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  1. Step 1

    The goal of this defense is to force bad swings or a risky huck.

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  2. Step 2

    The mark always forces straight up, we want the offense to have to swing the disc.

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  3. Step 3

    The other two defenders in the sponge are to cut off upfield throws.

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  4. Step 4

    [reset]

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  5. Step 5

    upfield through on other side.

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  6. Step 6

    [reset]

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  7. Step 7

    When the disc gets thrown to the sideline DO NOT trap the disc. Keep marking straight up, or even shade towards the sideline a bit, and force the swing. The [2] in the sponge sinks back to cut off throws towards the middle of the field, while [1] aims to cut off long arounds and snag floaty swings to the middle handler.

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  8. Step 8

    The side wings [6] need to be ready in case the [7] cutters try to get a continuation pass.

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  9. Step 9

    Swingin', all according to plan.

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  10. Step 10

    Demonstrating swings to the other side of the field.

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  11. Step 11

    [reset]

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  12. Step 12

    Much like regular cup zones, the wings will pick up cutters trying to pop into the zone.

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  13. Step 13

    [wings picking up cutters]

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  14. Step 14

    [wings picking up cutters]

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  15. Step 15

    [reset]

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    The major weakness of the zone is a patient swinging offense.

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  17. Step 17

    The members of the cup must always stay at the same level of the disc.

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