At the very basic level, which is my level of understanding, we are going from option-style blocking which involves cut block and everyone going in the same direction, to a blocking scheme that involves zone blocking and no cut blocks.WrekDivr wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:49 pm One key point that JM made repeatedly is that the new blocking rules were a key reason for moving to the Gun TO. He makes a point that it makes blocking for the center a bit easier or at least makes it so more guys can do it successfully.
I’m looking at some Gun TO info online, another reason that it helps is that an option play includes both the right and left sides of the line, no matter which way the play is going. For example, if the option goes to the right, the dive portion is run to the left. I’m the flexbone, both the dive and option are run to the same side. Perhaps by forcing the D to cover defend both the left and right sides on every play holds the LBs a little longer making it easier to get a block in them.
Any other insights on how the Gun TO might make it easier to make the necessary blocks?
Anything more complex than that...I don't know.