IZ vs. stunts/twist

dont chase

if your ol don't chase the twisters then you should be able to gash them and they will cut that crap out

TOG is correct - don't chase. Keep your eyes open ("use your searchlights"). If someone is leaving, you can be sure someone else is coming (into your PS/gap area).

Stunts and twists are apart of our everyday drills when we practice our zone combo's. The covered linemen will take their laterial slide step and are trying to align their nose on the defenders inside number. If he sees the DL slant to his outside he knows he will lock on the drive him were he wants to go as well as vertical. If the slant is inside, we still must try to get a piece of the DL with our inside hand and our eyes to 2nd level with the understanding that someone else is coming. Teach them to stay on the first level defenders until they see the other defender coming into a position that they could be a threat.

The uncovered defender will take their playside step and key the near hip or knee (whatever you want to teach) and if the near hip disappears, stay on your track because someone else is coming. If the near hip comes towards you then you must attack the near number of the defender and work across the defender and work the defender veritcally.

JD

Stress patience to them. When I was playing in college my OL coach stressed that if someone leaves then someone is coming. If you get a slant strain your offside hand thru contact, press the hips upfield, slow yourself down waiting for the LB or looper. If you get a loop away don't lunge stay under control slow yourself down and get you eyes inside.