What does forcing—such as forcing a throw to 'home' or 'away'—mean?

• A. Forcing means to make the opposing thrower throw a certain way.
• B. Forcing means to sprint to the end zone.
• C. Forcing means to pick up the disc under pressure.
• D. Forcing means to call a stall count.

Answer: (A)

Forcing is a defensive technique that shapes the thrower’s options by directing them to throw toward a specific direction or hand. When you force to “home” or “away,” you’re guiding the thrower to use a particular throwing lane, making the path of the disc more predictable for the defense. The mark positions themselves and uses their body to bias the throw toward that side, which helps teammates anticipate and contest the pass. The aim is to limit choices and increase turnover pressure, not to sprint to the end zone, pick up the disc under pressure, or manage stall count.