Offense
The Bomb!
armedpoliticAnother tricky play, that might not work against all teams. Very experimental.
Offense
Rolling Thunder
armedpoliticThis play is very unique and will not always work out. To preform well, you must practice this play a lot. The play basically involves your team to set up into a very tight circle once the disc is pulled to you. After this you simply, make very short passes inside of the circle while shuffling across the field making sure no one travels. The opposition is not allowed to crash the circle because that would be a fowl and it is possible that you could also call double team.
Offense
The Launch
armedpoliticA useful play to use at the begininning of a game. If it does not work out, the disc is still set up at the other end of the field and it opens up the middle of the field later on because the opposing team may believe you will always huck.
Offense
Horizontal Isolation - Simple
armedpoliticA very simple and classic horizontal isolation set up
Drills
Horizontal Flow Drill (Basic, No D)
adrianliemThis drill focuses on practicing timing of cuts, and is intended to mimic game-like situations. This drill is great to run when you have a large number of players and are looking for a drill to work on: - conditioning - setting up and making Horizontal cuts - flip passes - timing - hucks Once your team has a good handle on the basics of this offensive flow, you can add a Mark to the initial thrower, and also progressively add on more Checks to cover the cutters (an animation for this will be coming soon!).
Offense
Basic Horizontal Breakout
adrianliemHere's a basic play for initiating movement in a horizontal offence
Offense
L Stack Isolation
andreliemThe L stack is a flowing offense that is best suited for advanced teams where any player can be a lane cutter or handler. The L Stack can form the long “l” on any side of the force, the demonstration below assumes the stack is forming on the open side. The handler must make a break force throw to the first lane cutter who should have a lot of room to cut. From the first break it will be very hard for the defence to adjust, unless they are already practicing a high degree of poaching. The animation below shows the perfect scenario where the first break, leads to an easy second break pass up the field.
Defense
Horizontal Switching
andreliemThis play will illustrate how a switching defense can stifle a standard horizontal play by covering in and out cuts with quick switching. Because of the standard paired up formation of lane cutters, the two defenders can easily cover zones on their respective side. This means that if one lane cutter cuts deep, a designated defensive player can take either deep cut regardless of which player it is. Once the lane cutter gives up and cuts in, the defensive player must release their defense and allow their teammate to cover the in cut. You can see where communication is key, if you do not switch your position at the right time or at all, you will provide the offense with a good opportunity to score.
Offense
Horizontal Isolation
andreliemThis is a very generic play that is meant for teams that have an athletic advantage over their opponents. The general premise behind this play is to isolate lane cutters to one on one battles with their defenders. By using the room a horizontal setup can provide, it should be easier for your lane cutters to get open. The major challenge with this play is keeping the remaining defenders busy so they do not poach. The best way to deal with poaching players is to make the play very dynamic, and allow other lane cutter “fake cuts” to become real viable options if their defenders do not cover them.