Dearest Team,
Good game last night even though it was crazy cold. Hopefully by next week we'll get some heat in the dome. Just wanted to do some housekeeping and things to think about for our next game. The score last night was 23-17; not too shabby @ all especially since some of us haven't played since the end of summer, and as a team we're still trying to gel.
For our next game we're going to look out for and review:
1. Horizontal StackingUse our own lanes; that means clearing out using those same linesPairing up to cut. Work as a team, not as individualsUse the dumps...Look for dump @ stall 4!!Use the swingsAlways have 2 handlers backHandlers don't leave team-mates stranded!!2. NO POACHINGI have nothing against smart poaching, but last game we gave them lots of freebies on the in cuts, on the out cuts, on the dumps, on the swings, on the breaksides...This cannot happen! If you're tired, we have plenty of subs. Keep yourself fresh.3. Keeping the forceSomething we learned lots about in the summer and what Eric and I stressed about. Same deal in indoor...remember the force called on the line...make sure you're on the correct side of your mark & cutter.
a) Don't get broken.
Your team-mates are relying on you, the mark, to hold the force
b) Don't get beat force side.
Whoever is marking the disc is relying on their team-mate to get the D on the force side. (stay between the disc and your mark)
c) Don't get beat up line.
Let them have the dump rather than the up-line catch. If you have to, let them dump, and prevent the swingIf there are any questions, please ask. We have veteran ladies on the team and they are more than happy to give tips and feedback. Let me know if I missed anything :)
xoxo
~B