Offense - Techniques

Question 1

ACE Block

Answer 1

Combination block between center & play-side OG to the backside LB during a gap or power-blocking scheme

Question 2

Bang

Answer 2

On an outside zone run, RB selects this option by moving through running lane opened between blockers

Question 3

Bend

Answer 3

On an outside zone run, RB cuts back to the backside of the blocks into open space

Question 4

Bird Dogging

Answer 4

QB locking onto a target

Question 5

Bounce

Answer 5

On an outside zone run, RB chooses to bounce around the last blocker towards the sideline

Question 6

Cadence

Answer 6

Verbal signals delivered by QB before start of play; not snap count which is the signal for a snap

Question 7

Chip Block

Answer 7

Used by a TE or RB before releasing on a route to help pass protection

Question 8

Climbing the Pocket

Answer 8

QB’s ability to avoid pressure, moving with quick steps forward or laterally keeping eyes downfield

Question 9

Crackback Block

Answer 9

Player split out wide, or in the slot, motions into the formation to deliver a block to the blindside of an edge defender

Question 10

Deuce Block

Answer 10

Combination block between tackle & guard to the backside LB during a gap or power-blocking scheme

Question 11

Dino Stem

Answer 11

Technique used as the receiver reached the top of his route, bending his path a few steps, faking as if breaking outside on a corner route

Question 12

Double Move

Answer 12

Pass-catching route where a receiver executes two cuts in one route

Question 13

Down Block

Answer 13

Used by OL to drive a defender laterally down toward the center; takes advantage of OL leverage over DL position inside

Question 14

Drive-Catch Technique

Answer 14

Refers to the ideal initial movement of offensive tackles and guards to get out of their stance at the snap

Question 15

Hit and Throw

Answer 15

QB finishes his drop back and begins throwing as his back foot hits the ground in the last step of a drop back

Question 16

Hitch Step

Answer 16

Used by QB’s on deeper routes to help their their feet and sync timing with the route structure

Question 17

Kill Call

Answer 17

Made at the LOS by a QB to switch to a more favorable play

Question 18

Landry Shift

Answer 18

Features all OL, but the center, going from a 3-point stance standing in a 2-point stance and back to a 3-point stance

Question 19

Mesh Point

Answer 19

Moment where the RB & QB come together on a hand off or play action fake

Question 20

Play Action

Answer 20

Used on passing plays to simulate a run in order to put defenders in a poor position to defend against the pass

Question 21

Scramble Drill

Answer 21

Practice drill used to train receivers how to respond when pass protection breaks down & QB is flushed out of pocket

Question 22

Silent Count

Answer 22

Snapping the ball is based on a movement from one of the interior lineman, such as a head bob or a tap on the center’s knee from a guard due to crown noise

Question 23

Trap Block

Answer 23

Run blocking assignment that pulls a blocker to the play side of the formation to block an intentionally uncovered defender

Question 24

Travel motion

Answer 24

Horizontal motioning of a tailback outside to create an empty backfield prior to the snap, most often used in air raid systems

Question 25

Working Progressions

Answer 25

QB’s have a number or potential receivers on a play; moving through options before finding open receiver