The zone blocking scheme was developed for a few reasons:

First in order for teams to counter line-shifts without the o-line having to adjust assignments.

Second so that smaller (athletic) line-men can be effective despite size and strength disadvantages.

And to counter increasingly athletic pass-rushers by utilizing more athletic o-linemen.

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