Inside the Playbook: Iowa's Lead Stretch Zone

Iowa football used the basic streamer pattern that dominated the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos in the 1990s and the new century. I’ve talked a lot about the area outside , as well as many other places ; Instead of continuing like this, I will make one and the other distinction regarding Iowa football. There is an open area, also known as a wide area, where the goal is to get past the defense and reach the edge; this is most commonly observed in scattered groups. Then comes part of the ball's rebound zone, but for the most part it gets inside EMOL, which is a classic attack by Joe Gibbs and Shanahan. Both can be called elongated, broad or external, which is a more philosophical difference (although in Gibben's case it was just a part called "bounce" and a part called "outside"). Iowa is also adding a big blockchain (Gibbs also did a lot of this, not a new invention), and that’s what I want to focus on today.

facebook block

I like being able to talk on FB. FB I is one of the most underrated and critical participants in any form of crime. When FB LSU star John David Moore (and, in fact, should be considered a star before Furnet) was injured, LSU’s game was greatly shortened. Often for a position filled with bulk, FB needs fast intelligence, the ability to adapt to flying and a strange madness to work in a blockade. But when done effectively, it gives the carrier all the tools they need to succeed.

Discuss some FB rules to make the main game fail. We will see four types of blocks: split, kick, seal (arc) and attack. Keep in mind that many of these rewards may be awarded up to the point to give you a better idea of ​​what is expected from the offense, but you may need to adjust as the game progresses. That is, the original route can be transferred between OL and vice versa. The order for further throwing or blocking by defenders depends on the reaction of the defender.

divide the area

The Broken Block, also known as the Sealed Block, is for the final part of the game, and I mention it only because it’s another option outside the range zone. The FB cleavage area will have an EMOL (usually weak OT side) inside the thigh; During the game, the OT defender usually works on the 2nd level of defense, leaving the DE defender free. FB will work the other way around. (Note: this is not an Iowa cut.)

Naked

Responsibilities FB is a defender № 4 on his side or a quarterback № 3 on the weak side of the game (many teams in the zone believe that the defense front better defines its blocking scheme earlier). center in the play area of ​​the work). Basically, this means that he is responsible for managing the defenders' forces. His trajectory and initial binding will be to the defender’s chest or outer armpit, and his attack will match the defender’s game. When the forward rises and tries to put a hard edge (forcing everything), the FB's task is to get to his inner armpit, turn around (or at least give the ball carrier a clear idea of ​​the straight cut). : in the example of a blocker), then throw back and forth, increasing the space for RB.

The seal

Often a strong level 2 defender gets in the way and blocks a bow that never goes out. The goal here is to work outside of EMOL (provided EMOL was able to seal its defender) and reach level 2, direct the outside of its armpit / shoulder and seal the level 2 defender into the box. However, this is rare as it causes a strong explosion of protection.

Instead, here’s a more typical example. This is an example of a hairpin and a pull-out site. Note that the shooting defender shoots at the level 1 starting defender (the first color he sees), so FB goes ahead, cutting and sealing the rest of the defenders in the game.

Offensive

The OT / TE side of the game should be responsible for covering up defenders on the side of training. This DE / OLB is also a defender of power, OT will work to push it further. FB needs to read this and adjust its trajectory (although this can be reported a lot before binding depending on the defensive training and what the LO covers / opens); he no longer works outside the OT, but works inside it, towards the defender, furthest from the prepared playing field.

This is different from a standard lead block because the front view is different. Instead of cross-stitching the inner armpit FB will always deal with the outer armpit of the defender. When he comes in contact, he has to push with the outside hand (tied at the end of the shoulder) and pull with the inside hand to lock the defender inside (this usually doesn’t work because the game is too hard and too fast). ). for this to happen, but the blow or force must be on the outside of the defender to expand and seal from the inside). This gives Belarus a clear path to attack.

Based on pre-press messages and post-press readings, this unit can be further executed internally. If the OL side of the game can reach the second level and get support from the game side, FB can get LB to play behind. LB for LB, however, is a complex proposition, so the RB FB should double its number. Again, his goal will be the defender’s outer hand, but if the defender fails or aligns to push his impulse aside, the blocker can use that impulse and continue to lead / hit outside. as it is done here. Note that even if your cute spot is on the defender’s outer armpit, you attack the defender’s inner armpit as soon as the defender repeats this.

conclusion

In each of the above clips FB paved the way for Belarus in the long run. The more groups choose a bright look, the more LB and DB are inadequate and poorly equipped to handle lead blocks. That’s why FBs tend to turn regular wins into long TDs. The fact that their example is the evolution of GPS, which the ball carrier follows in the course of the game, makes Belarus much easier to win big wins. FB are the heroes of the unknown, but they are the heroes of any crime they use. The ability to adapt to their flight and the ability to attack defenders is key to the success of any attack they make .