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The Huddle: When you turn the disc near the goal line, what tactics does the offense-D need to take advantage of against another teams defensive-O? How do you take advantage of their "lesser" offensive talents?

Mike Whitaker: The primary difference between a team's normal O squad and their defense's offense is often precision and confidence. While D players may "have the same throws," their margin of error is usually higher, meaning they are less likely to consistently complete tight throws with pressure. Moreover, their confidence in their throwing skills tends to be lower than O players, leading them to look off throws that may require great precision, particularly break throws. An O's defense can take advantage of this by pressuring throwers with tight marks and not giving space to downfield cutters.

Andrew Fleming: The early turn after a break could demoralizing, but Bravo's O-line rises to the challenge with a key goal-line stop. Tight marks and close, fronting man defense play a big part in stifling Sockeye's attempts to finish the point. Getting this one back turns a possible three-point deficit into just one, and the tide turns quickly from there.