What is Zone defense in Ultimate Frisbee?

What is Zone defense in Ultimate Frisbee?

• A. Defending a portion of the field
• B. Defending a person
• C. Offense strategy
• D. End zone defense

Answer: (A)

Zone defense means players guard space on the field rather than sticking to a specific person. Each defender is responsible for a portion of the field, and as the disc moves, the defenders shift to cover the new areas, trying to deny throws and trap options in their zone. This approach contrasts with defending a person and is a defensive tactic, not an offensive strategy. Zone can be used across the field, including near the end zones, depending on the formation, rather than being limited to any single area.

Zone defense means players guard space on the field rather than sticking to a specific person. Each defender is responsible for a portion of the field, and as the disc moves, the defenders shift to cover the new areas, trying to deny throws and trap options in their zone. This approach contrasts with defending a person and is a defensive tactic, not an offensive strategy. Zone can be used across the field, including near the end zones, depending on the formation, rather than being limited to any single area.