Comments on: The Stack

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:34:00 +0000

well it really depends on what the defense has set. In this case, they are forcing away the whole time regardless of where the disc is on the field. It probably makes sense to force sideline though as you mentioned.

By: froshdisq

froshdisq — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:08:00 +0000

In the end of “stack motion” shouldn’t the defense be marking on the away side in the end of the video?

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By: beebs

beebs — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:26:26 +0000

Well said, Daniel. Indeed, Ultimate at its best does in fact have a lot of order to it…it may sometimes look like chaos, but it’s really all about the flow of *structured* chaos

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:31:40 +0000

Adrian: Great point. I asked exactly the same question when I first started playing. The answer I got was exactly what you said, and in hindsight it makes perfect sense.

I’m still a beginner, but as my awareness of what’s happening on the field (and what should be happening) slowly improves, I get and continue to get the impression that a good Ultimate team (and even a good game of Ultimate) really is centred around keeping at least some order to the way you play. Otherwise, it’s way too much down to chance.

By: adrian

adrian — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:36:14 +0000

Hi Kyle,

That’s a great question and also a good follow up by LK.

You’re onto a good strategy, though, that can work depending on the situation – known as a “sideline trap”.

Making the adjustment to go from one force (i.e. backhand in this case) and then switching the force in order to do the trap requires strong field awareness and communication among the defensive players.

In general, new players will find it easier to keep the same force throughout the whole point, but your idea of switching to trap sideline is a great defensive tactic to try — you just want to make sure that (a) All your defenders are aware of this tactic and are prepared to expect it, and that (b) You have strong communication when the changing force happens.

By: ecscionmen

ecscionmen — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:22:03 +0000

i think there’s a mistake in the animation, at the end the defence is on the wrong side. The marker on the handler is still forcing the backhand but all the other defender are on the open side

By: LK

LK — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:56:01 +0000

To Kyle,

The force of the game is backhand so the first defender stands on the right of the handler forcing backhand.

All the other defenders instead stand on the other side of the offence players to cut off all in cuts.

Hope it helps you understand

By: Alexander

Alexander — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:52:58 +0000

To andreliem:
Probably, my comment is off-topik, but there is indoor season in Russia and we converted most of Your tactics for 5 on 5 mode.

What do You think about creating a small item on this useful website about 5 on 5 tactics?

By: Kyle

Kyle — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:40:22 +0000

Just curious – why does it show the defender at the end forcing the backhand of the handler? Wouldn’t it be more affective to force forhand and trap against the line?(sorry if this is a dumb question, im still new :p)