How to Create Numerical Advantages in the Box (Every OC Needs This)

Josh Niblett, Tight Ends Coach, Colorado Full video on Glazier Drive: https://production.glazierdrive.com/s... OVERVIEW This coaching segment breaks down box run concepts, focusing on inside and outside zone schemes and how to attack defenses based on numbers and leverage advantages. INSIDE ZONE CONCEPT The base inside zone play features combo blocks up front with vertical push as the priority. The offensive line aims to avoid getting beaten inside on the frontside while working combinations toward linebacker levels. The backside tackle protects the B gap before climbing to the backside linebacker. The sniffer (tight end) is always responsible for the inman defender on the line of scrimmage away from the call side. INSIDE ZONE WITH "TWO" TAG When calling "Indie Black Two," the numbering system identifies receivers (number one, number two, etc.) for bubble screen options. The Z receiver runs an MDM (most dangerous man) route, reading whether the corner or nickel becomes the force player. The quarterback reads frontside to determine if defenders entering the box create an opportunity to work the bubble screen on the perimeter instead. BACKSIDE YES/NO READ The quarterback always has a backside yes/no option. The boundary receiver runs a six-yard drop route (essentially a quick hitch). If the corner is off and the quarterback likes the matchup, he takes it immediately without meshing. If the corner walks down, the receiver converts to a fade route. This gives the quarterback a pre-snap decision before committing to the run. OUTSIDE ZONE CONCEPT Outside zone emphasizes reach blocking with offensive linemen running to reach the next man. The playside works to reach defenders off the edge (potentially the corner as number four). The backside creates a wall at the B gap, making the backside defender have to chase the play down. The system builds in a potential cutback read based on backside pursuit. FAST MOTION WITH OUTSIDE ZONE The offense uses "fast motion" (receiver running full speed behind the quarterback) to create a run/pass decision. The rule is simple: if the defense runs with the motion, hand off the outside zone because you have numbers. If they pass off the motion to maintain box numbers, throw the bubble/perimeter screen to attack the vacated space. Learn more about Glazier Clinics: https://www.glazierclinics.com/ Learn more about Glazier Drive: https://www.glazierclinics.com/glazie... Follow us on our social media channels! Facebook:   / glazierclinics   Instagram:   / glazier_clinics   Twitter:   / glazierclinics