Stack Baseline Out-of-Bounds Play
Four players stack vertically along the lane line and release in a scripted sequence to the corner, block, wing, and top, giving the inbounder a clear first, second, and safety read.
Out-of-Bounds PlaysAges 10–12, Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
The breakdown
Reads & options
- 1.If the corner isn't open, the second read is the block player cutting opposite for a quick post touch.
- 2.The top-of-stack safety outlet is there so the inbounder always has a release valve versus pressure.
- 3.Disguise which stack player releases first from game to game so the defense can't jump the first read.
Coaching points
- Every player in the stack needs a clear release order — chaos happens when two players cut to the same spot at once.
- The inbounder should have a full five-count and shouldn't panic-pass into pressure; use the safety outlet if nothing else is open.
- Stack plays work well against both man and zone since the initial alignment doesn't immediately reveal the coverage.
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