Post by Oneback on Jan 24, 2021 15:23:15 GMT
RB STEPS ON OUTSIDE ZONE:
The "Outside Zone" is always our #1 Running play. The following "Coaching Points" came from conversations with Alex Gibbs, and his Running Back Coach - Bobby Turner, while they were in Denver (1995-2003). This deals with the RB's STEPS, and not his "reads":
QB (UTC): Open out at 45 degrees and put the ball into the RB's pocket (making sure you don't bump into RB), and burst out the other side on a naked action away from the play (for 3-5 steps).
RB (Toes at 7 yards):
a. Take a drop step (normally with backside foot), OR hop, to get the shoulders turned and going directly to the landmark (butt of TE or Ghost TE). Note: the faster the RB the bigger the drop step (for timing purposes).
b. The QB gives the ball to the RB between the RB's first and second step. The RB has one good step, and is about to hit the ground with his second step when the QB begins the handoff. On the third step the RB HAS to make his decision to either go downhill, or, take the ball outside. This MUST tie in with the timing of the OL because they will make their push on their third step. If your RB can't make that decision on his third step - you have the WRONG RB = there is no "wait for things to happen"! NOTE: The RB will be going so fast to that seam that he must take two more steps before he can cut downhill or bounce the ball to the outside. He takes five steps to reach his cut point, BUT, at the end of three steps he MUST know where he is going. MAKE ONE CUT & LIVE WITH IT!
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PS = as to DROP STEP itself: Each back may do it differently. It is not an exact technique, and you need to use what works. The IMPORTANT thing is to get the shoulders turned and going directly to the landmark (butt of TE or ghost TE). They can use EITHER a drop step (usually backside foot) OR a HOP.
Terrell Davis was GREAT on this play. He kind of hopped (or took short drop with backside foot) then steps LT first & RT second (WHEN GOING RIGHT). Opposite when going LT.
The "Outside Zone" is always our #1 Running play. The following "Coaching Points" came from conversations with Alex Gibbs, and his Running Back Coach - Bobby Turner, while they were in Denver (1995-2003). This deals with the RB's STEPS, and not his "reads":
QB (UTC): Open out at 45 degrees and put the ball into the RB's pocket (making sure you don't bump into RB), and burst out the other side on a naked action away from the play (for 3-5 steps).
RB (Toes at 7 yards):
a. Take a drop step (normally with backside foot), OR hop, to get the shoulders turned and going directly to the landmark (butt of TE or Ghost TE). Note: the faster the RB the bigger the drop step (for timing purposes).
b. The QB gives the ball to the RB between the RB's first and second step. The RB has one good step, and is about to hit the ground with his second step when the QB begins the handoff. On the third step the RB HAS to make his decision to either go downhill, or, take the ball outside. This MUST tie in with the timing of the OL because they will make their push on their third step. If your RB can't make that decision on his third step - you have the WRONG RB = there is no "wait for things to happen"! NOTE: The RB will be going so fast to that seam that he must take two more steps before he can cut downhill or bounce the ball to the outside. He takes five steps to reach his cut point, BUT, at the end of three steps he MUST know where he is going. MAKE ONE CUT & LIVE WITH IT!
***************************************************************
PS = as to DROP STEP itself: Each back may do it differently. It is not an exact technique, and you need to use what works. The IMPORTANT thing is to get the shoulders turned and going directly to the landmark (butt of TE or ghost TE). They can use EITHER a drop step (usually backside foot) OR a HOP.
Terrell Davis was GREAT on this play. He kind of hopped (or took short drop with backside foot) then steps LT first & RT second (WHEN GOING RIGHT). Opposite when going LT.