The Stack Offense

with Jerry Petitgoue,
Cuba City HS (WI) Head Boys Basketball Coach (35+ years),
19 Conference titles, 3X Wisconsin State Championships

For over 35 years Coach Petitgoue has been winning championships at the high school level with the stack offense. The Stack is an ideal high school offense because of its flexibility, multiple scoring options and it is difficult to scout. Its basic alignment puts the four-man and three-man on the left side with the five-man and two-man on the right. There are many ways to enter into the Stack, but once entered, the stack becomes a continuity offense. Petitgoue covers all of nine of his entries into the Stack offense, starting with the dribble out. Picking down constantly allows you to have a player high for ball reversal, which translates into easy basket opportunities. Another benefit is that all five players are able to post up at some point in the offense. Switching by the defense creates options for the offense. All players play all spots in this offense, causing the defense many match-up problems.

55 minutes. 2008.