Step 1

The following are times when we should "switch" in this defense

Step 2

A switch is when 2 players exchange responsibilities with each other

Step 3

If we get beat inside our diamond, and the receiver is closer to D than to A, A and D will switch

Step 4

The rest of the defense shifts backwards accordingly

Step 5

If we get beat inside our diamond, and the receiver is closer to A than to D, A & D DO NOT switch

Step 6

Step 7

The defense shifts backwards normally

Step 8

Step 9

Anytime the offense completes a pass outside of B or C . . .

Step 10

We proceed to the trap as normal

Step 11

Step 12

If we give up a pass on the wing, and the receiver is closer to $ than to B/C . . .

Step 13

$ and B/C will switch. The rest of the defense shifts backwards normally

Step 14

Step 15

If we ever get beat in the middle of the field behind our diamond . . .

Step 16

Abandon the zone and switch to man

Step 17

Anytime the disc is centered and the offense is close enough to score from the wings, we have to switch to man

Step 18

The point of our diamond trap zone is to give up ground vertically to force the disc where we want it (on the edges) horizontally. Having horizontal position doesn't help us out any if the offense is in the endzone though

Step 19

Here's what happens if we try to continue running our zone on the goal line . . .

Step 20

The space we give up on the wings is enough to afford the offense a touchdown

Step 21

So if the offense is close enough to score from the wings against our diamond trap zone

Step 22

Step 23

We switch to man

Step 24

This does not apply if the receiver approaches the goal line from the wings

Step 25

As long as we don't give up a touchdown, we are always delighted to force a pass to the wing from this zone

Step 26

We proceed to trap as normal - and the trap is even more effective in the confined space near the goal line