O-line stance for zone

Castarizz
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O-line stance for zone Feb 8, 2006 10:20:30 GMT

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Post by Castarizz on Feb 8, 2006 10:20:30 GMT

Coaches,

This question is mainly for those who run the IZ/OZ as their basic run play. What type of stance do you teach for your linemen? By this, I mean do you have them start with their feet even with each other? Or do you have a toe-instep, toe-heel alignment? Also, do have them with their heels flat or elevated? What do you do with the off hand? Hand on thigh? Elbow on thigh? Thanks for your help.

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O-line stance for zone Feb 8, 2006 16:30:20 GMT

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TAKING A GOOD STANCE:

1. Feet shoulder width apart.
2. Drop down & put elbows on knees.
3. Head up.
4. Put all 5 finger tips on the ground - align little finger up with big toe.
5. TACKLES = toe to heel stagger, & GUARDS = toe to instep.
6. Shoulders square.
7. Look thru eyebrow.
8. Heels slightly off ground and weight on inside of feet.

NOTE: In firing out - first step should be 1/2 way to little finger, & second step should be beyond first step (NEVER BEHIND IT).

Bill Mountjoy

Coach Campbell Forum Owners Welcome to JCFB.com website and Forum Posts: 7,957	O-line stance for zone Feb 8, 2006 17:30:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Coach Campbell on Feb 8, 2006 17:30:44 GMT To build on what oneback has mentioned another thing to add with it is to turn the heels and and point the toes slightly in this will balance the weight distribution. Coach CAmpbell

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O-line stance for zone Feb 9, 2006 10:11:19 GMT

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Post by Castarizz on Feb 9, 2006 10:11:19 GMT

Coach Campbell and Oneback,

Thank you very much for your info. One more question for you guys. What is the best installation video for the IZ/OZ? I have the Gibbs' tapes already. I don't feel that he offers very much techinque, more philosophy. I heard Russ Grimm has a very good video. I'm looking for footwork and hand placements and drills. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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O-line stance for zone Feb 9, 2006 15:38:31 GMT

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Post by Oneback on Feb 9, 2006 15:38:31 GMT

Jerry Campbell's tapes!

The tape SERIES by Jim McNally & Anthony Munoz was very good.

They made about 12 tapes. Call SYSKOS Sports Books & Videos, & find out which ones pertained to the Zone plays. We got a lot out of them when I was coaching in College, but I do not have them now.

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They are called "MASTERS OF BLOCKING VIDEOS" by MUNOZ & McNALLY

ALSO: Call John Widcan at 513-566-0591 & ask him which "COOL" clinic videos are best on Zone blocking. He can get them for you! The series is fantastic!

PS: Russ Grimm didn't talk about ZONE BLOCKING. He talked about the Counter/Power series! They have them back several years. This was LAST YEAR (John can tell you which ones you need):

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