Originally posted by EllisBell
Question How does Lead Blocking work?
Answer: Vision cone in the direction they are heading that increases in size over time, find closest unblocked dude.
It should work for a back-wedge blocker if the Running Back is behind him and he is the closest to the RB.
Now that makes sense. It's been my experience that the ability of a wedge blocker to make a good decision on a kick return is entirely a function of vision and of course, if he can stay in front of the returner long enough to matter.
Question How does Lead Blocking work?
Answer: Vision cone in the direction they are heading that increases in size over time, find closest unblocked dude.
It should work for a back-wedge blocker if the Running Back is behind him and he is the closest to the RB.
Now that makes sense. It's been my experience that the ability of a wedge blocker to make a good decision on a kick return is entirely a function of vision and of course, if he can stay in front of the returner long enough to matter.
