Post by Coach Campbell on Mar 23, 2014 21:14:14 GMT
Zone Blocking vs. Man Blocking
Monroe Offense - Zone Blocking Scheme
At Monroe High School, our offensive approach is fast and simple. We want our players to play as fast as possible and react to the defense, rather than over think their movements. We use the the zone scheme, because it best suits our offensive system. The zone run play is our first offensive play we install. We don't run a specific inside or outside zone, we just simply have a "zone left & zone right." Our offensive line and inside receivers block based on the defensive front we see as well as the stunt or blitz we see. We react to what the defense does and we will take what they give us. We feel the element that we gives us the advantage in our running game is our fast paced no-huddle offense. Our offensive philosophy sounds passive, "take what the defense gives us," but our attacking no-huddle approach dictates the tempo of the game and usually puts defensive coordinators' backs against the wall, because they don't have time to change personnel, and they don't have time to call-in advanced blitz or stunt. We see a ton of "automatics," and once we know our opponents' automatics we are in the driver's seat.
Another philosophy we have, that impacts our run game is the fact that we are going to wear out our opponents' front 8. We feel with our fast paced offense we will be able to wear them out, which leads to "chunking" run plays later in the game. Once defenders are "gasping" we put our foot on the gas. We choose to pass to set up our zone run system. We throw quickscreens, short game and intermediate passing game, which gets the box thinking "pass." Once linebackers are on their heals, and defensive linemen are giving their best pass move regardless if it is a run, we are able to gash them.
Schematically, we use our inside receivers to help with the "hanging backers" (outside linebackers off the line of scrimmage). They have to get lateral and attack their inside shoulder; it is a tough block that takes countless reps to get right. If their hanging backer blitzes they immediately go to Mike. From that point, it is hat on hat with one or two scoops to the 2nd level. We usually always try to have athletic tackles that can handle DE's play in and play out. The defensive end dictates whether we are going to run an inside zone or an outside zone. If the defensive end slants inside the playside tackle crashes him down and we try to get the edge. If the DE controls his outside gap our tackle will square him up and work him vertically. This is where we believe we must have a running back with vision, because our zone play has 3 options: press (outside zone), north & south (inside zone), cutback. Our running backs must get pre-snap reads and react to what the defense gives them.
The zone scheme can be difficult to teach, but once an offensive line meshes and our running back understands vision, it is very difficult to stop especially against our no-huddle offense.
Monroe Offense - Zone Blocking Scheme
At Monroe High School, our offensive approach is fast and simple. We want our players to play as fast as possible and react to the defense, rather than over think their movements. We use the the zone scheme, because it best suits our offensive system. The zone run play is our first offensive play we install. We don't run a specific inside or outside zone, we just simply have a "zone left & zone right." Our offensive line and inside receivers block based on the defensive front we see as well as the stunt or blitz we see. We react to what the defense does and we will take what they give us. We feel the element that we gives us the advantage in our running game is our fast paced no-huddle offense. Our offensive philosophy sounds passive, "take what the defense gives us," but our attacking no-huddle approach dictates the tempo of the game and usually puts defensive coordinators' backs against the wall, because they don't have time to change personnel, and they don't have time to call-in advanced blitz or stunt. We see a ton of "automatics," and once we know our opponents' automatics we are in the driver's seat.
Another philosophy we have, that impacts our run game is the fact that we are going to wear out our opponents' front 8. We feel with our fast paced offense we will be able to wear them out, which leads to "chunking" run plays later in the game. Once defenders are "gasping" we put our foot on the gas. We choose to pass to set up our zone run system. We throw quickscreens, short game and intermediate passing game, which gets the box thinking "pass." Once linebackers are on their heals, and defensive linemen are giving their best pass move regardless if it is a run, we are able to gash them.
Schematically, we use our inside receivers to help with the "hanging backers" (outside linebackers off the line of scrimmage). They have to get lateral and attack their inside shoulder; it is a tough block that takes countless reps to get right. If their hanging backer blitzes they immediately go to Mike. From that point, it is hat on hat with one or two scoops to the 2nd level. We usually always try to have athletic tackles that can handle DE's play in and play out. The defensive end dictates whether we are going to run an inside zone or an outside zone. If the defensive end slants inside the playside tackle crashes him down and we try to get the edge. If the DE controls his outside gap our tackle will square him up and work him vertically. This is where we believe we must have a running back with vision, because our zone play has 3 options: press (outside zone), north & south (inside zone), cutback. Our running backs must get pre-snap reads and react to what the defense gives them.
The zone scheme can be difficult to teach, but once an offensive line meshes and our running back understands vision, it is very difficult to stop especially against our no-huddle offense.
