Which term is used to describe a speedier matchup before a pull?

• A. Airbender
• B. Across
• C. Bid
• D. Arcoss

Answer: (D)

Before a pull, teams often try to gain an early advantage by setting a speedier matchup, placing their fastest defender on the opposing player who can make the quickest moves. This pre-pull alignment aims to pressure the thrower and disrupt timing as soon as the pull goes up. The term shown here that best captures that idea is the one that resembles moving across the field to match up with the fastest offensive player—essentially an across-the-field adjustment. Arcoss appears to be a misspelling of across, but it’s intended to convey that same cross-field speed-match concept. The other terms refer to different actions: a bid is a diving attempt to block a throw, while the others don’t describe pre-pull matchup decisions.