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The 3-4 Stack Defense
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- WN-07101
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About this video
Most high school defensive coordinators know the feeling: not enough defensive linemen to field a four-man front. That is exactly why Richland High School went to a three-man front, and in this video defensive coordinator John McCall turns that shortage into an advantage with the 3-4 Stack defense. He lays out the personnel it takes, the game situations it fits, and the communication, reads and alignments that make a stack front sound before the snap.
What you'll learn
- Personnel for the 3-4 Stack, including the Rover back
- The type of linebacker it takes to make the 3-4 Stack work
- Defensive communication: field calls and strength calls before the snap
- Combination and flip calls that determine the coverage
- Specific alignments for every position in the stack front
- Pre-snap keys and why splitting the field in half simplifies everything
- Richland's pressure-with-coverage strategy
Who it's for
High school and small college defensive coordinators and defensive staffs, especially programs short on defensive line bodies who need a front that gets their best athletes on the field as linebackers.
About the coach
John McCall was part of five high school state championships as a defensive coordinator and head coach, and ran the defense at Richland High School in North Richland Hills, Texas.
The teaching is supported by extensive game film analysis. Runtime: about 65 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What does this video cover?
The foundation of the 3-4 Stack defense: personnel including the Rover, linebacker requirements, pre-snap field and strength communication, combination and flip calls, alignments, and how Richland pressures while staying in coverage.
Is it right for my program?
It is aimed at high school and small college defensive coordinators, and it is especially useful if you are light on defensive linemen. Coach McCall went to the three-man front for that reason and explains why it became an advantage.
How does the video reach me?
It is a Buy Now, Watch Now streaming video. Order it for $19.95 and it unlocks in your AFM Videos account instantly, streams on any device and stays available for unlimited viewing. The 1-Year All Access membership is $99 and streams every title on the site, including this one.
How much of it is film?
A lot. The install is supported by extensive game film analysis, so you see the calls, alignments and pressures against real offenses rather than only on the board. This title is the base install; Coach McCall's Multiple Adjustments and Secondary Package videos handle the sub packages and the coverage menu.