Inside Zone Right
Running back runs inside zone out of the gun reading the first down lineman.
Concept: Line zone-steps playside and combos up to the linebackers.
Grows with your players
Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.
- 6UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
- 8UAdd deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look.
- 10UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
Catch the snap, mesh with the back, and hand off on inside zone (or ride and read).
Take the handoff, read the first down lineman, and use the bang-bend-bounce cut.
Zone-step playside and combo to the linebacker.
Zone-step and combo, climbing to the second level.
Zone-step playside, combo the nose, then climb.
Zone-block and combo the down lineman up.
Zone-block and cut off the backside.
Zone-block playside or climb.
Arc or block the overhang defender.
Stalk-block the corner.
Block the overhang or safety.
How to teach it
- 1Line zone-steps playside and combos up to the linebackers.
- 2Back reads the first down lineman: bang, bend, or bounce.
- 3Secure the down lineman before climbing to the backer.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Back cuts too early — press the line and read the block.
- !Linemen come off the combo too soon — stay until the backer commits.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.