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I would also add that the H back does a great job by jt

his job in zone is to block away, end man on the line (as everyone else is taking a playside step) and create a cutback lane if the front side of the defense over pursues (which they do). However, because there was so much front side penetration (that's what she said) upfield, the running back can't use that cutback lane and has to bounce wide. Rather than stop there, the H back hustles and gets downfield and gets enough of a block to really spring the play.

Great job. Truthfully, if that LB (44?) doesn't flash so quickly upfield, the play is probably strung out wide playside and he can scrape and make the play for a short gain/possible loss. That's what's tough about playing zone; because of the back's footwork, he's not in a hurry to shoot upfield and is supposed to be patient and read his blocks. As a defender, you have to try and slow play that as an entire unit and let the play string itself out and then collapse in on the running back. When you start shooting upfield, you create lanes and gaps and a good zone back can and will read that and make you pay.