Glossary
Fold block
OffenseTechniqueOLCGT
What it is
Two adjacent linemen exchange assignments — one blocks down while the other steps behind him to the linebacker.
Why it matters
A fold solves a leverage problem created by alignment: rather than ask a guard to reach a shaded nose, the centre takes him and the guard folds behind to the linebacker. It is the offensive-line equivalent of a defensive line game, and it is defeated the same way — by penetration that gets into the exchange before it happens.
Also called
Programs call this fold, gt fold, exchange or wrap around. The Coach answers to any of them.
Related
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