Hanging Discs: Boxing Out by Brummie

Not all throws are exactly where the thrower intended, or where the receiver wanted. By not only reading the disc, but actively taking a position that your opponent wants, you can increase your chances of winning the aerial battle.

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Let’s look at some scenarios for “boxing out” a receiver, which the term used to describe taking a legal position which prevents your opponent from being able to catch (or block) the disc that you’re trying to catch (or block). For a guide on proactively boxing before you cut, see. As the disc goes up (Fig 1), rather than running directly to the disc, B takes a legal position between the disc’s final position and D2. This prevents D2 from […]

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