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The Zone Slant
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- WN-08093
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About this video
David Buchanan breaks down the Zone Slant, the misdirection run that gives the Mason County High School offense the benefits of inside zone without adding another blocking scheme. Part 3 of his four-part series shows the play from the I formation and the shotgun and against different fronts, and the key to its success, in Coach Buchanan's words, is misdirection and isolating the defense. It is a simple, efficient way to put misdirection into a fast-flow offense.
What you'll learn
- Why misdirection matters in your offensive attack.
- Executing the Zone Slant from both the I formation and the shotgun.
- Blocking assignments and rules for the Zone Slant.
- Specific play-action passes off the Zone Slant from the shotgun.
- Setting up additional plays: the run between the tackles and a shotgun run away from the running back.
- Bonus What if?: how to counter when the linebackers slow down and fill the gaps.
Who it's for
High school and college offensive coordinators and running game coaches who run inside zone and want a misdirection complement that uses the same blocking. It fits I-formation and shotgun teams alike.
About the coach
David Buchanan served as head coach at Mason County High School in Maysville, Kentucky, where the Zone Slant became a regular part of a fast-flow offense built on misdirection.
Part 3 of Coach Buchanan's four-part series, with extensive game film. Runtime: about 29 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Zone Slant?
A misdirection running play from Coach Buchanan's Mason County offense that keeps inside-zone blocking while adding misdirection. The video installs it from the I formation and the shotgun, against different fronts, with the blocking rules and the shotgun play-action passes that come off it.
Who should watch it?
High school and college coaches who already run inside zone and want misdirection without teaching a new scheme. Because the blocking carries over, it suits both I-formation and shotgun offenses.
How do I stream it?
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What does the video say about linebackers who stop flowing?
The bonus What if? segment answers exactly that: when linebackers slow down and fill the gaps instead of chasing the fake, Coach Buchanan shows the plays that punish them, including the run between the tackles and the shotgun run away from the back.