From Essential Ultimate
for sure which
ESSENTIAL CUTTING TIP
by Michael Baccarini,
way you are Tiina Booth. Copyright ©
going to cut, so
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Individual Troubleshooting Tips on Offense
SITUATION RESULT SOLUTION
Looking off open receivers early in the stall Count goes up; defense clamps down; receivers Hit first viable cut. Look dump after “5.”
count. panic and clog.
Throwing disc behind the receiver. Easy D for defender; potential collision. Throw the disc to space; let receiver run to it;
practice your throws more!
Main handler picking up disc regardless of her Shows no trust in other players; ruins any Closest capable player puts disc in play, usually
field position. chance of a fast break; identifies main handler as with a very easy throw.
someone defense should shut down.
Receiving disc from trapped teammate and Defense has easy time to reset; little offensive Look immediately to continue the disc to the
returning disc back toward the trap. advantage has been gained. open side of the field; break the mark if defender
sets up quickly.
Picking up disc after making a layout block. Disc is thrown away because of the adrenaline Run away from the disc and out of the play; you
rush. are already a hero!
Pivoting frantically and panicking. Thrower sees neither field nor cutters; mark Slow down, breathe, keep facing downfield; pivot
holds force; count goes up. toward your receiver and throw an easy pass.
Calling for a specific receiver by name; pointing Defense now knows where the disc is going; Open your eyes and see all the options on the
to where you want to throw the disc. shows no trust in other teammates; telegraphed field; stop throwing to your friends!
throws are easier to block.
Cutting
Not accelerating as you are catching the disc. Layout D against you. Make sure there is enough separation between
you and your defender; sprint 100% as you are
finishing your cut.
Not finishing the cut. Miscommunication with thrower; disc is thrown Finish cut or clear immediately; have eye contact
at the receiver’s back; offense bogs down. with thrower.
Making a cut that is loopy or straight toward the Defense can cover these cuts with little effort; Cut hard either toward or away from the disc.
sideline. blocks are easy to come by.
Colliding with one of your own players while Clogging, injuries, picks. Cut with purpose; know offensive plan; check
cutting. where other potential receivers are; anticipate
developing cuts; get out of the way!
Clearing too close to the thrower. Passing lanes are clogged; count goes up; Know the best place for clearing depending on
thrower has few options. your offensive plan; in general, you want to clear
away from the disc and route of the next logical
pass.
Getting a block and picking up the disc, even Count goes up; covered receivers are slow to Get out of the way and out of the play; your job
though all potential receivers are behind you. arrive; offense slows down. is done!
Wanting and expecting the disc every other Passing lanes are clogged; little yardage gain; Let others become part of the offense; Ultimate
throw. shows lack of trust in teammates; no one is a team sport!
improves.
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