The Zone Dive with the A-Back “Pin” Technique
December 5, 2014
In 2014, Army, Navy, and Georgia Tech are running the Zone Dive with an updated variation.
The Playside A-Back is stepping with his inside foot and getting in front of #1.
He doesn’t have to make a block to move #1 beyond his will–the Playside A-Back simply must get in front of #1.
This is yet another variation to the Triple Option Offense.
Here’s what happens:
Zone Dive with A-Back Pin Technique versus 4-4
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Pin #1
PT- Deuce (3-tech)-Veer
PG- Base to Ace
C- Scoop to Ace
BG/BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch, Get in front of flat player
BR- Cutoff
Q- Veer Give
B- Veer Path
Georgia Tech also did this against Georgia. They allowed the B-Back to run outside with an outside pin move done by the Playside A:
Zone Dive with an Outside Pin by the Playside A-Back
The B-Back runs through the Guard and if #1 comes down to take the B-Back, the Playside A is able to pin his outside shoulder, thereby allowing the B-Back to bend off the block and onto the next level.
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