Some basic stack offenses:
Stanford offense
Offense starts with handler cuts. Main options for handler cuts are the dump and the leading pass up the sideline. If the play is a dump, the other handler should be ready to swing and continue up the opposite sideline. After a swing or leading pass, the handler who has just caught the disc is now in a power position to throw (forward momentum, mark two steps behind). Give-and-goes also an option for the handlers, but beware of cutting off upfield receivers.
The dump-swing should be an integral part of any stack offense. Lots
of teams have an audible to call for it. I think that the Stanford O relies on it much earlier in the stall count, though.
Isolation offense (Boston)
The cutter is given a lot of space to maneuver. To accomplish this, the stack takes a few steps over to the break side, creating more space on the open side for the cutter. Cutter has the option to go long or take the comeback cut to the disk for good yardage. Repeat. If stall gets to 6, hit the dump and start over.
Isolation offense (Germany)
Stack sets up on the sidelines, half on one side and half on the other. Cutter starts in the middle of the field. A lot of times, the play is thrower-initiated rather than cutter-initiated, meaning that the thrower sometimes puts up a throw and anticipates that the cutter will be able to chase it down before his defender can react.
N-person play (New York)
Call the play before the pull, i.e. e.g. 1 to 2 to 3 to 4. 1,2,3,4 set up wherever in the stack they want.
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