05: Bludger Control

“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.”
Sun Tzu, performed by Calm Motivation.

The martial arts and quidditch have a lot in common, especially with the position of beater. In this podcast, I explore the concept of bludger control and some of the philosophical tenets of the beating game. In particular, I discuss how to prepare yourself and your team for success by preparing for all possible scenarios in practice. I also relate the bludger and quaffle game to read-option and pick-and-roll plays in other sports.

Drill of the week: Beater coordination drill.

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