Football Coaching Strategy What an Offense Needs Tip 13-3 Can’t Handle DL Stunts/LB Blitz: Zone Runs

Tip 13-3 is about using inside and outside zone blocking schemes when the defense is stunting the DL and blitzing the LB's, or they are combining DL stunts and LB blitzes. Coach Renner details the use of inside zone and outside zone blocking schemes against the 6 most common stunts and blitzes. He details the blocking rules for inside zone and outside zone and explains why the inside zone should be run to the 3 technique DT and the outside zone should be run to the 0 or 1 technique DT side. He diagrams and details the offensive line blocking including how they know who to block, their footwork, and their hat placement for the blocks. He gives you the rules for blocking inside and outside zone and provides video clips for you to see his offensive line picking up stunts and blitzes using the rules. He also explains and then shows you videoclips of how the inside zone rules can be used to block the defensive players in pass protection. Once you view this video you will have a clear idea of how to prepare your offense for when you encounter an opponent’s stunts and blitzes and how to teach the inside and outside zone to your linemen.