Category: Playbook
Type: Play
23 LEAD
The 23 Lead is an inside power running play designed to take advantage of a four man defensive alignment. Trap plays are more difficult to execute in the tight confines inside the Tackles. Here a Lead or Blast play is more effective.
In the 23 Lead the Fullback 'leads' the Tailback through the #3 hole. The Fullback's objective is to hit the first man he sees--hopefully the Linebacker to the play side.
In the diagram shown here, the TE kicks out his man while the Center and off side Guard utilize a technique called "cross blocking", further exposing the four man defensive line. The off Guard's responsibility is to attempt to cut off weak side pursuit. The off side Tackle blocks for one count then releases down field for the same purpose.
Submitted by: Coach Hutchison
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