Wide Zone & Wrap with Coach Connor Floden

This week on The Board Drill Podcast, we welcome Coach Connor Floden, Offensive Coordinator and O-Line Coach at William Penn University. Coach Floden takes us deep into Wide Zone & Guard Wrap (Dart), breaking down the philosophy, techniques, and key adjustments that make these run concepts so effective.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • The difference between wide zone and outside zone (03:12) • Why movement is everything in the wide zone scheme (04:30) • The guard dart (wrap) concept and how it complements wide zone (08:50) • How to teach O-line movement & footwork for maximum displacement (12:15) • Adjustments and variations based on defensive structure (18:45) • How William Penn uses tempo & motion to stress defenses (24:30)Timestamps & Key Segments: • (00:01) Intro – Matt is back! Welcome Coach Floden • (01:21) Coach Floden’s approach to wide zone & wrap • (03:12) Wide zone vs. outside zone – is there a real difference? • (08:50) Breaking down guard dart (wrap) – “Dart but with the guard” • (12:15) O-line coaching points – how to create movement up front • (18:45) Adjusting wide zone & wrap for different defensive looks • (24:30) How to use tempo & motion to manipulate defenses • (30:50) Game film breakdown & final thoughtsWhether you’re a coach looking to refine your run game or a fan wanting to understand the X’s & O’s, this episode is a must-listen.Like, subscribe, and share to help us grow the Board Drill community.