IZ steps vs. inside, head-up, outside tech.

Joe Bugel taught it this way (the Skins ran the Inside Zone and the old Counter yesterday vs a GOOD Vikings team for 130 yds - looked like the "Old Days"):

A) Covered man aim for outside # of DLM (no matter WHERE he is)
B) Uncovered man steps for near hip of DLM (no matter WHERE he is).

THAT IS NOT ONLY SIMPLE - GIVES MAXIMUM VERTICAL DRIVE OFF THE BALL (none of this stuff where you "automatically step playside gap" which would allow - for example - a 4I great penetration).

Playside foot vs man on outside shoulder (aiming point = his outside number).

HosHos,

See Bill's post above that states NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.

COACHEASTON

Bill,
I have talked to you recently and I will call again soon. I am just so concerned about foot placement with the IZ and OZ. I like the rule "NO MATTER WHERE HE IS" it is consistent and easy to remember, the TUFF call is just something you have to use with true gap pluggers. I do not consider a 3 or 5 or even a 1 a "GAP" tech, am I right in saying the only time you will use a TUFF is when you have a true gap defender. Is the 2nd step going to the crotch of the DL when you are covered. How about the second step of the uncovered man where will that end up? Below you said that , THAT IS NOT ONLY SIMPLE - GIVES MAXIMUM VERTICAL DRIVE OFF THE BALL (none of this stuff where you "automatically step playside gap" which would allow - for example - a 4I great penetration).
Is this the chance to use the TUFF vs. the 4i or not?

What are you referring to as "GUT" - a fold between ON G & ON T? If so, that woiuld be fine, but I had MUCH RATHER run to the side where the B gap is defended by a DLM!!!!!

NOTE - FIRST OF TWO POSTS IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THIS IS INCORRECT - LAST WORD SHOULD BE LB - NOT DLM (RUN INSIDE ZONE AT THE BUBBLE WHERE B GAP DEFENDED BY A LBER!!!!!)

Hos,

for inside zone if there is a 4i I would stay with zone blocking the tackle doesn't have as good of an angle to down block. It it is a 3 tech then yeah you could probably fold it.

You have to follow the TOTAL rules for the play as to how it will be blocked. These are VERY SIMPLE - just follow them. IF you don't double a 4I on the INSIDE ZONE - there will be NO vertical push off the LOS which is ESSENTIAL on the play:

ZONE BLOCKING RULES:

A) (EVERYONE) IF YOU ARE UNCOVERED BY A DLM — ZONE WITH YOUR TEAMMATE TO PLAYSIDE.
B) (EVERYONE) IF YOU ARE COVERED BY A DLM - LOOK BACKSIDE - #1 IF YOUR TEAMATE BACKSIDE IS UNCOVERED - ZONE WITH HIM. #2 IF YOUR TEAMATE BACKSIDE IS COVERED — MAN BLOCK

"HOs-Hos" - JC (Tiger 1), Jerry Campbell, myself & others have written volumns on the Inside Zone under "INSTALLING THE RUNNING GAME", and "OFFENSIVE LINE PLAY". Check these out thoroughly because all of these questions have been covered in DETAIL!!!!!

Other option: call me at 804-740-4479 (before 10 PM EDT)

PS: Go on to Google search (or any search) & pull yp "MINNESOTA'S BREAD & BUTTER: THE INSIDE ZONE" by MITCH BROWNING. GOOD ARTICLE WITH DIAGRAMS!