Ultimate Frisbee

The Hammer is used in Ultimate to go over defenders instead of through them. It results in the disc actually being caught upside down and can add an exciting element to the game.

If your looking to learn to throw a disc (Frisbee) forehand whether it be for fun or because you're learning to play the sport Ultimate, the following will provide step by step directions to...

Ultimate Frisbee was first introduced in 1968 by Joel Silver, who then was a student at Columbia High School in New Jersey. Silver created the first collegiate ultimate Frisbee team in 1970 when...

Throwing a frisbee can be fun. A frisbee accurately thrown can reach long distances. There are several frisbee games to play from simply playing catch to playing ‘Ultimate Frisbee’. There are...

This article explains how to throw a forehand (or flick) so you can become a better ultimate player.

Want to find a new hobby or impress your friends with a new activity? Well Ultimate Frisbee is the answer! It is a fairly new sport that is quickly gaining popularity. Here are some quick rules...

A Frisbee is one of the most versatile items in sports. You can relax and toss around a Frisbee at the beach or a park. You can also get into an intense game of Ultimate Frisbee. This article...

Layouts - a fine skill to have, but one that can seem daunting and intimidating to learn. In this article, you will learn a number of ways to practice laying out, learn the motions, build up your...

In Ultimate Frisbee, a player has ten seconds to throw the disc after they receive it or they face a turnover due to delay of the match. The defending players will often cover you closely and...

In ultimate Frisbee, players attempt to pass a disc between their team without dropping it or throwing it out of bounds until they reach a scoring end zone. Most of the time, throwing a disc out...

Ultimate Frisbee is a popular game played on college campuses and professionally. Similar to football, at the beginning of each game and after each score, one team must kick off or "pull" to the...

Ultimate Frisbee is a popular game, especially on college campuses. Many people that play the game only know the basic rules, but there are numerous strategies employed by competitive players that...

Unlike most sports, in Ultimate Frisbee stopping the opposing team from scoring is as important as scoring yourself. A zone defense attempts to reduce the number of ground-gaining passing lanes,...

One of the most essential aspects of ultimate frisbee is marking, or preventing your opponent from throwing to a specified area of the field. Similarly, from an offensive perspective, being able...

Throwing a Frisbee with your nondominant hand is a useful trick for competitive Ultimate Frisbee. For the more casual player, a nondominant hand throw can raise some eyebrows on the beach. It is...

If you like to play ultimate frisbee, the ability to throw the frisbee backhanded and with a forehand flick is a necessity. It can be challenging, but I try to simplify it as much as possible.

Ultimate Frisbee is a great way to exercise and have fun with friends. However, as with any competitive sport, the ultimate goal is to win the game. If a person wants to win a game of ultimate...

Laying out can be a glorious thing in ultimate frisbee. A head long dive to grab an errant throw or to block a potential goal gets the attention of the crowd and gains momentum for your team....

I/O, or inside-out, throws are an important tool for competitive ultimate. While they allow you to throw the disc on a path that a normal - outside-in - throw would not, they are especially...

I/O, or inside-out, throws are essential for ultimate frisbee. While a normal, outside-in, backhand from a right-handed thrower arcs out to the left and back down to the right as it nears the...

The behind the back forehand is rarely seen in competitive Ultimate Frisbee games, but is a nice trick to have in your bag, and looks very cool while warming up. The throw takes a lot of practice...

Like football, the deep bomb, or huck, in ultimate Frisbee is an essential tool for a fearsome and balanced offensive game. If a thrower is incapable of throwing for distance with accuracy, the...

The forehand huck is an essential tool for any competitive ultimate-Frisbee player. While arm strength plays an important role in being to complete hucks, technique is almost equally important. A...

Ultimate frisbee, like many sports, can be played at various levels of competitiveness. Some people like to play only at an intense, highly-organized level, but for others casual pick-up ultimate...

The hammer, sometimes referred to as "the overhead," is an essential tool for any ultimate player regardless of the level of experience. Whether playing in pick-up games on the beach or the quad,...

The point block is a rare and special play. A point block occurs when a defensive player stops a pass just after it leaves the hand of thrower he is defending. You need great timing and...

Ultimate is like many grass-field sports where traction is critical to maintain balance over the course of a game. There is only one brand of shoe that is designed specifically for the sport, and...

Hammers, and other upside-down throws, may seem to be more difficult to catch than top-side-up throws, but in reality they are similar. With a frisbee, the primary difference to catching...

The most basic defense in ultimate frisbee is person-to-person. Generally the mark, the on-person defender, is trying to prevent the person with the disc from throwing to a particular area of the...

The pancake catch is an essential skill for competitive Ultimate Frisbee. While the one-handed lobster catches you casually employ at the beach can come in handy from time to time, particularly in...

Throwing a Frisbee, or any flying disc, is more fun when you can get height and distance with each attempt. Few things are as frustrating as being unable to get the disc to your partner when she...

You can do a lot more with a flying disc than just play ultimate or throw around with friends. Boot is one of the many games you play using a flying disc.

The following article demonstrates step-by-step instruction on how to layout for a flying disc. Clear your mind and just let go. Have you ever wanted to make a spectacular play but have been...

It has been a few years since I played regularly, but I remember the fun variations my friends and I would add to a frisbee toss. If you find yourself growing tired of the basic back and forth...

Ultimate is an exciting game with a short but rich history. Its one of the quickest growing sports and if you are interested in the game you can help it grow more by hosting an ultimate tournament...

The Hammer, sometimes called an overhead, is an essential throw in Ultimate Frisbee. The Hammer travels upside down over defensive players.

The scoober is an important throw in Ultimate Frisbee - quick, versatile and deceptive.

Macking is like playing hot-potato with a flying disc, a way to keep it moving without catching it. "Mack" the disc and keep its rotation going while directing it towards a friendly player. This...

Learn a neat trick for getting a flying disc to sail through the air using your foot.

Being able to set an effective Mark is one of the first steps towards becoming a good defensive Ultimate player. Although sweet throws might look cooler, if you don't know how to mark, you can't...

A fun ultimate frisbee-related game to play in a small space with only a few people.

Each point of ultimate frisbee begins with a kick-off like event termed "the pull," where one team throws the disc the length of the field to the opposing team. The most effective pulls...

In ultimate frisbee (or just ultimate, as frisbee is a trademark held by Whammo), one of the two fundamental throws is the forehand.

Earn added praise for your flying disc skills with a smooth between-the-legs catch, especially if you're airborne when you do it.

The thumb throw gives you another short- to medium-distance toss to add to your arsenal. Think hitchhiker with a snap.

Add a little pizzazz when you're tossing the disc around by catching it behind your back.

This is a great possession trick to know when playing ultimate or 500.