Also Called IZ
Linemen step the same direction and block whoever is in their area instead of a specific player. The running back aims inside and reads the blocks to find the crease.
Coaching Tip Press the line before you cut. Make the defense commit first.
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Related Outside Zone · Duo · RPO
Also Called Stretch, Wide Zone
Linemen move laterally to get outside position on defenders. The back aims outside and either turns the corner or cuts back through a gap when the defense overruns the play.
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Related Inside Zone · Sweep
Also Called Power O, Gap Power
A gap-blocking run where linemen double-team at the point of attack and the backside guard pulls to lead through the hole. A fullback or tight end usually kicks out the end man on the line.
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Related Counter · Fullback · I-Formation
Also Called Counter Trey, GT Counter
The running back takes a step one way to freeze the defense, then follows two pulling blockers the other way, often a guard and a tackle or tight end. One pulling blocker kicks out and the other leads through the hole.
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Also Called Trap Block
The offense leaves a defensive lineman unblocked on purpose so they come upfield, then a pulling lineman blocks them from the side. It works well against aggressive defensive linemen.
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A downhill inside run built on double teams, with no pulling linemen. The double teams move defensive linemen back, and the back reads the linebackers to pick a side.
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Related Inside Zone · Power
Also Called Toss, Pin and Pull
A run aimed outside where blockers, often pulling linemen, lead the back around the edge. It tests whether the defense can set the edge and pursue sideline to sideline.
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Related Outside Zone · Edge Rush
Also Called Delay
A run disguised as a pass. Linemen pass-block to invite the rush upfield, then the quarterback hands off late to the running back, who runs through the space left behind.
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Related Trap · Running Back · Edge Rush
Also Called Read Option, Zone Read, Speed Option
The quarterback leaves one defender unblocked on purpose and reads them after the snap. Based on what that defender does, the quarterback hands off, keeps the ball or pitches it.
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Related RPO · Pistol · Quarterback
Also Called Run-Pass Option
Short for run-pass option. The line blocks a run, and the quarterback reads a defender after the snap to either hand off or throw a quick pass.
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Related Option · Inside Zone · Slant