Here at footballplaybooks.info we receive quite a few email questions regarding coaching youth football. We are going to start posting the questions here and our responses for all of our readers to enjoy and learn form. Below is the question we received.
We are toying with the idea of zone blocking, and I know enough to…
Tag Archive: Zone Blocking
Which Basic Blocking Skills Should I Teach to 10-11 Year Old Youth Football Players?
Football Blocking
When a player obstructs another player’s path with his body. Examples: Cut block, Zone block, Trap block, Pull block, Screen block, Pass block, Double-team block.
Zone Blocking
I have used this type of blocking for over 20 years. It is the primary blocking scheme used on running or pass plays.
Zone Blocking is different from Wedge blocking in two ways. In Zone blocking, you need to step towards your teammate closest to the Center. There is no step forward together like the Wedge. The second difference is you do…
