Blast (Iso) Left
Fullback runs straight downhill behind a lead-blocking wingback through the interior.
Concept: Linemen block base while the lead wingback isolates and drives the playside linebacker out of the hole.
Grows with your players
Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.
- 6UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
- 8UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole.
- 10UAdd deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look.
- 12UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
Run straight downhill through the interior behind the lead-blocking wingback.
Lead through the hole and isolate the playside linebacker, driving him out.
Seal the backside or fill for pursuit.
Base-block the man over him to hold the line.
Base-block and seal the backside gap.
Snap the ball, then base-block the nose.
Base-block the down defender straight ahead.
Base-block the end or climb to the second level.
Base-block and cut off backside pursuit.
How to teach it
- 1Linemen block base while the lead wingback isolates the playside linebacker.
- 2Fullback runs straight downhill and cuts off the wing's block.
- 3The wing drives the linebacker out of the hole whichever way he flows.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Wing ducks his head and misses the linebacker — fix by teaching eyes-up contact.
- !Fullback outruns the block — fix by having him read the wing before cutting.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.