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In American football, blocking or interference (or running interference) involves legal movements in which one player uses his body to obstruct another player's path. The purpose of blocking is to prevent defensive players from tackling the ball carrier, or to protect a quarterback who is attempting to pass, hand off or run the ball.
The concept of zone blocking in both the run and pass game was created by Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz. [dubious – discuss] However, this blocking scheme came to prominence in the modern game when used by the Denver Broncos, under offensive line coach Alex Gibbs (formerly the offensive line coach for the Seattle Seahawks), and head coach Mike Shanahan.
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.
Many high school and college teams use the Oklahoma drill as a way to kick off the first day of full-contact practice. [1] While often criticized as excessive, some argue that it can be a critical tool used by coaches to evaluate players that might have looked good in non-contact drills, but have yet to face full contact.
The holder positions the ball so the kicker, from a short distance away, can quickly get into position and accurately kick the ball through the goalposts. The remaining players block the opposing team, which tries to break through the protective circle to block the kick or deflect it to intercept the ball.
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In American football, a play is a close-to-the-ground plan of action or strategy used to move the ball down the field. A play begins at either the snap from the center or at kickoff. Most commonly, plays occur at the snap during a down. These plays range from basic to very intricate. Football players keep a record of these plays in a playbook. [1]