Assertion: zone blitz | /r/HasProperty | effective
Facets:
value: in down and distance situations
type: OTHER
value: against the running game
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: than a traditional blitz
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: An additional disadvantage is that a zone blitz is less likely to be effective against the running game than a traditional blitz, since the linemen, often the best defenders against the run, have dropped off of the line of scrimmage in order to participate in pass coverage.
text: The zone blitz is also an effective scheme when defending the screen pass.
text: For this reason, the zone blitz is most likely to be effective in down and distance situations that dictate a passing play (i.e. third down and more than six yards).