Poaching combines the principles of zone with the structure of person-to-person defence. Let's explore it's purposes and why it can be effective.
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The concept of a ‘poach’ might seem odd at first. When first introduced to ultimate, the first defence many of us learn is person-to-person marking. It appears intuitive whilst allowing athleticism to take centre stage; it also forces the opposition to run a lot, and work hard for their points! Later, during our first couple of years we encounter zonal marking and after identifying a position that suits us, we tend to hone in on that position playing infrequently elsewhere. […]
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