Where you want to place yourself relative to the receiver depends on the position that they are playing, and where the disc is on the field. In general, if you are guarding a handler or a mid you will want to keep between them and the thrower to stop any short passes, but if you are guarding a long you might want to keep between them and the endzone to guard against long throws for scores. Your positioning also depends on where other players are (both offense and defense).
Pay attention to the action around you, not just the player you are guarding. Good positioning comes with experience, so remember what you’ve done that was effective as well as what didn’t seem to work. And be sure to watch experienced players’ positioning when you are on the sidelines – this is the fastest way to learn
