How To Get More Blocks in Ultimate Frisbee

[@DanielWarnerthefirst]

This is the mindset I’ve been trying to develop since regionals. Very helpful video. League on Wednesday isn’t going to know what hit them.

[@iand.s.981]

Thanks man, digging the podcast and these videos of course. Was rooting for you and Johnny at Nats, was great to see you guys dropping the hammer on teams all tournament, shame about the final but still a very dominant performance, looked like you guys had a ton of fun as well!

[@RowanMcDonnell]

We did have a lot of fun and we appreciate all the support. Thank you Ian

[@gingerr8015]

Love the whiteboard visual, very nice to look at

[@IHACKER316]

Excellent video. Unlucky at nationals. I was routing for you , you had an absolute STORMER. You played amazing and gave everything , you had such a good tournament. Well done, also your podcast was awesome too, i'd love more content like this . Thanks so much for everything ❤

[@drpepper3941]

Mate, if you did whiteboard tutorials for basic rules (e.g forcing) playing basics and other things like that for new players, this channel would blow. Make it seven players to save the confusion, condense your dialogue and take that hat off - BOOM! You become the go-to channel for coaches and captains.

[@RowanMcDonnell]

On it! I lost a blue chip haha. I’ll try to get 7 :)

[@sjoerddruiven]

That was fun, concise and informative. Thank you. I was a bit confused with the 6 players on the field, instead of 7. But that wasn't necessary for getting the point across.

[@thefightknight3941]

I think the six vs six is assuming, for all intents and purposes, that both 4 and 5 in the stack have split the field, one live, one dead and now they are clearing into flow. This assumes the dead side cutter will be out of your way by the time the swing has been completed.

[@thefightknight3941]

^Correction: in response to another comment Rowan said he lost a blue magnet😂

[@keeganpullar386]

Thanks heaps Rowan. This is my second time watching the video and it won’t be the last!

[@taitluste7221]

Very informative, going into the mindset of a top defender. I know that you don't have a lot of "help" in your videos, but would love some "handler" ones, how to get the pass off, but showing the defender and the cutter too! Thanks

[@courtlybrick3197]

Came back to this vid to see the third block idea again - Jasper Tom just did it against Boston Glory in the East Div Championship!

[@nolancochran831]

Would love to see more defensive videos

[@RowanMcDonnell]

For sure. the next phase in ultimate is great team defense. Days of the blinders on, chasing your matchup around the field are coming to an end!

[@davidhu2807]

Thanks Roman Very helpful video

[@RowanMcDonnell]

My pleasure

[@timothydavis2568]

super useful breakdown👍

[@Ireallydolikewatermelons]

Very interested in how that first D is set up with a video example.

[@swartinbee]

that weakside handler poach 😍

[@RowanMcDonnell]

;)

[@TheMaykarLocomotive]

It's a testament to Rowan's defensive brilliance that he can reduce the game to a 6v6. This video rules, love that you made it before natties and posted after. Rowan, please confirm: did you pick off any swings as shown in the third example??

[@thefightknight3941]

It’s only six v six bc he lost one of his blue magnets lmao

[@nassermbaevogel8489]

Beau travail merci!!

[@RowanMcDonnell]

Hey Nasser, Hope everything is going well for ya. See you around!

[@iangough8874]

Love the video, Rowan! Get that block and huck it

[@RowanMcDonnell]

You know it. But no hucks :)

[@coachingbycara9442]

I really like this breakdown, people really underestimate the thinking required to play defense effectively. I am curious about a couple things from this video. For scenarios 1 and 3 it seems like if you commit to it and the throw doesn't come off your offender is likely to bust deep, especially in 3 where you're basically turning your back on them to make the play. Is this something you're not worried about because your team is expecting your attempt and ready to help on D? I notice in scenario 1 you're assuming the swing cut isn't coming from the back of the stack, would that positioning change your play? As you say "I start to attack almost before my player" and I understand that's the commitment needed to make the play but doesn't it leave you vulnerable to the deep shot? As an offender if I notice you trying to make the play on the swing a few times it seems like an easy adjustment to fake that under and go deep.

[@willsuitt4521]

Great video. For that last poach block, what’s stopping ur person from running a skinny seam up the field?

[@RowanMcDonnell]

That is the way to beat this. I got burned on it twice. The key is not to bite on the swing early, or if the thrower is inexperienced and you know they are going to try to get it off the sideline ASAP

[@SharkBaitSHRKB]

very helpful

[@RowanMcDonnell]

Glad you think so!

[@SharkBaitSHRKB]

@@RowanMcDonnell yeah!

[@jacklav1]

Inspiring

[@squidge903]

Did you get any of these blocks at Natties on vid?

[@RowanMcDonnell]

I did, one in the national semifinals! I'm making a video about it, stay tuned

[@amarshall45676]

@Squidge in case you want to see it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qICvmXiKlr2eaq8 @Rowan McDonnell Super awesome to see the prep that goes into making what was really the game sealing block for the PoNY game. When I was first watching, it just seemed like great anticipation. But everything you go over here plays a role in that block. Kotcher waving off the breakside cut, you slowing early, and then attacking the disk for a sick layout D. It's really great to see how this kind of preparation can pay off so thanks for sharing!

[@JacobLara]

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