To begin, this article is being published later than usual. I apologize.
Fast Breaks II is a continuation of Fast Breaks I, please read the part I before this one. The headers of each play link back to the plays in part I.
(more…)Fast Breaks I
A well-balanced quidditch offense uses fast breaks in addition to set offenses to score goals. In this three-part series we will examine each fast break in the second New York City Titans and Boston Nightriders game at the 2018 MLQ championships.
In Part I, I will introduce the fast break concept and how it differs from a standard set offense. I will also introduce each of the seven fast breaks in the game.
(more…)Single-Play Breakdown: Offensive Opportunities and Beater Defense
The New York City Titans struggled offensively in their second game against the Boston Nightriders at the 2018 MLQ championships. The following article will explain how the Boston beaters were able to react quickly to New York’s passing and were able to take bludger control from New York’s beaters.
Single-Play Breakdown: Point Defense
During the second Boston Night Riders vs. New York City Titans semifinal at MLQ Championships 2018, I noticed a play where Boston’s point defense is able to stop New York’s offense:
To analyze, I have split this play into five sequences. I mostly will be focusing on the Boston point chaser and the Boston beaters.
(more…)Single-Play Breakdown: Boston and the Five Zone Pitch
While watching the Boston Night Riders vs. New York City Titans film on Youtube, the player movement on a single play stuck out.
In this play the Boston chasers exhibit strong off-ball movement, creating a key pass opening in the New York defense. Let’s introduce the five zone pitch concept to describe this movement.
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