Everyone wants to gain a numbers advantage in the run game by reading a defender. But, if you read and pull consistently, your QB is going to take some hits. The Cardinals have accounted for this by running pistol Zone Read out of a 3-Back Set. I’ve seen teams read the DE and Arc the H-Back to lead the QB outside, but Arizona Arcs both the H-Back and the Off Y.
Inside Zone Reading the Shade/5 Side
QB Reads the Field DE
Y Arcs for Overhang Defender (SS)
H-Back Reads Inside/Out to Block Sam LB or Safety (whoever shows first)
QB Keep with a Double Lead
This is essentially the Diamond Formation shifted strong. This is a great way to get your QB involved in the run game without taking unnecessary pounding.
