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Texas OC/OL Coach Kyle Flood - Inside Zone "All Runs That Work Separate the Defense." 1. The Play - Horizontal stretches, vertical movement back side - Strong & weak - Sliders & Inserts - Read game (RPOs) 2. The RB - Under: Toes at 7 (Starting Point) - Gun:...

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