Re: How to stop HB Stretch/Outside zone runs

@PowderedSugar4 

Great post for discussion!

What I recommend from past experience is using the linebacker to try and get into the gap as soon as possible. Even if you have to use your linebacker to take out the blocker in front of the back that can help free up your other defender to go 1v1 against the runner. Safeties are a great option to get in quick but it's very high risk high reward. You miss with the safety and that second level is wide open for a long run. Better chance of knocking them down for a loss though if you time it just right. 

Do you use 4-3 or nickel?