NFL Rush Lane & Cutback Simulator
Steer the running back, time the cutback foot-plant, read the defensive flow, and attack open A/B/C gaps against shifting second-level linebackers.
Live Rushing Lane & Defense Geometry
Ready for SnapThe Science of NFL Zone Vision
In high-level NFL rushing systems, the running back's primary job is not just sprinting forwards—it is reading defensive leverage and offensive line double-teams. Defensive coordinators drill linebackers to flow horizontally to mirror the running back. When an athletic runner presses the play-side line before violently planting their outside foot, linebackers get trapped in over-pursuit, leaving massive cutback lanes in the A and B gaps.
Bijan Robinson's 29-carry, 213-yard masterclass showed textbook press-and-cut discipline against light boxes, forcing the secondary into missed tackles in space.
Scheme Concepts & Instructions
Outside Zone (Stretch)
Offensive linemen take 45-degree lateral bucket steps. The running back aims for the tight end's outside hip. If the edge defender sets a hard outside edge, the runner plants on step three and cuts back behind the center's backside seal.
Inside Zone (Duo)
Features interior double-teams on defensive tackles before linemen climb to middle linebackers. The runner presses the frontside A-gap to pull the Mike linebacker, then cuts back to the backside A-gap crease.
Counter Trey
The backside guard pulls to kick out the edge rusher while the backside tackle wraps around to lead-block into the alley. Follow the tackle's hip for explosive chunk gains.
Interactive Controls
Adjust the aim angle and cutback timing sliders, or tap Jump Cut! mid-play to re-route dynamically. Drag or click on the field to direct the runner toward open grass.