Step 1

This is how we will set up in the endzone when we get the disc very close to the line.

Step 2

Notice 1: There is a slight tilt to the stack

Step 3

Notice 2: #5 is all of the way out of bounds. That is fine. it creates more space underneath.

Step 4

Notice 3: Spacing is a challenge here but we must have space between 4 and 5 especially, to avoid a pick being called.

Step 5

Notice 4: #7 is at a 45° angle to the primary handler.

Step 6

This is how defense will typically set up against our vert. (Forcing flick)

Step 7

The second handle defender would LOVE to get away with poaching into this throwing lane.

Step 8

If that's what happens, our response can be like this. We call this "CAKE".

Step 9

And finish like this

Step 10

Reset

Step 11

Our response could also be like this. A swing to the force side.

Step 12

And finish like this. We call this a "STRIKE".

Step 13

Reset

Step 14

The most basic idea of Endzone Vert is that #5 will beat his man under. Everyone knows this, and they'll be ready for that battle.

Step 15

Reset

Step 16

Because this space is small, it would be very easy for any of these defenders to clog things up.

Step 17

Reset

Step 18

So, (1) the people in the stack need to stay active in order to keep their defender honest, and (2) if they aren't honest, if they poach, we have to make them pay for it.

Step 19

This is one way we might take advantage of a poach.

Step 20

Reset

Step 21

Here's another poach situation.

Step 22

And we might take advantage of that with a break throw if our handler can do that comfortably.

Step 23

Reset. One last idea.

Step 24

Our #1 in the stack is a sometimes handler. They need to be ready to become open to facilitate a swing or reset.

Step 25

If they don't proactively rescue the handler here, the disc becomes really boxed in near the sideline.

Step 26

And it can be difficult to get this throw off in any of the normal, simple ways.

Step 27

Reset

Step 28

So when that strike happens, #1 needs to be proactively making that move in order to rescue #7.

Step 29

So that Defender #7 can't take away both the strike and the swing.

Step 30

And this would be a great time for #2 to catch her defender sleeping.

Step 31

You're now a pro at the Vertical Stack.