Ultimate Project #6
One detailed example of and endzone point where Brute Squad struggles. This video goes through the point in detail and tries to come up with some things we could have done better.
Category Videos
Videos of various ultimate skills
Marking Drill
Marking drill that requires markers to change angle of mark and positioning, as well as approach to the thrower and requires many repetitions. Presented by Doug Huseby.
Rob McLeod to Compete at Worlds
Robert McLeod, an ultimate frisbee player and coach from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, will be travelling to Fort Collins, Colorado on July 18 to compete in the 2011 WFDF World Flying Disc Championships. McLeod, who has been throwing frisbees for 11…
Horizontal Offense Cutting Drill
This drill is designed to simulate coordinated cutting by 4 cutters in a horizontal offense. Cutters move from point to point among three lines of cones forming multiple diamonds. Being careful not to run into each other and cut in…
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…
MTA Mashup Video
I will be competing in the 2011 WFDF World Flying Disc Championships in Fort Collins, Colorado. One of the events I’m looking to do the best in is MTA or Maximum Time Aloft. Basically you get scored on how long…
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.
The Basics of Faking
Faking is an art and, whilst it looks easy, making good fakes requires subtlety, disguise and deception. The movements a player makes whilst faking should mimic exactly the movements that a player makes when they throw but halt at the…
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…
Ultimate Project #1
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. This video takes a look at two examples of downfield play in zone O. The…
Frisbee Trick Shots by Brodie Smith
Well shoot. I’ve been wanting to do a frisbee trick shot video for about a year but just never seemed to fit it in amongst my other videos. I gotta give props to Brodie Smith for doing a sweet trick…
Increasing the Speed of a Forehand Release
This video is in response to a fan question. A lot of players try to speed up the release of their throw by moving their arm and body faster but this usually makes them lose control of the throw. The…
Ultimate Frisbee Drills – MTA’s (Maximum Time Aloft)
If you spend a lot of time practicing throwing by yourself, a great drill is throwing MTA’s. MTA or Maximum Time Aloft is all about trying to have the disc stay in the air as long as possible. This is…
Throwing Backhands for Power: Video Clinic
This video, posted with permission by Colin McIntyre, discusses how to get more distance on a backhand. Note 2: Some people struggle bringing the disc back against their forearm. I grip the disc with my off hand when I do…
Forehand Throws Mashup Vid
Various clips of Ultimate Rob throwing forehand from his video shoots
Throwing Forehand – Isolating Spin from Power
In order to throw a better forehand, you need to understand the difference between spin on the disc and power on the disc. Develop spin and then incorporate power on your throw. Then practice, practice, practice. That’s the best way…
Free Throw Analysis – Send Me Your Throwing Videos!
I’ve been working on an idea for the past little while since I’ve had a lot of requests from fans via email to help with their throws. As much as they try to describe what their problem is, I truly…
Expectations of Your Role On/Within a Team
Having clear expectations and setting reachable goals will help you enjoy playing ultimate better. Not only will it help define your role on the team but it will help you become a better player, it will help you enjoy practices…
3 Man Drill w/ Furious George from 2003
Stacked (the DVD) was an ultimate frisbee dvd released in 2003 by Bodhisattva Films. The highlight reel featured 3 members of Furious George in the 3 man marking/throwing drill. Enjoy!
Wrist Snap for Throwing Forehand Ultimate Frisbee
The key to throwing a good forehand is having good wrist snap. This video shows how you should be snapping your wrist and how with good snap, the disc will have good spin and will have a smooth flight.
Hammer Throws Ultimate Frisbee
I’ve had some requests to film a video showing me throwing hammers so people can see my technique and my footwork. This is a sample of me throwing hammers (it was super windy so they are floating more than they…