Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Zone blocking explained
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Greg C." data-source="post: 42810" data-attributes="member: 195"><p>I just watched Channel 5 news and Larry McCarren explained zone blocking. He showed film of a play the Falcons ran against the Packers, a sweep to the right, to illustrate his point. The basic idea is that linemen work in pairs, following the same track. This allows one of the linemen to be very aggressive because he has a teammate backing him up and either double-teaming or cleaning up whichever defender is left unblocked. </p><p></p><p>The way it worked on this play was that the right tackle blocked the defensive end across from him, sealing off the outside, while the tight end went out and blocked Na'ill Diggs. On the inside, the right guard blocked Grady Jackson, and because Grady tried getting to the outside, the center came up and blocked Nick Barnett. On the other side of the line, the left tackle went after the other DT or DE (I forget which), freeing the left guard to go after linebacker Robert Thomas, who was trailing the play. </p><p></p><p>It really didn't look any different to me from normal line play. If Larry hadn't explained what was going on I would not have noticed anything different. But hey, Atlanta and Denver were the top two rushing teams in the league this year, so I'm all for it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greg C., post: 42810, member: 195"] I just watched Channel 5 news and Larry McCarren explained zone blocking. He showed film of a play the Falcons ran against the Packers, a sweep to the right, to illustrate his point. The basic idea is that linemen work in pairs, following the same track. This allows one of the linemen to be very aggressive because he has a teammate backing him up and either double-teaming or cleaning up whichever defender is left unblocked. The way it worked on this play was that the right tackle blocked the defensive end across from him, sealing off the outside, while the tight end went out and blocked Na'ill Diggs. On the inside, the right guard blocked Grady Jackson, and because Grady tried getting to the outside, the center came up and blocked Nick Barnett. On the other side of the line, the left tackle went after the other DT or DE (I forget which), freeing the left guard to go after linebacker Robert Thomas, who was trailing the play. It really didn't look any different to me from normal line play. If Larry hadn't explained what was going on I would not have noticed anything different. But hey, Atlanta and Denver were the top two rushing teams in the league this year, so I'm all for it. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Members online
No members online now.
Latest posts
2024 draft discussion thread
Latest: Thirteen Below
Today at 12:58 AM
Draft Talk
2024 Packer UDFA Tracker....
Latest: Pokerbrat2000
Yesterday at 10:55 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
2024 3rd round #88 MarShawn Lloyd RB
Latest: Poppa San
Yesterday at 10:38 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
R
2024 2nd Rd pick #58 Javon Bullard S
Latest: RicFlairoftheNFL
Yesterday at 10:05 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
2024 Round 7, pick 245: Michael Pratt, QB
Latest: Thirteen Below
Yesterday at 10:04 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Zone blocking explained
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top