Offense - Offensive Line

Question 1

A Gap

Answer 1

Space, or split, between center and guard on either side of the OL

Question 2

B Gap

Answer 2

Space, or split, between the OG’s and OT’s on either side of the OL

Question 3

C Gap

Answer 3

Space, or split, between OT’s & TE’s, or area outside the tackles if no TE is present

Question 4

D Gap

Answer 4

Area outside the inline TE, if there is one, along the LOS; also the space, or split, between two inline TE’s aligned on same side

Question 5

E Gap

Answer 5

Theoretical space, or alley, father outside the TE (if present) than the D Gap but often to the inside of a WR aligned close to formation

Question 6

Pin-Pull Sweep

Answer 6

Run-blocking scheme that uses a combination of down and reach blocks to seal (or pin) defenders to the inside in tandem with multiple pull blocks toward perimeter

Question 7

Put On Skates

Answer 7

Descriptive term used when OL are driven backward by defender

Question 8

Reach Block

Answer 8

Block used by OL in the play-side gap that attempts to gain outside leverage on a defender; often used on outside run plays

Question 9

Trap Block

Answer 9

Run-blocking assignment that pulls a blocker to the play side of the formation to block an uncovered defender; most of OL block down in one direction while trap blocker flows in the opposite direction toward defender

Question 10

Zone Blocking

Answer 10

Running scheme in which OL block gaps, rather than a power blocking scheme where each OL is responsible for a specific defender