HORIZONTAL OFFENSE some principles apply to this offense so remember the golden rules! 1. Don’t throw over a players head, or in other words stay wide of the throwing lane when cutting long. 1. Don’t throw to a player that is already deep. DO throw in to space ahead of a cutter to run on to. DO start your long cuts from a shallow position Angle your in cuts to allow a greater margin of error on the throw and give yourself an up field view when you receive 1. Look to your handlers to reset the stall count after stall 5 1. Swing the disc to exploit space on the far side of the field Throwing Lane

Horizontal Offense -3 Handlers and 4 deeps -Deeps set up in pairs on each side of the field, 10-15m from the disc -The handler looks to pass to either of the cutters directly in front of the disc we will call these 2 the active pair Throwing Lane

Horizontal Offense -3 Handlers and 4 deeps -Deeps set up in pairs on each side of the field, 10-15m from the disc -The handler looks to pass to either of the cutters directly in front of the disc we will call these 2 the active pair Throwing Lane

Horizontal Offense -3 Handlers and 4 deeps -Deeps set up in pairs on each side of the field, 10-15m from the disc -The handler looks to pass to either of the cutters directly in front of the disc we will call these 2 the active pair -The other 2 cutters flood to the far sideline and give the active pair the field. They have distinct roles which we will come to later Throwing Lane

The active pair In this case it is obvious which 2 cutters are the active pair. Throwing Lane

The active pair When the disc is closer to the middle of the pitch it is not so obvious. In this case the handler can decide which pair he wants to cut. He can call the wide pair by shouting “WIDE” Throwing Lane

The active pair When the disc is closer to the middle of the pitch it is not so obvious. In this case the handler can decide which pair he wants to cut. He can call the wide pair by shouting “WIDE” Throwing Lane “WIDE”

The active pair When the disc is closer to the middle of the pitch it is not so obvious. In this case the handler can decide which pair he wants to cut. He can call the wide pair by shouting “WIDE” He can call the middle pair by shouting “MIDDLE” Throwing Lane “MIDDLE”

The active pair When the disc is closer to the middle of the pitch it is not so obvious. In this case the handler can decide which pair he wants to cut. He can call the wide pair by shouting “WIDE” He can call the middle pair by shouting “MIDDLE” In this position the two wide cutters flood to the sidelines to leave the field open for the active pair Throwing Lane “MIDDLE ”

The active pair When the disc is closer to the middle of the pitch it is not so obvious. In this case the handler can decide which pair he wants to cut. He can call the wide pair by shouting “WIDE” He can call the middle pair by shouting “MIDDLE” In this position the two wide cutters flood to the sidelines to leave the field open for the active pair Throwing Lane “MIDDLE ”

Cutting as the active pair Let’s put the disc back towards the sideline and look at how the active pair initiate their cuts. The pair cut together with one cut going deep while the other comes under, then vice versa. The diamond cutting pattern is ideal. Remember, long cuts stay wide of the throwing lane and in cuts are angled. In this case it is obvious that the cutter nearest the sideline cuts in first, otherwise they will be cutting long in the lane! As a rule the cutter closest to a sideline initiates the cut and cuts in and across the handler. The second of the pair follows moments later and cuts long.

Cutting as the active pair Let’s put the disc back towards the sideline and look at how the active pair initiate their cuts. The pair cut together with one cut going deep while the other comes under, then vice versa. The diamond cutting pattern is ideal. Remember, long cuts stay wide of the throwing lane and in cuts are angled. In this case it is obvious that the cutter nearest the sideline cuts in first, otherwise they will be cutting long in the lane! As a rule the cutter closest to a sideline initiates the cut and cuts in and across the handler.

Cutting as the active pair Let’s put the disc back towards the sideline and look at how the active pair initiate their cuts. The pair cut together with one cut going deep while the other comes under, then vice versa. The diamond cutting pattern is ideal. Remember, long cuts stay wide of the throwing lane and in cuts are angled. In this case it is obvious that the cutter nearest the sideline cuts in first, otherwise they will be cutting long in the lane! As a rule the cutter closest to a sideline initiates the cut and cuts in and across the handler.

Cutting as the active pair Let’s put the disc back towards the sideline and look at how the active pair initiate their cuts. The pair cut together with one cut going deep while the other comes under, then vice versa. The diamond cutting pattern is ideal. Remember, long cuts stay wide of the throwing lane and in cuts are angled. In this case it is obvious that the cutter nearest the sideline cuts in first, otherwise they will be cutting long in the lane! As a rule the cutter closest to a sideline initiates the cut and cuts in and across the handler.

Cutting as the active pair Let’s put the disc back towards the sideline and look at how the active pair initiate their cuts. The pair cut together with one cut going deep while the other comes under, then vice versa. The diamond cutting pattern is ideal. Remember, long cuts stay wide of the throwing lane and in cuts are angled. In this case it is obvious that the cutter nearest the sideline cuts in first, otherwise they will be cutting long in the lane! As a rule the cutter closest to a sideline initiates the cut and cuts in and across the handler.

Cutting as the active pair Let’s put the disc back towards the sideline and look at how the active pair initiate their cuts. The pair cut together with one cut going deep while the other comes under, then vice versa. The diamond cutting pattern is ideal. Remember, long cuts stay wide of the throwing lane and in cuts are angled. In this case it is obvious that the cutter nearest the sideline cuts in first, otherwise they will be cutting long in the lane! As a rule the cutter closest to a sideline initiates the cut and cuts in and across the handler.

Cutting as the active pair Let’s put the disc back towards the sideline and look at how the active pair initiate their cuts. The pair cut together with one cut going deep while the other comes under, then vice versa. The diamond cutting pattern is ideal. Remember, long cuts stay wide of the throwing lane and in cuts are angled. In this case it is obvious that the cutter nearest the sideline cuts in first, otherwise they will be cutting long in the lane! As a rule the cutter closest to a sideline initiates the cut and cuts in and across the handler.

Cutting as the active pair Let’s put the disc back towards the sideline and look at how the active pair initiate their cuts. The pair cut together with one cut going deep while the other comes under, then vice versa. The diamond cutting pattern is ideal. Remember, long cuts stay wide of the throwing lane and in cuts are angled. In this case it is obvious that the cutter nearest the sideline cuts in first, otherwise they will be cutting long in the lane! As a rule the cutter closest to a sideline initiates the cut and cuts in and across the handler.

Cutting as the active pair Let’s put the disc back towards the sideline and look at how the active pair initiate their cuts. The pair cut together with one cut going deep while the other comes under, then vice versa. The diamond cutting pattern is ideal. Remember, long cuts stay wide of the throwing lane and in cuts are angled. In this case it is obvious that the cutter nearest the sideline cuts in first, otherwise they will be cutting long in the lane! As a rule the cutter closest to a sideline initiates the cut and cuts in and across the handler.

Cutting as the active pair Let’s put the disc back towards the sideline and look at how the active pair initiate their cuts. The pair cut together with one cut going deep while the other comes under, then vice versa. The diamond cutting pattern is ideal. Remember, long cuts stay wide of the throwing lane and in cuts are angled. In this case it is obvious that the cutter nearest the sideline cuts in first, otherwise they will be cutting long in the lane! As a rule the cutter closest to a sideline initiates the cut and cuts in and across the handler.

Cutting as the active pair Let’s put the disc back towards the sideline and look at how the active pair initiate their cuts. The pair cut together with one cut going deep while the other comes under, then vice versa. The diamond cutting pattern is ideal. Remember, long cuts stay wide of the throwing lane and in cuts are angled. In this case it is obvious that the cutter nearest the sideline cuts in first, otherwise they will be cutting long in the lane! As a rule the cutter closest to a sideline initiates the cut and cuts in and across the handler.

Cutting as the active pair When it is not obvious who should initiate the in cut e.g. in the middle of the field, the cutters should communicate with a call of “It’s me”.

Cutting as the active pair When it is not obvious who should initiate the in cut e.g. in the middle of the field, the cutters should communicate with a call of “It’s me”. “It’s me”

Cutting as the active pair When it is not obvious who should initiate the in cut e.g. in the middle of the field, the cutters should communicate with a call of “It’s me”.

Cutting as the active pair When it is not obvious who should initiate the in cut e.g. in the middle of the field, the cutters should communicate with a call of “It’s me”.

Cutting as the active pair When it is not obvious who should initiate the in cut e.g. in the middle of the field, the cutters should communicate with a call of “It’s me”.

Cutting as the active pair When it is not obvious who should initiate the in cut e.g. in the middle of the field, the cutters should communicate with a call of “It’s me”.

Cutting as the active pair When it is not obvious who should initiate the in cut e.g. in the middle of the field, the cutters should communicate with a call of “It’s me”.

Cutting as the active pair When it is not obvious who should initiate the in cut e.g. in the middle of the field, the cutters should communicate with a call of “It’s me”.

Cutting as the active pair When it is not obvious who should initiate the in cut e.g. in the middle of the field, the cutters should communicate with a call of “It’s me”.

Cutting as the active pair When it is not obvious who should initiate the in cut e.g. in the middle of the field, the cutters should communicate with a call of “It’s me”.

Cutting as the active pair Some key points for cutting: Be aware of where the other active cutter is, mirror their cuts and don’t cut into their space. Remember the golden rules! 1. Stay wide of the throwing lane going deep where possible. 2. Angle your in cuts 3. Quickly clear out of deep positions.

Continuation Now let’s take a look at what happens once one of the active pair receives the disc. The role of the other two cutters is to join in play as continuation cuts. They stay flooded near the sideline but always level with play, staying free of their man and anticipating a continuation cut. Let’s throw a pass to the first in cut…

Continuation Now let’s take a look at what happens once one of the active pair receives the disc. The role of the other two cutters is to join in play as continuation cuts. They stay flooded near the sideline but always level with play, staying free of their man and anticipating a continuation cut. Let’s throw a pass to the first in cut…

Continuation Now let’s take a look at what happens once one of the active pair receives the disc. The role of the other two cutters is to join in play as continuation cuts. They stay flooded near the sideline but always level with play, staying free of their man and anticipating a continuation cut. Let’s throw a pass to the first in cut…

Continuation Now let’s take a look at what happens once one of the active pair receives the disc. The role of the other two cutters is to join in play as continuation cuts. They stay flooded near the sideline but always level with play, staying free of their man and anticipating a continuation cut. Let’s throw a pass to the first in cut…

Continuation Now let’s take a look at what happens once one of the active pair receives the disc. The role of the other two cutters is to join in play as continuation cuts. They stay flooded near the sideline but always level with play, staying free of their man and anticipating a continuation cut. Let’s throw a pass to the first in cut…

Continuation The receiver is now a handler and we need another active pair. The deep player stays active as they are in front of the disc and the far side cutter closest to the disc also becomes active.

Continuation The receiver is now a handler and we need another active pair. The deep player stays active as they are in front of the disc and the far side cutter closest to the disc also becomes active. The deep cutter needs to come back in. Remember we don’t throw to players already deep. The new cutter can now go long. Meanwhile the handlers reorganise and the far side handler pushes up field to join the other cutter.

Continuation The receiver is now a handler and we need another active pair. The deep player stays active as they are in front of the disc and the far side cutter closest to the disc also becomes active. The deep cutter needs to come back in. Remember we don’t throw to players already deep. The new cutter can now go long. Meanwhile the handlers reorganise and the far side handler pushes up field to join the other cutter.

Continuation The receiver is now a handler and we need another active pair. The deep player stays active as they are in front of the disc and the far side cutter closest to the disc also becomes active. The deep cutter needs to come back in. Remember we don’t throw to players already deep. The new cutter can now go long. Meanwhile the handlers reorganise and the far side handler pushes up field to join the other cutter.

Continuation The receiver is now a handler and we need another active pair. The deep player stays active as they are in front of the disc and the far side cutter closest to the disc also becomes active. The deep cutter needs to come back in. Remember we don’t throw to players already deep. The new cutter can now go long. Meanwhile the handlers reorganise and the far side handler pushes up field to join the other cutter.

Continuation The receiver is now a handler and we need another active pair. The deep player stays active as they are in front of the disc and the far side cutter closest to the disc also becomes active. The deep cutter needs to come back in. Remember we don’t throw to players already deep. The new cutter can now go long. Meanwhile the handlers reorganise and the far side handler pushes up field to join the other cutter.

Continuation The receiver is now a handler and we need another active pair. The deep player stays active as they are in front of the disc and the far side cutter closest to the disc also becomes active. The deep cutter needs to come back in. Remember we don’t throw to players already deep. The new cutter can now go long. Meanwhile the handlers reorganise and the far side handler pushes up field to join the other cutter.

Continuation The receiver is now a handler and we need another active pair. The deep player stays active as they are in front of the disc and the far side cutter closest to the disc also becomes active. The deep cutter needs to come back in. Remember we don’t throw to players already deep. The new cutter can now go long. Meanwhile the handlers reorganise and the far side handler pushes up field to join the other cutter.

Continuation The receiver is now a handler and we need another active pair. The deep player stays active as they are in front of the disc and the far side cutter closest to the disc also becomes active. The deep cutter needs to come back in. Remember we don’t throw to players already deep. The new cutter can now go long. Meanwhile the handlers reorganise and the far side handler pushes up field to join the other cutter.

Continuation Back to the start. This time the deep cut will receive the disc…

Continuation Back to the start. This time the deep cut will receive the disc…

Continuation Back to the start. This time the deep cut will receive the disc… When the disc is released the far side cutters need to react and keep up with play.

Continuation Back to the start. This time the deep cut will receive the disc… When the disc is released the far side cutters need to react and keep up with play. The active cutter that made the in cut is out of position so will flood to the far sideline. Both far side cutters will now become active and can drift across the field in to position.

Continuation Back to the start. This time the deep cut will receive the disc… When the disc is released the far side cutters need to react and keep up with play. The active cutter that made the in cut is out of position so will flood to the far sideline. Both far side cutters will now become active and can drift across the field in to position.

Continuation Back to the start. This time the deep cut will receive the disc… When the disc is released the far side cutters need to react and keep up with play. The active cutter that made the in cut is out of position so will flood to the far sideline. Both far side cutters will now become active and can drift across the field in to position.

Continuation Back to the start. This time the deep cut will receive the disc… When the disc is released the far side cutters need to react and keep up with play. The active cutter that made the in cut is out of position so will flood to the far sideline. Both far side cutters will now become active and can drift across the field in to position. Meanwhile everyone catches up with play and fills in their position

Continuation A 3 rd example. Let’s say that neither cutter gets the disc and so the disc swings across the field. The active pair changes as the disc moves.

Continuation A 3 rd example. Let’s say that neither cutter gets the disc and so the disc swings across the field. The active pair changes as the disc moves.

Continuation A 3 rd example. Let’s say that neither cutter gets the disc and so the disc swings across the field. The active pair changes as the disc moves.

Continuation A 3 rd example. Let’s say that neither cutter gets the disc and so the disc swings across the field. The active pair changes as the disc moves.

Continuation A 3 rd example. Let’s say that neither cutter gets the disc and so the disc swings across the field. The active pair changes as the disc moves.

Continuation One final example. Q. The disc is in the middle of the field. Who is the continuation cut? A.Either, or both, work it out. Run through the types of cuts the active pair would make and decide who would become active once the disc is received. The same logic applies on field. The offense works by isolating two cutters but everyone needs to show pitch awareness, communicate and recognise when it’s their turn to cut or clear out.

PART 2 - Continuation cutters Lets look at a few other situations and secondary roles of the continuation cutters.

PART 2 - Continuation cutters Scenario 1 - Poaching Let’s add some defenders…..

PART 2 - Continuation cutters Scenario 1 - Poaching Let’s add some defenders….. If the defense sets up like this then we are happy. The active pair are man marked and the continuation pair have taken their markers out of the game by flooding to the sideline. This is why it is important to stay active as a continuation cut and look like a threat. Otherwise a smart defender will try to poach off and help the active defenders like so…

PART 2 - Continuation cutters Scenario 1 - Poaching Let’s add some defenders….. If the defense sets up like this then we are happy. The active pair are man marked and the continuation pair have taken their markers out of the game by flooding to the sideline. This is why it is important to stay active as a continuation cut and look like a threat. Otherwise a smart defender will try to poach off and help the active defenders like so…

Continuation cutters OR….

Continuation cutters OR….

Continuation cutters If you are a continuation cut and your marker decides to poach off of you shout “POACH POACH…….”

Continuation cutters If you are a continuation cut and your marker decides to poach off of you shout “POACH POACH…….” This may be enough for them to see you are still a threat and return to you. “Poach Poach”

Continuation cutters If you are a continuation cut and your marker decides to poach off of you shout “POACH POACH…….” This may be enough for them to see you are still a threat and return to you. “Poach Poach”

Continuation cutters If you are a continuation cut and your marker decides to poach off of you shout “POACH POACH…….” This may be enough for them to see you are still a threat and return to you. If your defender is poaching off altogether and not interested in marking you then you need to take advantage and go get the disc. Cut towards the disc without interfering with the active cuts or find a space where you are free to be thrown to. “Poach Poach”

Continuation cutters If you are a continuation cut and your marker decides to poach off of you shout “POACH POACH…….” This may be enough for them to see you are still a threat and return to you. If your defender is poaching off altogether and not interested in marking you then you need to take advantage and go get the disc. Cut towards the disc without interfering with the active cuts or find a space where you are free to be thrown to. or

Continuation cutters Lets look at a few other situations and secondary roles of the continuation cutters.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike We have seen previously that when the disc moves cutters are not always in ideal positions to cut, even if they are the active pair. We also know from experience that the best time to huck a disc is when we first receive it, before a force is set and facing upfield. Therefore the furthest continuation cutter has their own special role.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike When the disc is received by a player travelling upfield the Strike cutter is an initial option for a long cut. They should commit hard to the first few steps then decide whether there is room to cut, if they are free of their man and the receiver is looking to take on the throw. If the answer is NO then they return to their flooded position.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike The effect is two-fold. First, a cut from this position has the element of surprise. Second, if run a few times your defender will see you as a genuine threat and stop poaching, freeing up space for the active pair. Let’s see it in action.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike A receiver gets the disc travelling up field. Typically this scenario will come from a handler cut up the line from a reset.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike A receiver gets the disc travelling up field. Typically this scenario will come from a handler cut up the line from a reset.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike A receiver gets the disc travelling up field. Typically this scenario will come from a handler cut up the line from a reset. The Strike takes off committing hard to a long cut towards the far corner of the endzone.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike A receiver gets the disc travelling up field. Typically this scenario will come from a handler cut up the line from a reset. The Strike takes off committing hard to a long cut towards the far corner of the endzone. They recognise that the active pair are in a good position and call off their cut.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike A receiver gets the disc travelling up field. Typically this scenario will come from a handler cut up the line from a reset. The Strike takes off committing hard to a long cut towards the far corner of the endzone. They recognise that the active pair are in a good position and call off their cut.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike Try again.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike Try again. This time there is free space to make a deep strike and they take advantage.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike Try again. This time there is free space to make a deep strike and they take advantage.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike Try again. This time there is free space to make a deep strike and they take advantage.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike Try again. This time there is free space to make a deep strike and they take advantage.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike Try again. This time there is free space to make a deep strike and they take advantage.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike Try again. This time there is free space to make a deep strike and they take advantage.

Continuation cutters Scenario 2 – The strike Try again. This time there is free space to make a deep strike and they take advantage. GOAL!!!!!

PART 3 – handler movement A key point to this offence is that handlers do not make long cuts or interfere with the deeps space. There is definite separation between the handlers and deeps during each phase of play. However, the way this offence flows allows players to cycle between handler and deep positions. In effect you could play any position during a point and this means you are less predictable to mark. Let’s see that in action…

PART 3 – handler movement A key point to this offence is that handlers do not make long cuts or interfere with the deeps space. There is definite separation between the handlers and deeps during each phase of play. However, the way this offence flows allows players to cycle between handler and deep positions. In affect you could play any position during a point and this means you are less predictable to mark. Let’s see that in action… 1 2

Handler movement When player 1 gets the disc they will automatically become a handler, the active pair will change and player 2 (the far side handler) will push through to become a deep. 1 2

Handler movement When player 1 gets the disc they will automatically become a handler, the active pair will change and player 2 (the far side handler) will push through to become a deep. 1 2

Handler movement When player 1 gets the disc they will automatically become a handler, the active pair will change and player 2 (the far side handler) will push through to become a deep. 1 2

Handler movement When player 1 gets the disc they will automatically become a handler, the active pair will change and player 2 (the far side handler) will push through to become a deep. 1 2

Handler movement When player 1 gets the disc they will automatically become a handler, the active pair will change and player 2 (the far side handler) will push through to become a deep. 1 2

Handler movement When player 1 gets the disc they will automatically become a handler, the active pair will change and player 2 (the far side handler) will push through to become a deep. Player 1 will now stay as a handler until they need to push through to fill a deep position and player 2 will stay as a deep until they receive the disc. In effect every player can play every position. 1 2

Wrap it up In summary remember the following: 1.The golden rules 2.The active pair 3.Initiating cuts 4.The continuation cut 5.Anti-poaches 6.The strike 7.Handler movement The key to this offense is knowing where and when to cut or fill in a position. There are many pitch situations that haven’t been covered but after we’ve played this a few times it will become 2 nd nature.

Wrap it up THE END! LET’S DANCE!

Wrap it up THE END! LET’S DANCE!

Wrap it up THE END! LET’S DANCE!

Wrap it up THE END! LET’S DANCE!

Wrap it up THE END! LET’S DANCE!