Month December 2012

Elaine Huba – Master Trainer

Elaine Huba, Ultimate Rob’s newest contributor, brings knowledge and experience which will benefit the ultimate frisbee community and help players learn the functional movements which are crucial to improving their performance on the field and preventing injuries suffered from muscle…

Marking – A Systematic Approach

The goal of this article is to provide a systematic approach to marking and apply that system at a particular time and place that is advantageous to the defense – the sideline.  A systematic approach is possible for two reasons.…

Zone Defense Analysis

Thanks to Ben Greene for breaking down this defense during the January 2011 USA Ultimate Level II clinic in Chapel Hill, NC. This presentation attempts to answer the following questions about zone defense: What are the advantages for the defense…

Pay It Forward

The first international clinic for Without Limits in Toronto on April 15, 2012 marked the official end of the spring season for me.  I thought I’d write about the idea of paying it forward, something which has been a cornerstone…

Another Pro League – Too Much?

With Nexgen proposing a new professional league, that now brings it into competition with the AUDL, the MLU and possibly USA Ultimate’s Triple Crown. Here is a great podcast from Ultiworld discussing the implications of Nexgen’s proposed league: Read…