Defence - 7 phrases for team communication
BY ULTIMATE HANDBOOK WEBSITE One of the keys to playing strong defense in Ultimate is team communication. No matter what level you’re playing at whether it’s a
recreational league game, a national championship, or even just practice, there’s always a place for strong team-wide communication. One way to communicate is through short simple phrases that sometimes sound a little like a mantra or motto. Here are 7 such phrases you can use to improve your Ultimate team’s defense.
1. Shake it off, get it back on D! When to use it: Just after your Offense
turns the disc over Why it works: It helps your Offensive
players refocus on the immediate task at hand – getting the disc back in their hands to score a point!
2. 10 seconds of hard D When to use it: When your defense has been playing well and they just need that extra focus to get the next turnover Why it works: It gives all your defensive players a common, short-term focus
3. Nothing under! Stop the un- der!
When to use it: When your team is play-
ing 1-on-1 defense and the offense is get- ting a few open passes in a row down the open side of the field Why it works: It reminds your downfield
defenders to focus their energy on one task – shutting down the “in” or “under” cuts on the open side – instead of trying to cover every possible pass
4. No I-O! When to use it: When you’re on D and
you know that the current thrower with the disc either likes to throw the IO (inside-out) pass, or has a wide open receiver in the IO lane Why it works: It’s simple and short, which helps the marker make adjustments on the thrower
5. Watch the step-around! No step! When to use it: When you’re on D and you know tha the current thrower with the
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disc either likes to throw the step-around pass, or has a wide open receiver in the step-around side Why it works: Just like “No I-O” It’s simple and short, which helps the marker make adjustments on the thrower
6. No line! When to use it: When you’re on D, with a
force trapping the disc on the sideline, and a handler is making a cut up-the-line Why it works: It’s helpful as a warning for
all the defenders on the field that the big- gest threat in the play is the cut up the line, and with that warning, they can all make whatever adjustments they need to in their positioning
7. Way to hold the force! When to use it: After your defense has
stopped or taken away an attempt by the offense to throw to the break side
Why it works: If you say it immediately when the play happens, it’s great positive reinforcement to help your defense focus on holding the force again on the next pass That’s it! 7 short and simple phrases you can use in just about any game of Ultimate to help improve your team defense. Give them a try and see the effects! »U
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By Paul Madsen Ultimate Canada Magazine —
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