Part 3/12:
Focus on Five-Man Pass Protection
Starting with simplicity, the discussion centers around five-man protection schemes, involving just five blockers: two guards, two tackles, and the center. This fundamental unit is the backbone of pass blocking, and mastering it is critical before branching into more complex schemes like six- or seven-man protections.
The coach introduces terminology such as "82" and "83" protections. These codes specify which side the running back lines up on and whether the protection involves a shift to the right (82) or left (83). When called, these codes instruct the offensive line to adopt a "no help" approach, with all five blockers responsible for their respective gaps.