Combining Marking Strategies with Downfield Defence: Marking vs Horizontal Stack by Brummie

Some tips for marking against a horizontal stack

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Horizontal stack is predominantly about attacking deep space. Therefore, never allow the thrower to just wind up and throw deep. Strategy: prevent deep throws in horizontal stack Defensive Tactic: consider a flatter mark This is a poor mark. A standard one way mark lets the central handler see two of the cutters (C & D) and they can shoot deep immediately. Note that deep throws to B are also highly dangerous to the defence, which is likely to force B’s […]

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