What makes Gus Malzahns zone read work so well is the variety of formations it can be run out of and the options that come along with it. Malzahns base formation is a twins split look with the FB lining up in an offset position, just behind the offensive line. The FB position makes Malzahns offense even more difficult to defend. He can seal the backside edge on zone, clear a gap on a power play by taking out a DE/ linebacker or help to double-team a defender on a power read concept. The fullbacks presence alone often causes enough hesitation by a linebacker to give the QB an easier read at the mesh point. The threat of the fullback leaking out in the flat or on a wheel route can cause the defender responsible for him to pause for a split second creating big run plays on the zone read play
Posted on: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 20:31:10 +0000
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