Thanks for the tips! I feel like I've always naturally set up in a similar position, but tend to disc check too frequently. Watching the eyes is a helpful cue.
I feel like this setup means the small open under (basically, your arse side) is way too unprotected - it's open throw and your cutter's already facing and able to attack that space if they commit hard enough. Sure, you can stop some angles physically, but to cover the short open under you have to turn basically 180... ? I feel like most players positioning their hips totally back to the open side just get blown past. How do you manage that?
This is direction for general defense but if you’re playing someone much faster/quicker then you may need to play a little farther off or if you can’t get your hips around quick enough then you may need change your positioning. This is designed In short spaces though and so if they were to run past you (unlikely) then they won’t gain much yardage anyways.
What are your thoughts on playing farther off the front stack when the thrower is on the flick sideline that way no one move is enough to get you out of position? Is it because you would be out of position for the around throw?
Yes, this is possible in certain situations. I imagine if you were doing this the 1 in the stack wouldn’t really be a threat and likely not in a good position. You would probably want to be thinking about cutting off a throwing lane while still being close enough to engage if your offender made a cut
Thanks for the tips! I feel like I've always naturally set up in a similar position, but tend to disc check too frequently. Watching the eyes is a helpful cue.
Love the baby sneaking into the frame! 😂
I was waiting for someone to call that out 😂
why does it matter that u are behind?
if u can do this:
WUGC 2016 - USA vs Japan Men's Gold Medal Game 47:55
😂 you know your Ultimate, I’m impressed!
I feel like this setup means the small open under (basically, your arse side) is way too unprotected - it's open throw and your cutter's already facing and able to attack that space if they commit hard enough. Sure, you can stop some angles physically, but to cover the short open under you have to turn basically 180... ? I feel like most players positioning their hips totally back to the open side just get blown past. How do you manage that?
This is direction for general defense but if you’re playing someone much faster/quicker then you may need to play a little farther off or if you can’t get your hips around quick enough then you may need change your positioning. This is designed In short spaces though and so if they were to run past you (unlikely) then they won’t gain much yardage anyways.
What are your thoughts on playing farther off the front stack when the thrower is on the flick sideline that way no one move is enough to get you out of position? Is it because you would be out of position for the around throw?
Yes, this is possible in certain situations. I imagine if you were doing this the 1 in the stack wouldn’t really be a threat and likely not in a good position. You would probably want to be thinking about cutting off a throwing lane while still being close enough to engage if your offender made a cut