Offensive Line Phrases and Coaching Points
The following calls are the different COMBINATION BLOCKS used between adjacent offensive linemen when installing the running game.
“ACE”: A combination block between the CENTER and GUARD In order to handle nose tackle all the way over to a playside 3 technique. The CENTER will make the call to re-affirm the blocking assignment Center also will use a Ram (Right Guard) and Lion (Left Guard) call to alert which guard he will be working with.
“DUECE”: A combination block between the GUARD and TACKLE in order to handle a defensive tackle and middle or playside LBer. The guard will make the call to re-affirm the blocking assignment and the technique.
“TREY”: A combination block between the TACKLE and Tight End in order to handle the defensive end and playside LBer or strong safety. The playside tackle will re-affirm the blocking assignment and technique.
FOLD – IT BLOCKING SCHEMES
(Fold – it) blocking schemes are an exchange of assignments between two offensive linemen at or away from the point of attack. The offensive linemen responsible for blocking back from the playside will always go first in this scheme. The lineman blocking back will use an ANGLE DRIVE TECHNIQUE -Drop step with your near foot towards the hip to block his near number. This will place the offensivelineman a pproximately in the middle of the numbers or through the defenders playside ear. Upon making contact with the “nose” of the helmet, whip your arms and use all the same elements of a base block. The lineman stepping around w ill use a drop step with his near foot allowing the first man to cross his face. He will then explode up through the hole to the second level and block the linebacker’s play side number.
ACE JACK / JILL – Exchange between CENTER and GUARD. This call can be made by either the center or guard and will depend upon the play that is being run. The Center will block back first with the guard stepping around and up through the hole to the second level.
DUECE JACK / JILL – Exchange between the GUARD and TACKLE. This call will basically be made by the tackle when the defender aligns on the inside eye or shoulder in a shade technique. The playside tackle will block back first with the guard stepping around and up through the hole to the second level.
TREY JACK / JILL – Exchange between the TACKLE and TIGHT END. This will basically be made by the Tight End when the defender aligns on the inside eye or shoulder. The Tight End will block back first with the tackle around.
DOWNFIELD BLOCKING (LOOKING FOR A GOOD RELEASE & CHASING LEVEL 2 TO LEVEL 3)
DESIRE, HUSTLE, AND DETERMINATION are the key ingredients in becoming a successful downfield blocker. Locate the defender you are to block on your first two steps and focus your eyes on him all the way. Convince yourself that YOUR BLOCK is the key to the success on each and every play. Lay your “ears back” and go all-out till the whistle blows and you will be a GREAT ONE because when advancing to the next level of football it will be the determination shown here that scouts are most interested in.
Descriptive Terms to Be Used
1.POSTMAN (Inside Blocker) –
You are responsible for stopping penetration and for preventing the defender from “splitting” the initial double team. Step with the near foot using a flat lateral step to insure all the good elements of a base block. Aiming point for both hand and foot placement is the inside number of the defender.
2.DRIVE MAN (Outside Blocker) –
Power step with the inside foot by taking a flat lateral step to the inside with your aiming point being the playside number. The aiming point for hand placement is the play side number. If the defenders playside number starts to disappear inside, punch and push the defender inside and look for the second level with patience, so to allow the second level to come to you (don’t open any doors).
The following calls are the different COMBINATION BLOCKS used between adjacent offensive linemen when installing the running game.
A.”ACE”:
A combination block between the CENTER and GUARD In order to handle nose tackle all the way over to a playside 3 technique. The CENTER will make the call to re-affirm the blocking assignment Center also will use a Ram (Right Guard) and Lion (Left Guard) call to alert which guard he will be working with.
B.”DUECE”:
A combination block between the GUARD and TACKLE in order to handle a defensive tackle and middle or playside LBer. The guard will make the call to re-affirm the blocking assignment and the technique.
C.”TREY”:
A combination block between the TACKLE and Tight End in order to handle the defensive end and playside LBer or strong safety. The playside tackle will re-affirm the blocking assignment and technique.
A. ACE JACK / JILL –
Exchange between CENTER and GUARD. This call can be made by either the center or guard and will depend upon the play that is being run. The Center will block back first with the guard stepping around and up through the hole to the second level.
B.DUECE JACK / JILL –
Exchange between the GUARD and TACKLE. This call will basically be made by the tackle when the defender aligns on the inside eye or shoulder in a shade technique. The playside tackle will block back first with the guard stepping around and up through the hole to the second level.
C.TREY JACK / JILL –
Exchange between the TACKLE and TIGHT END. This will basically be made by the Tight End when the defender aligns on the inside eye or shoulder. The Tight End will block back first with the tackle around.
Downfield Blocking (Blocking For A Good Release & Chasing Level 2 TO Level 3)
DESIRE, HUSTLE, AND DETERMINATION are the key ingredients in becoming a successful downfield blocker. Locate the defender you are to block on your first two steps and focus your eyes on him all the way. Convince yourself that YOUR BLOCK is the key to the success on each and every play. Lay your “ears back” and go all-out till the whistle blows and you will be a GREAT ONE because when advancing to the next level of football it will be the determination shown here that scouts are most interested in.
Ace Fold Schemes
Deuce Fold Schemes
Trey Fold Schemes
