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THE "UP!" CALL

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You're locked in on D against a downfield cutter when they plant and head deep. Milliseconds later, the "Up!" call reaches your ears...the deep ball is coming. What should you do? How do the best defenders approach this crucial moment? How can you manufacture a D, and help your team win? 

This issue of "The Huddle" focuses on these defensive questions. The breadth of possible approaches underlies the differences in strategies between players and teams and, we hope, will be useful for many different kinds of players at all levels. Enjoy! 

If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact us at thehuddle@usaultimate.org.
 

(Note: this issue is a reproduction of an issue originally published on the-huddle.org) 



  
 
huddle Issue 4 The Up Call

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
   

 
Body Mechanics
by Jeff Eastham-Anderson


 
Go Get It
by Andrew Fleming


 
Changing Defensive Speed
by Greg Husak


 
Calculate Quickly Based On The Throw
by Ron Kubalanza


 
Get Position Relative To Your Opponent
by Ryan Morgan


 
A Progression Of Thoughts
by Jonathan Potts


 
Play The Player First, Then The Dis
by CMiranda Roth


 
Get In Front
by Kirk Savage


 
Use Your Body As The Cut Starts
by Chris Talarico


 
Train For The Launch Pad
by Ben van Heuvelen


 
A Texas Hold'em Analogy
by Ben Wiggins


 

 

 
 
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