30-Stack Pressure Defense

by: Jim Girard
Head Coach, Dover-Sherborn High School (MA)
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When we went to the 30-Stack defense as our base defense, we did so for a few reasons. First, it suited our personnel. Traditionally, we are a school that does not have great size, but we were fortunate to have athletes who could run. This defense allowed us to feature our greatest asset: team speed.

Second, we liked the idea of being in a defense where we could show a lot of different looks to opposing offenses in terms of fronts and coverages without having to change personnel. The 30-Stack offered us this versatility and flexibility.

But what our staff and our players liked most was the fact that it was a pressure defense. It is a “fast-break.” A lot of kids get the chance to make plays due to its blitzing capabilities. So playing it and watching it is fun and exciting.

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