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The 3-4 Stack Defense: Multiple Adjustments
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- WN-07102
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About this video
A three-man front only survives a season if it can change shape, and this video is where John McCall shows how his 3-4 Stack defense does it. The Richland High School defensive coordinator details five adjustments off the base stack front: the Okie package, a 4-3 look, the goal line package, nickel and dime. Just as important, he walks through the actual game situations that call for each one, so the adjustment is tied to down, distance and what the offense is showing.
What you'll learn
- How Richland uses the Okie package out of the 3-4 Stack
- The 4-3 concept and the alignments it requires
- The goal line package and how each position aligns
- The nickel package and its different alignments
- The dime package and why leverage is the key to playing it
- The game situations that trigger each adjustment
- How multiple fronts create doubt in an opponent's offensive line
Who it's for
High school and small college defensive coordinators running a 3-4 or odd stack front who need sub packages and situational answers without rebuilding the defense.
About the coach
John McCall ran the defense at Richland High School in North Richland Hills, Texas, was part of five high school state championships, and was named Kansas Coaches Association Coach of the Year.
The video leans on extensive game film analysis. Runtime: about 36 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Which adjustments are taught?
Five off the 3-4 Stack: the Okie package, the 4-3, the goal line package, nickel and dime, each with its alignments and the situation Coach McCall uses it in.
Do I need to run the 3-4 Stack to use it?
The adjustments come from the stack front, so 3-4 and odd front staffs get the most from them. Any high school or small college coordinator building a sub package menu will still pick up the situational logic behind the calls.
How do I watch it?
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How does this relate to Coach McCall's other 3-4 Stack videos?
It is the adjustments piece. The base 3-4 Stack video covers personnel, communication and alignments, and the Secondary Package video covers the coverages, so all three together give you the complete defense.