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Can someone explain the difference between run block awareness and lead block awareness? When does each one kick in over the other?

For a Fullback, Guards, and Offensive Tackles what level should I target for each?

Appreciate any help on this!

Good luck finding out the answer to those questions.

Most importantly just worry about lead block awareness as that covers just about all the outside running and helps activate SA's like Pulling Lineman. I usually target like 40-50 end build myself in that and around 30 or so run block awareness.

My preference is to take Guards & FBs to 60+ in each, 70 is aorund the sweet spot. For Cs I go 70+ for rub block awareness. For OTs you can put less, maybe around 40-50 of each.

60+ in run block awareness? oofta. I know its cheap but seems a bit much. Are you really seeing any value in it?

It seems like my o-line just slams into the person in front of them regardless of how much run block awareness they have.

Originally posted by treygreen13
It seems like my o-line just slams into the person in front of them regardless of how much run block awareness they have.

This. But then again I do have a TFL on counters issue. I have always believed in lead block awareness in pulling lineman, TEs and FBs to around 40 and never over 30 run blk awr for Cs. I can see how it would help identify the next man to block after a cake tho. I've just never seen enough evidence for 40+.

Originally posted by treygreen13
It seems like my o-line just slams into the person in front of them regardless of how much run block awareness they have.

It helps for finding LBs at the second level.

Originally posted by bhall43
60+ in run block awareness? oofta. I know its cheap but seems a bit much. Are you really seeing any value in it?

I used to think the same, but tried higher run awr on Dream's last run and it really helped at preventing TFL "leaks" on counters and offtackle runs. With Early Bloomer and the narrow skills needed for OL & FB, its easy to invest an extra 20 SP.