Power
Kick-out + lead through the hole
A backside guard pulls and kicks out the edge defender while a fullback or H-back leads through the hole. Downhill, physical, and the back follows his blockers.
When it applies
Short yardage, red zone, or anytime you want to dictate to a light box.
+ StrengthsExtra blockers at the point of attack; punishes undersized fronts; sets up counter the other way.
− Trade-offsSlow developing — penetration kills it; pullers can whiff in space against fast linebackers.
Filed under: Offensive run schemes