Step by step 8 steps
  1. Step 1

    1 on the mark; 2 and 3 are on the flaps; 4 is middle; 5 and 6 are wings; 7 is deepest

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  2. Step 2

    Set up regardless of opposition set up; goal of the zone is to force throws to the sideline and then trap; when in the middle it is critical that they are not able to throw through the middle;

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  3. Step 3

    Set up once thrown to the sideline; notice 1 and 2 remain in the cup but 3 drops back to mark the handler space to force a throw to the far side; 4 is stopping the middle; 5 is stopping the sideline shot under and 7 is stopping the sideline shot deep; 6 is covering the rest of the field

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  4. Step 4

    If it breaks through; it is about containing the next shot before collapsing in

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  5. Step 5

    Reset the zone

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  6. Step 6

    Another example; allow the sideways pass (assume disc came from middle of field; if overhead; 6 should contest for a block) but always protect the middle so they can't throw through

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  7. Step 7

    Another example (allow sideways pass to 4)

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  8. Step 8
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