Center's stance in option game

I played center in a zone blocking scheme and I was in a 3 point. I also teach this technique to the centers on my team. I think what it does is help the center stay lower. If you have a center with good felxibility it will not be hard for him to reach block in any direction. In my opinion the center should have his off hand down. It also helps them to move forward and not get rocked back.

Coach Clipper,

We are are zone blocking team also. So when our center is covered he will be getting help from one of the "Guards".
Very important that everyday day you rep the "ACE" whether it is a backside scoop or a playside combo.

Anyway, penetration disrupts plays. First thing you cannot have. All starts with center and quarterback exchange.

First thing I would do is check the stance of the center. If he is in a comfortable stance and has a good first step-leave that stance how it is. If their needs to be a change, change it do not let him get into bad habits.

Second look at the ball speed of the center quarterback exchange. Make sure it is a nice quick exchange without any problems. Make sure your quarterbacks are comfortable also.

Once the stance and exchange look good start to rep the fundamentals that match the schenmes you will use. These must be rep.

Lastly, what stance I prefer of the center is:

Feet placed evenly with little weight placed on the balls of the feet. Enables center to step either direction quickly.

I prefer for the center to have his non snapping hand placed on his thigh with hand open.
Reason-football is a game of leverage the quicker a linemen (offense or defense) can get their hands on a defender will enable them to get leverage for movement and position.

Hand speed for linemen is critical............................

Thus, the center is already at a disadvantge because of the exchange with the quarterback.

Need to work on all the advantages you can get for the center.



Cyclone