Want to throw BOMBS in ultimate frisbee? You're in the right place. I've been working on my long forehand (flick) for over half of my life, and now I'm bringing the best of what I've learned to you.
Great video thanks and cheers. Moved to Toronto a couple years ago from UK and just joined a rec league here. Played last week and they were way better than I expected. I can throw well over the park, but these were some great tips for the actual game. Playing tonight again, so will concentrate on those fakes, as last week they could read my throws too easy!
I have an old flatbed pickup truck. Been trying to find a free little tool shed to put on the back and make it an actual sauna with a wood stove haha. Also for winter camping.
Excellent tips! Really welcomed. In the opportunity, I wish everyone here that Jesus, the Name above all names (Philippians 2) bless you, and may you feed from His Word and Salvation!
Hello Ryan Awesome content! Please continue to post I have a quick question about gear. Do you have any suggestions as far as shoes. I have been using some cleats, but gave me an injury for being too narrow. What do you use?
00:04 Master the backhand pull with expert tips. 02:50 Improve backhand pull technique by adjusting grip and wrist positioning 05:16 Pre-cocking your wrist adds spin and eliminates telegraphing. 07:41 Rotate head for a bigger throw 10:05 Master the backhand pull technique for more power and distance. 12:31 Choose the right spot on the field for aggressive backhand throws 14:38 Practice backhand pull angle for maximum distance 16:42 Play the overthrow game to improve pulling, offensive jump, and catching skills 18:43 Increase distance in backhand pull by focusing on strength and practicing high-volume throws Crafted by Merlin AI.
That's interesting that you can lay out in the park but not in a game. It sounds like you've figured out how to do it, but is it that there are more people watching you in a game (and so more performance pressure)? If that's the issue, I'd suggest practicing layouts with your team present (before the game, and after).
YES ! .. Times a THOUSAND ! How many people use their car as their sauna.. Thousands of us in the USA. Its the American way. We worked in the "luxury" of freezing cold offices, that we would rather were NOT that cold..... So to cope we sit in the hot car on lunch breAk to warm up.
Recently have been playing with a good friend who is new to the sport. I've been stuck in my mindset of what pass can I make that is best for the game while not making that effort I used to make to let those new players touch the disc. Thank you for the reminder to just be a friend
You'll never change direction as quickly as you would if you were wearing cleats. That said, if you can get good and low just before changing direction, it will really help. When I really need to change direction, I get so low that I can touch the ground with my hands. And sometimes I even notice that I use a hand for added traction on the cut. Your body will learn how to make it work, the more you do it. But probably best not to start out playing barefoot in the rain!
Thank you, I enjoyed it. Useful advices. What weight of disc do you prefer or propose for distance throws? Do you prefer a slim disc for that or a little gibbous one, which has more drag and lift? And what about these for MTA?
Hey, I've got some questions comments if interested! For my flick hucks, I rotate the disc on the tip of my middle finger and really push forwards with the webbing of my thumb joint, which gets me a bunch of extra spin and power because it's another link in the kinetic chain. Similar motion to turning a doorknob, with fingers pointing at the sky. Tight core is super important too. I generate most of my power with my forearm and really pulling through with it, but I'll be sure to experiment around with the things in this video, especially arm position. Thanks a bunch!
I've done the same drill for years, great to do on the beach. Definitely improves jump height and timing. I think it'd be an improvement to throw out further in front of yourself, with a bit of airbounce, causing the disc to fly higher, and giving you an extra 2 seconds to really ramp up your jump, which is very game relevant IMO.
Great video, Rob! I followed your Ultimate Forehand Training video and had great success with your drill but was unsure how to translate that into a game ready forehand. This answers that, thanks! Lots of work ahead.
Really great progressions given in this video. Just thought there should be a little more mentioning of safety... Know that you can injure yourself if you don't land properly and there's no rush in learning each progression. Give your body time to toughen up to take this impact. Give it a few months or longer if you're not used to this much impact around your torso and shoulders and especially if you aren't as muscular (which holds your body together better than being scrawny or chubby). Also please take off your jewelry and watches. Looks like Miles has a watch on... (It's common to land on your palms or forearms.)
These are all fantastic points! In the 4 years since recording this, my body has become more fragile with age, and so Gameboob's comment is that much more relevant. Thanks
