Utilizing Zone Dive Pin on the Goal-line Versus A and B-Gap Defenders

December 18, 2014

The Paul Johnson system on the Goal-line has pretty much been the same for the last 10 years.

Run Quarterback Follow (Solid Rebel).

If the A and B gaps are plugged, run Rocket.

In 2014, this has evolved.

Now, Georgia Tech is utilizing the Zone Dive Pin on the Goal-line in addition to the Quarterback Follow (Solid Rebel).

Here’s what they are doing and why they are getting an advantage at the point of attack:

Zone Dive Pin on Goal Line versus A and B gap defenders
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Pin #1 through B-gap
PT/PG- Deuce
C/BG/BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Give to B
B- Veer Path

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