Step by step 7 steps
  1. Step 1

    The default configuration for the vertical stack. Defense is forcing rightie flick.

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  2. Step 2

    Our cuts are from the back, so #7 starts their cut!

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  3. Step 3

    #7 on offense sees that their defender is shading deep, so then they cut in for an easy throw! As #7 gets the disc, the rest of the stack shifts upfield as they see the throw go off. By moving upfield when the throw goes off, they are in position for a continuation cut. Even if they don't get the disc, they create space for the handlers to get the disc back!

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  4. Step 4

    Resetting the positions, you see that if the stack is too far over to the open side, they clog the space for cuts to that side. If there is a good mark that isn't allowing breaks, this can stop an offense.

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  5. Step 5

    However, if the stack resets to the break side a bit, that leaves lots of room for open-side cuts, and there should still be room for break throws.

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  6. Step 6

    Also note that cuts from non-back spots, and two cuts at a time are probably not a good idea.

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  7. Step 7
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