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The 4-1-2 "German" offense
A very possession-based offense, the German is essentially an iso on a midfield cutter, where handlers throw to space and it is the isolated player's job to run the disc down. Ultimately it boils down to a moderate-risk, semi-floaty pass to the iso player, followed by a series of low risk continuation passes (or alteratively a reset to the handlers).
Also known as "Lawn Chess", two teams playing German can be quite boring to watch as cuts are few, and turnovers are even fewer. Still, the German can be effective, particularly if there is a mismatch between two players.
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1 The pull 2 In this setup we're going to be playing 4 handlers, 1 mid, and 2 deep. 3 it's been predetermined that Blue 5 will be the isolated player aka The German. The handlers begin swinging the disc to reset stall counts. 4 Blues 6 and 7 will not be receiving passes from the handlers, they are simply for continuation cuts. 5 The handlers will be looking to throw into the green space, and trusting Blue 5 to receive it. Communication is important, and the handlers should exercise utmost patience. Reset if the German's defender is in good position. 6 Blue 4 puts up a nice pass deeper into the field for Blue 5 to run down. Always better for this pass to be a bit floaty than it is to be a laser. In case the throw is less than stellar, the German could possibly run down and save a floaty pass, but an off-target Polaris Missile throw is going to hit the dirt before anyone can get there. 7 Blues 6 and 7 finally get to play. One of the handlers is also streaking up for the dump, just in case. 8 But in this example it's not necessary; continuation wins the day. 9 Goal!