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| "If you can count to 3, you can play offensive line." |
The counting system is very important when it comes to running any type of zone play (run or pass). When running a zone play, the counting system tells the offensive line who they are suppose to block and the covered/uncovered system tells them how they are suppose to block. The counting system ensures that every defender is accounted for in the blocking scheme. When adding the counting system to a zone system, it really only puts a burden on the Center to recognize and call out #0. It is very important for the center to be a smart leader because he is setting the blocking schemes on majority of the plays. The rest of the blockers (offensive line and tight-ends) only have to count out from #0.
