Dan Hunt - Techniques and Drills of Colgate`s Zone Read

Techniques and drills of the zone read

What is a Zone Read?

Chip Kelly said it best, “Zone-read is where the quarterback is reading the defensive end whether to give the ball or keep the ball. Zone-read-option would be ``you read the defensive end and now you're going to another phase and there's a pitch back for you”.

A quarterback and tailback are used in this option offense. In the process of receiving the snap, the two players cross paths and the quarterback makes a decision based on reading the defensive team's reaction to the snap.

Many teams have had much success running the zone read. Simply by the practice of fundamental techniques and incorporation of drills such as the ride & decide and Mesh drill can highly elevate your offense. A clear understanding of gap reads can also impact the zone read. 

What is a gap read? 

The gap between the offensive linemen is what is known as a gap. The A-Gap is between the center and the guard, the B-Gap is between the guard and the tackle, the C-Gap is between the tackle and tight end, and the D-gap is outside the tight end. To prevent a successful rush attack, defenses must close these gaps.

Learning how to run the zone read and do it effectively can be challenging, that's why it's important to learn from the best. Introducing Dan Hunt,

**Techniques and drills of zone read training**

Colgate's Coach Dan Hunt reveals the multiple factors of Colgate’s Zone read, the different variations of gap reads as well as the techniques and drills he uses to perfect it. He covers everything you need to run the zone read successfully. 

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