Why run the outside zone?

Most coaches over coach the Zone play, hence the players lose the conceptual genius of the play.

it is pretty simple:

Inside Zone play attacks the bubbles (also known as soft spots or chutes) in the interior!

Outside Zone play attacks the bubbles on the perimeter!

The only techique difference (coming from a midwestern coach) is that the inside zone employs a lateral step

while the outside zone employs a bucket step. A reach or pull techique can be substituted for those who's belief systems disregard the bucket step....however these techniques are not nearly as affective as the bucket on the outside zone.

peace,

good running!