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: 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.
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