STEPS

A: Drive Step- This is a 6 inch step into the opponent usually used for Base blocking. The playside foot always steps first.

B: Lead Step (Zone Step)- This is a six inch step at a 45 degree angle used mainly for the inside zone play. Designed help get in front of the defender when he is shaded towards the playside.

C: Slide Step- This is a six inch horizontal step towards the play side used for outside zone plays when the defender is head up to the blocker.

D: Drop Step- This is a six inch step backwards at a 45 degree angle. It is used on an outside zone play when the defender is on the outside shade.

E: Bucket Step - This is a six inch step backward where the lineman opens his hips. It is used for an outside zone play and or when the blocker is uncovered.