BLOCK TYPES

DOUBLE

2 Players block the same person.

DRIVE BLOCK

The Drive block is a type of one-on-one block (or base block) that is specific to the run game.

PULL

A Pull is a generic term that describes when a blocker (usually an offensive lineman) takes himself from one position and runs around another offensive player to another position.

TRAP

A Trap block involves leaving a defensive lineman unblocked at the snap and then kicking him out with another lineman.

COMBO

A Combo block is a generic term that describes two offensive players (usually Offensive Linemen) blocking a first-level defender to a second-level defender.

REACH

The Reach block is a block that is executed in order to establish and maintain outside leverage on a defender on the front side of a run play.

DOWN BLOCK

A Down block is an angle block on an inside Defensive Lineman or Linebacker on the frontside of a run play.

CRACK BLOCK

A Crack block is a block where a perimeter player comes back toward the core of the formation with the intention of blocking an interior defender, like a Linebacker.

KICK OUT

The Kick Out block is similar to the Trap block, except the block occurs one gap wider outside of the Tackle.

SCOOP BLOCK

A Scoop block is a specific type of combo block on the backside of a run play.