This week on The Board Drill Podcast, we welcome Coach Connor Floden, Offensive Coordinator and O-Line Coach at William Penn University. Coach Floden takes us deep into Wide Zone & Guard Wrap (Dart), breaking down the philosophy, techniques, and key adjustments that make these run concepts so effective.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• The difference between wide zone and outside zone (03:12)
• Why movement is everything in the wide zone scheme (04:30)
• The guard dart (wrap) concept and how it complements wide zone (08:50)
• How to teach O-line movement & footwork for maximum displacement (12:15)
• Adjustments and variations based on defensive structure (18:45)
• How William Penn uses tempo & motion to stress defenses (24:30)
Timestamps & Key Segments:
• (00:01) Intro – Matt is back! Welcome Coach Floden
• (01:21) Coach Floden’s approach to wide zone & wrap
• (03:12) Wide zone vs. outside zone – is there a real difference?
• (08:50) Breaking down guard dart (wrap) – “Dart but with the guard”
• (12:15) O-line coaching points – how to create movement up front
• (18:45) Adjusting wide zone & wrap for different defensive looks
• (24:30) How to use tempo & motion to manipulate defenses
• (30:50) Game film breakdown & final thoughts
Whether you’re a coach looking to refine your run game or a fan wanting to understand the X’s & O’s, this episode is a must-listen.
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