Throwing Analysis – Ryan Lowe Backhand
I was asked by Ryan Lowe to analyze his backhand (pull and huck). Ryan Lowe has been releasing some great content, most recently 8 Tips to Throwing a Longer Forehand. I haven’t done many of these but I do have…
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Articles on hucking
Common Throws in Ultimate Frisbee
Whether you’re new to the sport or you’ve been playing a long time, there are some throws which are crucial to being a good handler. Some of these throws you will use far less often than the standard forehand and…
Zen Throwing Routine Video
The Zen Throwing Routine, developed by Ben Wiggins, is a combination of a group of exercises that he found to help develop his own balance and versatility in throwing.
Kung Fu Throwing Video Tutorial
Kung Fu Throwing is a system developed by Lou Burruss and Mike Caldwell in 2005. He wanted to come up with a structured throwing plan to help developing throwers. As the only two Seattle Sockeye players who lived on Capitol…
Ultimate Project #4
In the Ultimate Project #4, Michael combines the first 3 videos and looks at 2 hucks. One from Brute / Riot at 2010 worlds and one from Brute / Fury at 2010 ECC. The two plays are similar and Betsy…
Long Throw Analysis Part 2 – Ultimate Project #3
Similar to Project 2, but 6 examples from the Brute / Capitals finals of 2010 Philly Fusion. This one shows the plays from ground level from both end zones.
Long Throw Analysis – Ultimate Project #2
Michael Lawler (former Brute Squad coach) has created a series of videos analyzing footage from the past couple of years and utilizing them as teaching moments. In this video, he analyzes 13 or so long throws from the Brute / Riot…
To Huck or Not To Huck
A general rule of thumb I like to follow is this: Huck from Zone A; don’t huck from Zone B. In Zone A, use shallow/deep cuts (ie horizontal stack); in Zone B, use break side/open side cuts (ie vertical stack).…
Ultimate Frisbee Throwing Outside – Part 2
My buddy Tyler and I went throwing outside and I set up the video camera to capture our throws. Getting out and throwing with someone is a great way to work on your throws but make sure to focus on…
Ultimate Frisbee Throwing Outside – Part 1
My buddy Tyler and I went throwing outside and I set up the video camera to capture our throws. Getting out and throwing with someone is a great way to work on your throws but make sure to focus on…
Mechanics of Hucking – Core Power & Disc Spin
This is an instructional video talking about using your core when hucking and the importance of spin on your hucks. You can gain more power using your core and you can control the flight of the disc in any condition…
Mechanics of Hucking – Hucking with Edges
This is an instructional video talking about hucking with edges. When you learn how to throw with edges, you will become a better thrower overall, especially when you’re throwing in the wind.
Mechanics of Hucking – Self Coaching & Final Thoughts
This is an instructional video which is the final in the hucking series. In this video I talk about 2 of the common problems you might have when hucking and how to fix them.
How to Throw in the Wind
Why is throwing in the wind so important?
There are several reasons:
1. A team will generally run a zone defense against your team when it's windy - hence your handlers should be confident throwing in the wind
2. When it's very windy, the number of people who can actually throw in the wind is surprisingly low - so if you can than you're one of the exceptions
3. It will make your throws in no wind stronger and more consistent since you understand how important it is to have spin on the disc
How to Huck Backhand
What is hucking?
Simply put, hucking is when you throw the disc far - to a receiver. When you huck, you almost always want to throw to a receiver. So it's not just throwing the disc are far as possible (although when you're at a high stall count this can sometimes come in handy). There are many situations when a huck is helpful so it's not only important to know HOW to huck but also WHEN to huck. I will talk about the HOW and the WHEN with more of a focus on the HOW.
Hucking forehand
What is hucking?
Simply put, hucking is when you throw the disc far - to a receiver. When you huck, you almost always want to throw to a receiver. So it's not just throwing the disc are far as possible (although when you're at a high stall count this can sometimes come in handy). There are many situations when a huck is helpful so it's not only important to know HOW to huck but also WHEN to huck. I will talk about the HOW and the WHEN with more of a focus on the HOW.