Thanks to Ben Greene for breaking down this defense during the January 2011 USA Ultimate Level II clinic in Chapel Hill, NC. This presentation attempts to answer the following questions about zone defense: What are the advantages for the defense in terms of space? What are the threats for the offense? What disc position is …
This video was split into two pieces because it ran over the 15 minute YouTube time limit. There are several examples of not quite so good play by the deep deep in the zone D. The video looks at the various plays and ways the deep deep’s play could be improved.
An example of simply outstanding play at the deep deep position in zone D. The game is Brute / Riot at 2010 Worlds. The player the video focuses on is Gwen Ambler of Riot. As good an example of how to play the position as you will ever see.
Handling in a zone can be intimidating, especially if you’re an inexperienced handler. The best way to get more comfortable handling in a zone is to get experience playing against a zone – which comes with playing tournaments. There are some other things to keep in mind which can help a handler – both new …
