Step by step 7 steps
  1. Step 1

    Our opponents (blue) have the disc. We (red) are set up in a forehand force.

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  2. Step 2

    The disc is swung to the sideline we're forcing to. This is an ideal situation for a sideline trap. We call this "easiest" because our goal is to take away the easiest throw.

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  3. Step 3

    The mark (1) quickly shifts their mark to take away the dump throw. The dump defender (2) shifts their position to take away the up-line cut for an easy throw.

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  4. Step 4

    Our 3 closest down field defenders (4, 5, and 6) shift their coverage to take away any cuts towards the disc.

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  5. Step 5

    Our furthest defender (7) anticipates the deep throw left open by the mark, allowing us to make a play on a 50/50 ball.

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  6. Step 6

    Our far-side handler defender (3) shifts further up-field, respecting both the hammer to their check (blue 3) and the hammer to break side space (blue 4 & 5)

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  7. Step 7

    NO THROWS SHOULD HAPPEN IN THIS SPACE

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