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Defending The Inside Run With the 30 Stack
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- WN-08031
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About this video
Defensive Coordinator Jim Girard installed the 30 Stack defense at Wayland High School in Massachusetts because his team lacked size but had speed to use, and the unit went from one of the worst in its league to one of the best in the state. In this session he lays out the keys to defending the inside run with the 30 Stack. "The key for us is having, with the 30 Stack, six men from tackle to tackle," he says. "We outnumber the offense inside." Across two seasons the defense posted a +38 turnover ratio with seven shutouts and seven defensive touchdowns.
What you'll learn
- The base alignment of the 30 Stack and every player's responsibility
- The keys to defending the inside run from a stack front
- Wayland's defensive acronym AIR: aggression, intelligence and reliability
- Why six defenders from tackle to tackle outnumbers the offense inside
- A bonus "what ifs" chapter answering the most common inside-run questions against multiple offenses
Who it's for
High school defensive coordinators and linebackers coaches, especially at programs that are undersized and fast and want a front that fits that roster.
About the coach
Jim Girard coordinated the defense at Wayland High School in Massachusetts, where the 30 Stack he installed turned a struggling unit into one of the state's best.
Extensive game film runs through the session, and the bonus chapter handles the follow-up questions. Runtime: about 29 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What part of the 30 Stack does this cover?
Stopping the inside run - base alignment, individual responsibilities, the math of six defenders from tackle to tackle, and the AIR standard Wayland teaches, with a bonus what-ifs chapter for other offenses.
Who should watch it?
High school defensive coordinators and front-seven coaches, particularly staffs without size who want to play fast. The gap-leverage ideas also help coaches running other odd fronts.
How does the streaming work?
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Why did Coach Girard choose the 30 Stack?
His team did not have much size, and the stack let him take advantage of team speed instead - the same reasoning he walks through when he explains alignment and responsibilities.