Film Room: The Art of the Cut Block with Mark Schlereth

We begin with a short clip from an old Alex Gibbs coaching clinic before waxing poetic on 12 Chris Lindstrom cut blocks from the 2023 season detailing the intent, technique and benefits of the block

Photo via Tyler Wise

Topics covered during the film room include:

• Aiming points, landmarks and fundamentals on the backside of the tight and wide zone run scheme

• Altering pursuit angles for a defense and creating advantages for the run game

• Strategic value of running plays on third down and the significance of a strong second and third down run package

• As with most successful blocks, snap timing is critical and we saw that on Lindstrom’s film

• What makes Chris Lindstrom’s ability to cut block special

• The intricacies of first and second-level cut blocks against various alignments

• Alex Gibbs stories with Mark

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