We did: Warmup, throwing, mark drill, go-tos, in-or-out cut drill, sideline dump drill
We learned: The go-tos are all about explosiveness, on O and D. It's hard to make up that step on D, but if the cutter slows down at all, you're right there to D it. On O: quick movement. Can't slow down, especially when cutting in. The thrower: try to throw the disc where the cutter is most likely to catch it. If the defender is on one arm, throw it to the other arm.
The cut drill went great, and we'll definitely do it again. It's the closest cutting simulation to a game situation. You can cut in or out, break side or force side, and the defender has to try to shut you down. Tips for offense: Take what they give you. The best thing you can do is get away from your defender. Watch your defender's hips. Once they turn one way, go the other. Running directly at defenders can put them on their heels, making it easier to separate yourself. Tips for defenders: Watch the cutter's hips. Stay close — don't let them have a free cut. Use your body. Stay on your toes.
The sideline dump drill worked on dumping and dump defense. On O, it's crucial to throw these throws to space. Whether it's up the line or back, a defender will always be close. So throw it where only your teammate can catch it. Same cutting principles apply to cutting for a dump: Get your defender on the heels, watch for the hips to commit, and bust. On D, communicating is key. "Strike!" calls can help if you're beat upline. Try to shut down one option, and be ready to get in a good position to stop the swing.
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