Power run
Type of play used in American Football
In American football , a "power run" is a running play used out of a variety of offensive formations using two backs ( fullback , tailback ). [1]
A power run uses two lead blockers : the fullback and the backside offensive guard . A typical blocking scheme for a power run is for the linemen to down block the man in their inside gap . The fullback will kick out (block) the last man on the line of scrimmage (an outside linebacker or wide defensive end ) and the backside guard will pull and lead up either the guard/tackle hole or the tackle/tight end hole and block the remaining linebacker or defensive back. [2]
The principle of this play is to out-number the defense at the point of attack. The tailback must read the guard's block and run off that. Teams at all levels will use this as a base running play in their offense. This play is typically run out of I-formations .
References
- ↑ "Differences between the zone and power running schemes" .
- ↑ Brown, Chris B. (10 September 2015). "Football 101: Why Power Running Works" .
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