E--3--0--3--S--9
X----------T-G-C-G-T-Y
----H-----------Q---------------Z

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Does the center have to account for the strong 3? If not, who does?

Coach Mountjoy,

We run the counter trey out of a two-back set (FB fills), but out of a one-back set we have the single back fill backside, and the QB run it. It had not occurred to me to use the TE to get a piece of the strong 3. Out of a two-back set, would you use the FB to fill? If not how do you block it?

Thanks,

-Scott

Coach Scott,

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. This isnt an ideal defense to run IZ against. However we have the QB bootleg off the zone to make the DE honor the QB. If he keeps crashing, then we run the boot. The idea with teh blocking scheme is to get tight enough that the T can cut the 3 tech off. Again it isnt ideal, but faced with this defense, that is how we would do it. The W is blocked by the slot. If he doesnt widen with him we throw the bubble.

Coach Mountjoy,

I noticed the Giants using the counter-gap last night exactly as you described with Schokey coming down to get a piece of the DT, then swinging back around to pick up the back-side pursuit. On other downs, it appeared that the center had no help and could not get there in time, as such, no one blocked the backside DT and he (Tank Johnson at least once) stopped the play for a loss. I plan to install your series next season, but will be sure to emphasize proper technique by the backside TE.

-Scott

Coach,

You are right, thats why if he cannot be reached we will cut him aggressively and make sure he is on the ground. Nothing illegal, but a solid cut by the tackle, then it should cut over the center.

You can also run toss strong against this look. Put the H in motion to really give you a numbers advantage.

Also use Bill's counter gap to control this defense until they get out of it.

If you run toss strong and counter weak they cannot stay in this look.

I dont recommend forcing the IZ against this look. I just suggested a way to block it if you would happen to run zone on a particular play and this is how they lined up.

AZJaz,

How would you block the toss to the strong-side? (Let's say that if you motion the H, the WLB comes with him).

Maybe pull both guards and have the Z crack?

-Scott

Coach Scott,

We have never seen the Will backer man up on our slot receiver. If a defense wants to do this we should have a mismatch with a receiver on a linebacker so we will come back and throw the ball to the H.

We have blocked the perimiter with that a few times. You can have the Z crack if you would like to but what we would have, is have everyone scoop playside and have the H help with the 9 tech with the Y. We want him to be able to get the 9 tech turned with the Y, then he will look inside to pick up the Mike backer.


We have also tried it as a down block. H on the 9. Y on Sam, T-G combo the 3 to the Mike. There are numerous ways to skin the cat on this one.

If you call it and the Will DOES go in motion you have to try to reach everyone and just take what you can get. You would be a guy short however. Also if we see this look, we would put the H in motion and throw to the Z on the backside. Take advantage with the passing game if they man up.

Y can pull from ON the ball as well (Counter Gap Weak). The Delaware Wing-T teams have been doing it FOREVER on their "COUNTER CRISS-CROSS"!

You can also run the "POWER-OH" to the TE side with the TE turning out on the wide man & the FB ("H") kicking out the 6 technique on the TE - (& the "Outside Zone" to TE side as well). Speed (down the line) option hurts this defense (esp. to the SE side from a TE Trips as drawn below)!

The formation we LOVE vs this defense is "TRIPS" (our TE TRIPS). To adjust to this - they take a MAN OUT OF THE BOX ON THE SPLIT END SIDE!!!!!!! Opens up all KINDS of possibilities (too numerous to mention typing). If you would like to discuss this - phone me at 804-740-4479 before 10:30 PM/EDT (OR email me at billmountjoy@yahoo.com - identifying yourself as "Coach Scott").

"TRIPS" (AKA "TE TRIPS")

X---------------O-O-C-O-O-Y
-----------------------Q----------H------------Z

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We fake Inside Zone Right & hand to "H" coming Left on the "H-AROUND"! RG traps DE on left & everybody else blocks down!


Sporting News

NFL: The Power O
It's all about attitude

During Joe Gibbs' first tenure in Washington, when the Redskins led late, guard Russ Grimm would exclaim on the sideline, "It's time for the tanks!"

The tanks were two and sometimes three tight ends to supplement "The Hogs" in a bruising running game. Gibbs would mix 40-50 gut, a straight-ahead inside zone play, with counter trey, and more often than not, the Redskins ran to victory. Now Grimm is an assistant in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers employ Power O, an off-tackle running play some of the league's other better ground teams -- Chicago, Seattle and Tampa Bay -- also use.

The weakside guard pulls, and follows fullback, who is responsible for blocking the outside defender. The tight end blocks down on the end, and the tackle and play-side guard work a combination block to the second level. With a counter step by the back, the linebackers can be sucked in, creating a natural bounce to take the play outside. It's a play Green Bay used with Ahman Green -- and the reason the Packers are struggling without guards Marco Rivera and Mike Wahle.

"Power O is an attitude play," Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner says. "Let's double-team 'em and ram the ball up in there."
-- Brad Biggs

Coach Easton,

I agree. This site would not be what it is without Coach Mountjoy or you. I have been routinely humbled since finding this site. I have learned answers to question I had, AND answers to question I didn't even know enough to ask. Thanks to you both.

-Scott

Ditto Coach Scott, Bill, Jerry and Jerry and Lou have been gracious enough to share a ton of information with me that undoubtedly has made me a much better coach than I would have been if I never came to this board.