offense help

Coach, we run the following out of what we call our Pro Gun and Ace Gun sets:

Stretch (Outside Zone) - we block this the same as Toss rather than next man over (full zone)
Inside Zone - same blocking as inside zone play under center, usually run from Ace (FB aligns as Weakside TE)
QB Power/Counter - we do not pull a guard on power but do pull the backside guard and tackle (if he's uncovered) just as we do on Power and Counter under center
Veer - did not run last season but was very successful the season before, takes some time to get the mesh down but once mastered, it can really cause a defense problems if you have a good athlete/decision maker at QB - I love to run this to the field using a Trey of Trips set if you have kids on the perimeter who can block for you - bubble screen to the inside receiver is a great complementary play IMO

On all non-QB runs out of the gun we do have our blocker release inside and then have our QB read the backside EMOL. If he becomes aggressive trying to run the play down from behind, the QB will simply pull the football and replace him. If your QB is a good athlete, this will definitely discourage their backside defenders from pursuing the ball too hard and put pressure on them to remain sound away from the ball.

I would recommend that you block anything you run from the gun pretty much the same way you would have under center.

Best of luck with your new positions coach, even if they were a little "unexpected"!

Dave Hartman
CYFL Coach