Football's Eagle & Stack Defenses (PDF)

Multiple formation and motion offenses of the modern football era present many defensive challenges. Football's Eagle & Stack Defenses will prepare teams and individual players to not only defend but also attack and dominate whatever offensive tactics an opponent might employ. Author Ron Vanderlinden has been coach and architect of several of the most formidable defensive teams in the past 20 seasons. From the University of Colorado's national champions in 1990 to Northwestern's Big Ten title-winning team in 1995 to the revitalized, high-pursuit Penn State attack, Vanderlinden's well-drilled defensive players and units have enjoyed tremendous success. Now, in this book, you can learn all the details of the defensive tactics and techniques as well as the coaching points that can make these two defenses so effective. No other book combines these fronts, and there is no one better equipped than Vanderlinden to put them together in a variety of game situations that will allow your defense to control your opponent's offense. Football's Eagle & Stack Defenses will be your best defensive co-coordinator for this season and many seasons to come. ContentsPart I Foundational Elements Chapter 1. High-Pursuit Philosophy and Tactics Chapter 2. Gap Designations and Role Playing Part II Eagle Defense Chapter 3. Eagle Alignments Chapter 4. Eagle Coverage Calls Chapter 5. Eagle Stunt Packages Chapter 6. Eagle Versus Common Running Plays Part III Stack Defense Chapter 7. Stack Alignments Chapter 8. Stack Coverage Calls Chapter 9. Stack Stunt Packages Chapter 10. Stack Versus Common Running Plays Part IV Eagle-Stack Combos Chapter 11. Eagle with Stack Modifications Chapter 12. Stack with Eagle Modifications Part V Reads, Stances, and Techniques Chapter 13. Defensive Linemen Chapter 14. Linebackers Chapter 15. Defensive Backs Part VI Situational Preparation And Execution Chapter 16. Goal Line Defense Chapter 17. Game Planning Chapter 18. Player Organization and Critical Situations