Split Zone is a great play meant to look like Zone Read to freeze the defensive end for a kick-out block from the tight end or fullback. This is just one of many RPOs that can be married to this scheme.
| Position | Assignment |
|---|---|
| QB | Open at 45 degree angle to RB with eyes on Alley defender reading inside out for the slant throws |
| RB | Open to QB press the 1st down lineman play side |
| Y | Kick out end man on the line of scrimmage. Aiming Point heels of backside OG |
| F | Slant |
| X | Slant |
| Z | MOR |
| PST | Block Man On |
| PSG | Covered base drive possible work with center to the point LB |
| C | Vs 4 down 6 man box: Point play side LB, Zone A gap to Point - Vs 4 down 7 man box point MLB, Zone A gap to Point |
| BSG | Covered base drive, possible double team with BST - Uncovered double with Center to point LB |
| BST | Vs Uncovered BSG zone B Gap to BSLB - Vs Covered BSG double with BSG to BSLB - Vs Man on Man Outside Lock on DE |
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