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

Some tips for marking against vertical stack

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Strategy: deny large areas of the field with the mark Defensive Tactic 1: rotate the mark to protect more space downfield Fig. 1 is good mark placement, denying lots of the field Fig. 2 shows poor mark placement as the mark is guarding the stack. Consider adjusting the mark depending on the proximity to the sideline so that the mark helps to protect cutting lanes. Fig. 4 is poor mark placement as the mark is guarding out of bounds. Consider […]

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