This Outside Zone Play gives you a lead block to the front side linebacker while reading the back side end man on line of scrimmage (EMOLS). It allows the linemen to only worry about reaching the defensive linemen.
| Position | Assignment |
|---|---|
| QB | Open away from the call step back and read the backside EMOLS |
| RB | Outside Zone Track possible cutback. Read the PST Block for cutback |
| Y | Best path to the MLB |
| Z | Block alley defender |
| F | Block man on |
| X | Block man on |
| PST | Reach EMOLS |
| PSG | Vs 3 tech reach/ Vs 2i Double with Center to BSLB |
| C | Double near defender to BSLB |
| BSG | Vs 3 tech block back/ Vs 2i or shade double with Center to BSLB |
| BST | Reach the first player to the call side |
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