Zone Blocking, Part II – Footwork and Blocking Scheme

by Ken Wilmesherr
Offensive Line Coach, Grossmont College
American Football Monthly February 2013 Issue Online

Proper footwork and technique are critical for an offensive lineman.

In Part I of this three-part series, we introduced our offensive line philosophy, the basics of the zone offense and key offensive line coaching points. In Part II, we will discuss the footwork, co-op blocks, and schemes of the zone game.
 
FOOTWORK

The footwork is different for the zone play than most other offensive plays. The first step is a directional step. The second step is a p...Login to Read More

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