Comments on: Basics http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/blog the source for everything ultimate frisbee Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:33:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Babipsylon http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/blog/basics/comment-page-1/#comment-6140 Babipsylon Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:53:00 +0000 http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/wordpress/?page_id=3#comment-6140 In the example of stackmotion, why is the defence marking the offence players without the disk suddenly changing sides in the last phase of the example? It's like they are losing their force... . In the example of stackmotion, why is the defence marking the offence players without the disk suddenly changing sides in the last phase of the example? It’s like they are losing their force… .

]]> By: ernesto valencia http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/blog/basics/comment-page-1/#comment-6111 ernesto valencia Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:22:00 +0000 http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/wordpress/?page_id=3#comment-6111 soy estudiante de lic en educacion fisica de la universidad sede palmira deseo realizar un trbajo de grado en plan anual de entrenamiento basado en un macrociclode 2 mesociclos en el ultimate deseo obtener informecion sobre el juego soy estudiante de lic en educacion fisica de la universidad sede palmira deseo realizar un trbajo de grado en plan anual de entrenamiento basado en un macrociclode 2 mesociclos en el ultimate deseo obtener informecion sobre el juego

]]> By: Bear Killer http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/blog/basics/comment-page-1/#comment-3104 Bear Killer Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:27:17 +0000 http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/wordpress/?page_id=3#comment-3104 M, poaching clogs things up good, of course, but probably the main issue is that you haven't been timing your cuts well. This is a nigh-universal problem when you're just starting out. Asking yourself these questions could help: 1)What sort of cut should I be making? (Deep or in, force-side or break-side, etc.) 2)Who should I make the cut for? (You might focus on just cutting for one handler whose tendencies you know.) 3)When should I start the cut? (Longer developing cuts need to start sooner.) An example: One point at last year's sectionals I'm the designated deep cutter. My goal was to get open for a huck. We're running vert stack and the opponent is forcing forehand. Right away I decided that I was going to focus on getting open for a flick-huck from the forehand side handler. I knew he had a good flick and was willing to chuck it. All I had to do then was determine when to cut. After a couple fakes and couple handler re-sets, the middle handler got the disc and looked off to my guy--as soon as that happened I ran a couple hard steps in (suckering my defender) then turned and sprinted for the end zone. I already had 20 feet of separation from my defender when my handler got the disc and put it up. That's the key: as soon as that handler looks up from making the catch, you should be open. M, poaching clogs things up good, of course, but probably the main issue is that you haven’t been timing your cuts well. This is a nigh-universal problem when you’re just starting out. Asking yourself these questions could help:

1)What sort of cut should I be making? (Deep or in, force-side or break-side, etc.)
2)Who should I make the cut for? (You might focus on just cutting for one handler whose tendencies you know.)
3)When should I start the cut? (Longer developing cuts need to start sooner.)

An example: One point at last year’s sectionals I’m the designated deep cutter. My goal was to get open for a huck. We’re running vert stack and the opponent is forcing forehand. Right away I decided that I was going to focus on getting open for a flick-huck from the forehand side handler. I knew he had a good flick and was willing to chuck it. All I had to do then was determine when to cut. After a couple fakes and couple handler re-sets, the middle handler got the disc and looked off to my guy–as soon as that happened I ran a couple hard steps in (suckering my defender) then turned and sprinted for the end zone. I already had 20 feet of separation from my defender when my handler got the disc and put it up.

That’s the key: as soon as that handler looks up from making the catch, you should be open.

]]> By: M http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/blog/basics/comment-page-1/#comment-3095 M Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:04:49 +0000 http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/wordpress/?page_id=3#comment-3095 Hey just a quick question. I have been going to a couple of pickup games a week now, and whenever i try to cut it seems someone has either just kinda cut infront of me or the handlers have swung the disc. Although there was alot of poaching during these games i am still curious whether or not my cuts are wrong or just off because of the poaching. Hey just a quick question. I have been going to a couple of pickup games a week now, and whenever i try to cut it seems someone has either just kinda cut infront of me or the handlers have swung the disc. Although there was alot of poaching during these games i am still curious whether or not my cuts are wrong or just off because of the poaching.

]]> By: Steph http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/blog/basics/comment-page-1/#comment-3045 Steph Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:36:42 +0000 http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/wordpress/?page_id=3#comment-3045 You have videos for zone D, but nothing that I can find for zone O, which is what I was looking for (to send to my team). Am I missing it, or do you not have anything? You have videos for zone D, but nothing that I can find for zone O, which is what I was looking for (to send to my team). Am I missing it, or do you not have anything?

]]> By: andreliem http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/blog/basics/comment-page-1/#comment-2529 andreliem Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:13:04 +0000 http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/wordpress/?page_id=3#comment-2529 I can see why there would be confusion with footblocks. Assuming your league doesn't allow footblocks, it would be a violation to hit the disc with your foot right after release from the opposing player. On the other hand, I can't see a reason why it would be a violation if it happened after release when the disc was in mid flight. On paper though, it would be very hard to define what is a "just released" disc. Since the rules about footblocks changes with leagues it's likely something that should be treated by each league individually. As a general rule though, if your league doesn't allow it, don't use your foot if you're still marking your player. I can see why there would be confusion with footblocks.

Assuming your league doesn’t allow footblocks, it would be a violation to hit the disc with your foot right after release from the opposing player.

On the other hand, I can’t see a reason why it would be a violation if it happened after release when the disc was in mid flight.

On paper though, it would be very hard to define what is a “just released” disc.

Since the rules about footblocks changes with leagues it’s likely something that should be treated by each league individually. As a general rule though, if your league doesn’t allow it, don’t use your foot if you’re still marking your player.

]]> By: wes http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/blog/basics/comment-page-1/#comment-2527 wes Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:53:39 +0000 http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/wordpress/?page_id=3#comment-2527 I have a rules question. If the disc is knocked down by a player's foot, say, right after it's thrown, is that still a legal knockdown, or does the throwing team retain possession? I have a rules question. If the disc is knocked down by a player’s foot, say, right after it’s thrown, is that still a legal knockdown, or does the throwing team retain possession?

]]> By: andreliem http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/blog/basics/comment-page-1/#comment-2357 andreliem Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:19:47 +0000 http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/wordpress/?page_id=3#comment-2357 That's true Mike, in most cases you would have at least 2 handlers back. The main reason behind this setup is to illustrate positioning in the stack without covering placement of handlers. Although, in a lot of plays like the flood play it is very common to isolate the handler at first. A second one can fill in later. That’s true Mike, in most cases you would have at least 2 handlers back.

The main reason behind this setup is to illustrate positioning in the stack without covering placement of handlers.

Although, in a lot of plays like the flood play it is very common to isolate the handler at first. A second one can fill in later.

]]> By: mike http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/blog/basics/comment-page-1/#comment-2349 mike Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:36:24 +0000 http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/wordpress/?page_id=3#comment-2349 This isn't a very accurate set up offense for any good ultimate team. First, you definitely need more than one handler which is shown here. In a vertical stack like this one there are usually three handlers. This isn’t a very accurate set up offense for any good ultimate team. First, you definitely need more than one handler which is shown here. In a vertical stack like this one there are usually three handlers.

]]> By: adrian http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/blog/basics/comment-page-1/#comment-1622 adrian Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:11:07 +0000 http://www.ultimatehandbook.com/wordpress/?page_id=3#comment-1622 Hi Kristian, A standard ultimate disc is the 175g Ultra-Star issued by Discraft (http://www.discraft.com/ultprod.html). There have been others emerging over the years such as the Dare Devil (http://www.daredevildiscs.com), but by most accounts the Discraft 175g is still the preferred disc. Hi Kristian,

A standard ultimate disc is the 175g Ultra-Star issued by Discraft (http://www.discraft.com/ultprod.html).

There have been others emerging over the years such as the Dare Devil (http://www.daredevildiscs.com), but by most accounts the Discraft 175g is still the preferred disc.

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