Category Practice

Articles about practice

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…

Mini Ultimate – 3 on 3

Mini is the most exciting and revolutionary change to disc sports since Columbia HS witnessed the invention of Ultimate over thirty years ago. Invented and trademarked by Brooklyn’s own Brion Winston and David Hollander, the sport has spread as far…

Coaching Resources

This page will contain documents and links which you can use to help teach your fellow teammates and to help coach yourself to become a better player. Throwing 101 – Tips and Cues for Teaching Throwing and Catching (pdf) Glossary…

Low Release Throwing Drill

Excellent throwing drill for intermediate and advanced throwers. Visit scandalultimate.com to learn more about the team and its players. You can get these awesome reversible practice pinnies (modeled here by Opi and Allison) for your team at !

It’s All About Practice

So many times I get asked for tips on throwing, cutting, playing defense, catching and all other areas of ultimate. However, what it all comes down to is practice. There is no substitute for hard work and determination. You must…

Land on One Foot

I remember a long time ago reading an article of Parinella’s somewhere where he explained a better way to toe the line is to only keep one foot down to maximize your reach rather than trying to dig both feet…