Step by step 20 steps
  1. Step 1

    Basic vertical stack setup.

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  2. Step 2

    Back of the stack (#5) fakes the deep cut to create separation with the defender.

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  3. Step 3

    #5 cuts hard in towards the handler to receive the throw. Meanwhile, the stack stretches downfield in anticipation of a continuation throw.

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  4. Step 4

    #4 is next in line to make a cut off the stack.

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  5. Step 5

    #4 can't create enough separation so #5 holds onto the disc.

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  6. Step 6

    #4 cuts hard back to the stack to clear space for #3 making the next cut. Meanwhile, a handler moves in anticipation of the dump pass.

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  7. Step 7

    #5 clears hard to the stack after dumping to the handler. #3 makes the cut in towards the handler. #2 is preparing to be the next cutter.

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  8. Step 8

    #2 fakes the in cut as #3 receives the disc.

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  9. Step 9

    #2 cuts deep for the disc. #3 throws the disc when he recognizes that #2 has enough separation from the defender.

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  10. Step 10

    If we reset the stack...

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  11. Step 11

    #5 makes the same cut as before. Meanwhile, #1fakes the in-cut off the front of the stack.

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  12. Step 12

    #5 cuts in for the disc while #1 makes the break-side cut up the field.

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  13. Step 13

    #1 continues the break-side cut while #4 makes the next cut from the back of the stack.

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  14. Step 14

    #5 now has the option to make the short pass or huck it deep.

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  15. Step 15

    #5 chooses the short pass and cuts hard to the stack. After not being thrown the disc, #1 cuts back to the stack in order to clear space for the next deep cut. #3 starts the next cut as the handlers re-position themselves.

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  16. Step 16

    #4 dumps to the handler.

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  17. Step 17

    The handlers find a way to swing the disc as the stack resets.

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  18. Step 18

    With the defense out of position, #3 makes a break-side cut.

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  19. Step 19

    Before the mark is able to reset the force, #3 throws deep for #2 also cutting break-side.

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  20. Step 20
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