Hurricane Gun Option Offense: The Wide Zone

with Will Orbin,
Barton College Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach;
former Leesville Road High School (NC) Offensive Coordinator;
former Christopher Newport University Assistant Coach / Offensive Line;
former Louisburg College Offensive Coordinator

Will Orbin provides an in-depth explanation of how to install, drill, and run the wide zone lead play. The wide zone works perfectly as part of his Hurricane Gun Option offensive system, and you'll learn every tip and trick from Coach Orbin himself through key coaching points and game footage.

Philosophy of the Wide Zone

Coach Orbin gives an overview of his philosophy regarding the wide zone play. He describes how the wide zone play is the perfect play to call when the defense loads the box to stop the run. By running the wide zone with an H back as a lead blocker, the offense can account for all defenders without having to read an unblocked defender.

Learn Rules for all 11 Players

Next, Orbin explains the rules for all 11 players in the wide zone play. Running back aiming points, reads and footwork are included as well as the quarterback's footwork and mechanics. The offensive line rules, technique, and combo calls are described in detail and further enforced by game footage. Additionally, Orbin includes H back rules and WR blocking rules.

Learn Several Blocking Drills

The final portion of this video includes several drills that Coach Orbin uses to help his players learn the blocking techniques and footwork required for a crisp wide zone. Several variations of board drills are shown that teach proper footwork and aiming points for the offensive line. Also, several drills that work the front side and back side individual techniques are demonstrated.

This is an excellent presentation of one of the most successful running plays in modern football. The wide zone play has stood the test of time, and with this video from Coach Orbin, you'll be well on your way to having a devastating running game!

99 minutes. 2019.