ELWAY AND ZIGGY Using “Z Check” and Option Principles to Stop the Zone Read

by Matt Johnston
Defensive Graduate Assistant • William Penn University
American Football Monthly October 2012 Issue Online

The zone read is a very dynamic play that can confuse the defense and force them into mismatches. However, there are several ways to stop this play and put the offense in lose-lose situations. I have spent time on both sides of the ball and, as an offensive coordinator, the zone read was the first play implemented and we had great success with it. It is a play that can have many options and complementary plays off of the same look. The zone read begins and ends with the QB and his ability to ...Login to Read More

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