There is a lot of information on using the Defensive Line to shut down the Inside Zone running play. You can also help your Linebackers with some simple changes. Regardless of what front you choose, the Linebackers are going to be expected to make a majority of the tackles.
Our Linebackers are going to read the backs. Reading the Tailback is going to give your backers the best first step. If you are reading the near back (which could be the Fullback in the I or Offset-I formation), the split flow look used by some Inside Zone teams could slow your backer’s first step. He’ll need to pick up the movement of the Offensive Line opposite the steps of the back. The reads of the OL and the backs are never independent of each other.The key is for the Linebackers to be patient with their feet while their eyes recognize the play. Once they recognize the play, however, they need to be extremely fast and aggressive in their attack.
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