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Short wheelbase, high(ish) BB, saddle over the rear wheel, steep angles.
The fork is the hard part, Cohen has done the research on it all though and thinks he's got the "magic formula" down. (The magic formula is nimbleness and stability from the fork, which seem at odds with each other.)
Different people play in different ways, some of the trade-offs could be listed as:
High front end - good for shooting (stable upright posture).
Low front end - good for dribbling and acceleration (lower to the ground and more aggressive riding position).
700c wheels - good for momentum and better in goal.
26" wheels - more nimble, shorter wheelbase.
High BB/saddle - better in the corners, good visibility.
Lower BB/saddle - better reach.