Andrean High School Football Run Game Concepts

Inside Zone

A run play targeting the interior line.

Gap-Scheme Variations

Includes Power, Counter, Trap, Power Read.

Offensive Line Splits

Distance between linemen, 2-4 feet apart.

Pilot

Closest lineman to playside in combo block.

Wingman

Farthest lineman from playside in combo block.

Double-Teams

Two linemen blocking one defender together.

Level 1 Defenders

First line of defense to be secured.

Level 2 Defenders

Secondary defenders targeted after Level 1.

Base/Drive Block

Technique to secure Level 1 defender.

Executing a Power Zone Step: Secure Level 1

Strike Target

Point of contact on defender's body.

First Step Technique

Initial movement to outside hip of defender.

Climb to Level 2

Move to next level if no defender present.

Split Zone

Wing/Running Back kicks out the EMLOS.

Wrap

Running Back blocks first Inside Linebacker.

Island Call

Backside lineman switches blocking responsibility.

Finish Every Block

Complete the block until the play ends.

Shoulders Square

Maintain alignment to effectively block defender.

Eyes Transition

Focus shifts from Level 1 to Level 2.

Combo Block

Two linemen working together on a defender.

YOU Call

Signal for Wingman to engage linebacker.

Inside Zone Variations

Different strategies within the inside zone running play.

Zone Bluff

Fake block to confuse the defense, termed 'Whiff'.

Iso

Isolation play targeting a linebacker with H-back.

Read Key

Player identified by quarterback for reading defense.

Fold Concept

Combines power elements with inside zone plays.

Fold Tags

Designations for pullers and blockers in fold concept.

TUG

Playside tackle pulls under the guard.

GUT

Playside guard pulls outside the tackle.

GUC

Backside guard pulls front side, center blocks down.

TUB

Backside tackle pulls under the guard.

CUP

Center pulls under playside guard for nose guard.

CUB

Center pulls under backside guard for nose guard.

TEX

Tight end pulls under tackle.

Running Back Alignment

Positioning of running back for play execution.

Running Back Reads

Running back's decision-making based on linebacker position.

Plug Linebacker

First playside inside linebacker read by running back.

Gap-Scheme Overview

Offensive strategy focusing on physicality and blocking.

A-Spot

Area behind defense where wall is built.

B-Spot

Area for wrapping up to the defender.

Slam/Wham

Kickout block on C-Gap or D-Gap defender.

Power Play

Running strategy emphasizing gap control and blocking.

H/Y

Aligns behind Tackle or Tight End for blocking.

ARC Call

Backside Tackle moves to second level instead of sealing.

LONG Call

Backside Guard and H/Y switch blocking assignments.

Kick-Out Block

H-Back blocks outside defender, creating space.

EMLOS

First defender outside Playside Tackle's gap.

J Block

Block targeting inside jersey number of defender.

Blitzing C-Gap Linebacker

Pulling Guard

Backside Guard responsible for blocking inside linebacker.

Frontside Window

Area for Pulling Guard to focus on blocking.

Lead Block

Blocking technique for playside H-Back or Tackle.

GT Counter

Blocking scheme involving playside and backside guards.

Tailback Path

Tailback's footwork adjusts based on backfield alignment.

Wrap Block

Block that requires staying tight to the defender.

Trap Block

Blocking technique to deceive defenders using misdirection.

Power Option

Offensive play reading first defender outside EMLOS.

Reading Defenders

Identifying key defenders based on offensive scheme.

Backside Defender

Defender opposite the direction of the play.

Frontside Defender

For Power READ schemes (Oregon)

Defensive Tackle

Defender aligned against the offensive guard.

Wham Block

Block targeting playside C-gap defender.

Seam Creation

Creating space for ball-carrier through blocking.

Chain of Events

Sequence of blocks leading to successful play.

Tag Calls

Specific calls indicating blocking adjustments.