We did: warmup, throws, mark drill, huck-tos, sideline dump drill, scrimmage
This was our best practice yet. Sloppy conditions, but we had the most numbers and the most intense scrimmage we've had all year.
The mark drill was our usual triangle with one marker. I saw a few too many high-release and low-percentage throws trying to get the break off ... Remember, this drill is about making solid throws for breaks if you can, and taking the easy, open option if you can't.
The huck-to drill was BRUTAL. But I really liked it; we'll definitely do it again. I guess it's not a real huck per se, just an out throw to space to a cutter. It could be as short as a 15- to 20-yard throw. But both players have to keep moving, keep focusing on the catch and the throw. Like Bala said, this play is nearly impossible to stop in a game situation. You cut in, get the disc, dump it, and immediately cut deep. No way your defender can keep up. Booyah.
Sideline dump drill. We split into two groups, and the groups did slightly different variations of the drill. But the fundamental theory is the same: you're trapped on the sideline with the disc and you're trying to dump it. For upline dump cuts, you must throw the disc to space: out in front of your dump. Otherwise, the defender will eat up your dump throw. Also of note: the dump receiver has to cut hard to get open, just like a cutter from the stack. You can't just sit and wait and expect a perfect throw, you've got to get open by cutting hard.
Like we said before, the scrimmage was very intense. We had 5s, a much closer simulation to a real game than we've had in a few weeks. We played a game to 3, followed by a game to 7. Both went to universe point. We saw some great things by both teams (taking advantage of defensive miscues, HOT endzone D, patience near the end zone, dumps and swings, solid marks), but also some things to work on (decision-making, communication, making easy catches, throwing into poaches, giving up breaks). Overall, a great, great scrimmage. Good adjustments by both teams, and good focus and intensity.
We also changed up our practice schedule to accommodate the start of the league. Look for it in a future post.
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