Linebackers vs. Zone Block

A) On the 3 technique side - the (10 or 30 tech.) LBer must get between the Center & the 3 technique if he reads near back on inside zone track (to prevent the DT). If he reads near back on outside zone track - scrape downhill outside 3 technique.

B) On the 1 technique side - the (30 tech.) LBer must get to the LOS fast if he reads the zone DT block on the 1 technique. This makes the ON G come off the 1 FAST so the DT can't drive the 1 technique vertically!

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Vs. Zone option teams - ILBers no different. Have DE on RB side play STILL until he SEES handoff (this SCREWS up QB's read!. Also helps to put 3 tech. to side RB aligns & a GOOD Shade Nose opposite. This worries the HELL out of Zone/Option teams!

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Our Linebackers eyes mostly stay on the line for there reads (except the Mike sometimes). So we will see Zone blocking but only one of the backers will see whether it is just a Zone run or Option Zone vs. a double split team.

When handling Zone Option i'm considering if a 2 is to the offset treating it the same as we treat veer option with a close by the end and a gap exchange by the Backer.

To a 3 tech side the Backer will need to fill like the coach mentioned earlier and break up a combination block. The end will have the treat the option the same way he treats a boot, but he cannot allow the back to go between him and the offensive tackle.

What kind of technique should those backers use when handling those O-lineman when they move towards the line the maintain there gaps. Normally we are ripping and flowing. Or filling an ISO or spilling a Power and are just playing half the blocker and maintaining a Gap. I don't know if it is better to teach them to take on the blocker like a fill read - but then they may not be able to play off as well and pursue once the ball has gone somewhere else. Or if it is better to take the Lineman on more head up and work more towards getting separation but I don't want a seam to be created in the line. Would this choice depend on who is more of the threat in the running game? Down and Distance?