Zone Blocking Principles

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Offensive Line Coach & Running Game Coordinator
American Football Monthly May 2005 Issue Online
Zone blocking occurs when two offensive linemen are responsible for blocking two defenders in a certain area towards the point of attack. The purpose of using the zone blocking scheme is to stop penetration, create movement on Level I (build a wall) and also seal off the onside linebacker. All zone blocks initially start out as an inside-out double team. A...Login to Read More

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