Ultimate Frisbee Defense – Force & Zone
How good is your ultimate frisbee team’s defense? Are you missing the mark? Here are two videos which explain two defensive strategies. The first video explains the team’s positioning in a force defense. The second video explains the team’s positioning in a zone defense. Learn these defensive strategies, decide which works best for your team, and apply it to your game. The videos were created by Ultimate101. Ultimate Frisbee Force Defense Ultimate Frisbee Zone Defense Where the videos helpful? Let us know in the comments below.
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Ultimate Frisbee Warm Up – How to Warm Up for Ultimate Frisbee
Taking the time to warm up for ultimate frisbee is an important part of your sports routine. The two main reasons to warm up is to prevent injuries and to improve your ultimate frisbee performance. The following two videos will show you how to do a dynamic warm up for ultimate frisbee and how to run an ultimate frisbee warm up drill called, “Complete the Square”. The first video was created by Insync Physiotherapy and the second video was created by American Ultimate Academy. Watch, Learn & Play! Ultimate Frisbee – Dynamic...
Continue Reading2018 WFDF World Under 24 Ultimate Championships
Often times, the best way to learn is by watching. Mimic, adopt, and apply what you see to your own game. The following are 3 videos by the World Flying Disc Federation, which feature the gold medal matches of the 2018 WFDF World Under 24 Ultimate Championships for the men’s, women’s and mixed divisions. Watch, learn, and play! WFDF World Under 24 Ultimate Championship: Men’s Final – Italy vs USA WFDF World Under 24 Ultimate Championship: Women’s Final – Canada vs USA WFDF World Under 24 Ultimate Championship: Mixed...
Continue Reading10 Ultimate Frisbee Tips & Tutorials to Improve Your Game
Here are 10 ultimate frisbee references to help you improve your overall skills as an ultimate player. Watch the videos to learn the techniques and body mechanics used to execute each skill, including throwing, catching, defense, and offense. Watch, learn, and practice, but most importantly, have fun playing! Learn How to Play Ultimate Frisbee How to Mark your Opponent How to Pivot & Switch Grips Advanced Throws – High-Release Forehand & Lefty Backhand Advanced Throws – Hammer Throw Advanced Throws – Scoober & Thumber Learn How to Layout in Ultimate Frisbee 13...
Continue ReadingCalgary Ultimate Frisbee Leagues
If you are interested in joining an adult ultimate frisbee league, here is a list of Calgary ultimate league organizers in the community. Calgary Ultimate Association Website: http://calgaryultimate.org/ “Founded in 2004, the CUA coordinates year-round leagues, annual tournaments, a growing juniors program, and multiple outreach efforts to promote the sport of ultimate frisbee within Calgary and surrounding areas.” The CUA runs ultimate leagues during all 4 seasons. University of Calgary Intramurals and Sports Clubs Website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/ActiveLiving/registration/Browse/All/Ultimate “Intramural Sports offers ultimate players a mixed league to play in. Ultimate is recreational in nature...
Continue ReadingEdmonton Ultimate Frisbee Leagues
If you are interested in joining an adult ultimate league, here is a list of Edmonton ultimate league organizers in the community. Edmonton Ultimate Players Association Website: http://www.eupa.ca/ “The Edmonton Ultimate Players Association (EUPA) is an organization devoted to promoting the ultimate community within Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. As a part of its mission to further the sport of ultimate, EUPA organizes year-round leagues, runs several regional tournaments, offers player-development opportunities and youth programs. ” Edmonton Rec League Website: http://edmontonrecleague.com/ “[Edmonton Rec League] is a co-ed recreational sports league offering a variety of...
Continue ReadingUltimate Frisbee Offensive Strategies
Here are two short videos explaining two basic types of ultimate frisbee offensive strategies. The first is the vertical stack and the second is the horizontal stack. Use these tactics to cut more effectively as a team and to find open space. The videos were created by the Ultimate HQ. Vertical Stack – Ultimate Frisbee Offensive Strategy Horizontal Stack – Ultimate Frisbee Offensive Strategy Are these videos helpful? Let us know in the comments below.
Continue ReadingHow to Throw an Ultimate Frisbee in the Wind
Playing in the wind is inevitable if you play ultimate Frisbee outdoors. The wind adds another element to the game, which can make it more challenging to execute accurate throws. Here is a series of videos by Brodie Smith, which explain how to throw an ultimate Frisbee in the wind. Learn how to throw backhand and forehand, both downwind and upwind. Also learn how to throw a hammer in the wind and how to throw far in the wind. How to Throw in the Wind – Ultimate Frisbee Tips How to...
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13 Crazy Advanced Ultimate Frisbee Throws
Ready to learn some crazy advanced ultimate Frisbee throws? Some of these are useful in game situations and others are just fun to try. Here is a video showing 13 different Frisbee throws. They are: Chicken Wing Dad Backhand Push Pass Bowling Throw Upside Down Backhand Seabiscuit Throw Forehand Skip Backhand Skip Spinney Air Brush / Mack Kick Pass 2 for 1 Hammer The Bogo How many have you heard of? How many can you do? The video was produced by Brodie Smith. Advanced Ultimate Frisbee Throws Photo credit: loicwood...
Continue ReadingGreater Toronto Ultimate Frisbee Leagues
Are you interested in playing in an adult ultimate league? Here is a list of ultimate league organizers in the Greater Toronto area. Toronto Ultimate Club Website: http://www.tuc.org/ “The Toronto Ultimate Club (TUC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of Ultimate players in Toronto. We organize leagues for the spring, summer, fall & winter seasons, host tournaments, run skills and strategy clinics, develop teen and pre-teen Ultimate, and provide support to local touring teams. We have over 3500 members and cater to all levels of skill or age/gender of players.” ...
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