Oklahoma Stack
Base Oklahoma look with linebackers stacked behind the ends for two-gap flexibility.
Concept: Nose two-gaps the center while the stacked backers read guards and flow to daylight.
Grows with your players
Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.
- 6UIntroduce: Line up right and own your gap — win with alignment, pad level, and pursuit to the ball.
- 8UAttack blocks: Add get-off and block destruction so the front controls the line of scrimmage.
- 10UAdd coverage: Teach the coverage drops behind the front and read run vs. pass.
- 12UFull call: Combine front, pressure, and coverage — and disguise it pre-snap.
Every position's job
Two-gap the center head-up, occupy both A-gaps so the stacked backers stay clean.
5-technique two-gapping the strong tackle, control B and C gaps.
5-technique two-gapping the weak tackle, control backside B and C gaps.
Contain the strong edge, keep the ball inside the stacked backer.
Stack behind the strong end, read the guard and scrape to daylight over the top.
Stack behind the weak end, read the guard and flow to the ball keeping backside leverage.
Drop to strong curl/flat, add the eighth man in the box versus run.
Cover strong receiver man or third, force runs back inside.
How to teach it
- 1Nose two-gaps by staying square and reading the center's release before flowing to the ball side.
- 2Stacked backers read guards for direction and flow to daylight rather than pre-committing.
- 3Down four hold their gaps so backers can run free to the ball.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Backers flowing too fast and overrunning cutbacks; fix by pressing downhill under control with eyes on the guard.
- !Nose picking a side too early and vacating an A-gap; fix by staying square until the flow declares.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.