Step by step 11 steps
  1. Step 1

    We are blue. We start with the frisbee. The force is flick, which means that the defense is forcing you to throw forehand throws (backhand if you're left handed).

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  2. Step 2

    The defense (red) sets up. Notice where each defender has placed herself. Why did each player place herself where she did?

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  3. Step 3

    Player 6 cuts out first. Player 5 sees player 6 cut out, so player 5 does the opposite and cuts all the way in.

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  4. Step 4

    Player 5 cuts out and player 6 then cuts in. Why did player 6 first cut out?

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  5. Step 5

    Player 2 throws the disc to player 6.

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  6. Step 6

    Player 3 runs up to player 6 to offer a dump. She yells, "Dump! Dump!"

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  7. Step 7

    Player 6 throws player 3 the disc in what's called a dump, or a bump (a bump is a short throw to someone coming from behind, thrown alongside the thrower). Player 6 then runs back to a cutter position.

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  8. Step 8

    All players move down the field. Player 6 continues her cut farther to open up space for other cutters. Because there is space, player 7 cuts in.

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  9. Step 9

    Player 3 throws the disc to player 7.

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  10. Step 10

    Player 6 sees that her defender is behind her and she has an opportunity to beat her deep. She takes off.

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  11. Step 11

    Player 7 sees the run and throws the disc. Player 6 catches the frisbee and we score.

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