What it is

Eagles OL coach Jeff Stoutland breaks down zone versus gap blocking schemes with hand placement, footwork, and leverage details for teaching run concepts.

Why it's great

Stoutland teaches the why behind each scheme — when zone creates natural running lanes versus when gap creates displacement, and how hand placement differs between them. Most videos show one blocking style; this contrasts both so coaches understand when to call each. The 18-minute runtime allows depth on aiming points, double-team timing, and combo techniques that shorter videos skip.

How to use it in practice

Use this as film room preparation before installing your run game. Stoutland shows how zone blockers aim for playside numbers and work to second level versus gap blockers who attack inside hip and drive. Drill the hand placement difference: zone uses outside hands to maintain lateral movement, gap uses inside hands for vertical displacement. Script 10 reps of each in team period so linemen feel the footwork change.