The Blast and Power are almost the same with respect that these plays utilize a lead back. The main difference is that a Blast is more towards the inside of the line, while the Power is more to the outside. As their names suggests, these are "muscle plays" that require a dominating offensive line and tough runners. These plays are common in goaline and short yardage situations, and can be run in any offensive set. This playbook will illustrate these plays with a Split Back formation and an I-Formation

BLOCKING SCHEMES
The blocking scheme for Blasts and Powers are typically head up, with a double team block at the hole for blast plays. Depending on the defense, the offensive line may change their blocking scheme to a fold or cross block instead of "head's up" blocking. The success of the blast and power is dependent on how dominating the offensive line will be.

THE BACKFIELD
Blasts and Powers use a lead blocker (usually the fullback) to clear the path, and the ball carrier to follow the lead block. The lead back typically picks up a linebacker or safety, but the general rule is to block the first defender in his path (which is straight ahead).

The key for the ball carrier is to follow the lead block up until the initial block. The ball carrier must pick the correct path, depending on which direction the blocking back goes. Blasts and powers are tough running plays, and the ball carrier must work to gain yardage. If the ball carrier can break through the line and get into the secondary, they can either continue running straight ahead or bounce to the sidelines to streak downfield.

SUMMARY
The play name "Power" and "Blast" accurately describe these plays - straight ahead running with a lead block and a powering line. This play requires the offensive line to push to dominate their blockers in order for these plays to gain big yardage. Although these plays are made for the middle of the field and are short yardage plays, there are certainly opportunities for the ball carrier to break free and make a big play.