Nomenclature - Z

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Term	Definition
Zone Blitz	A blitz play in which the defense plays zone coverage behind it; often utilizes DL to drop into coverage to replace blitzing LBs and DBs
Zone Blocking	A zone blocking principle that relies on the offensive players blocking the defenders in a certain zone, rather than specific gaps or defenders
Zone Coverage	A coverage where defenders are responsible for a zone on the field and the receivers that enter that zone
Z-WR	1st WR aligned off the LOS