Tips and Tricks to Throw an Ultimate Disc to Excel in the Game!

“Practice makes perfect,” and the same applies in the game of Ultimate Frisbee. To excel in the game, one needs to practice various throws to make a clean sweep in the field. The game is all about throwing the discs and reaching the target, and there are different methods to throw an Ultimate disc to excel.

So, here we have unique throws, tips and tricks to use in Ultimate Frisbee, and get a higher score in your next game:

Backhand: This is the basic throw for every beginner. The backhand includes your core, shoulder, and arm strength to gain the momentum for the throw, and the wrist controls the spin and direction of the flight path. The combination of speed and spin will impact the power of the throw to stabilize the Ultimate disc and help it fly through the wind.

Tip: Warmup and stretching before the game will help you gain momentum for the throw.

Trick: You can slide your finger off the rim toreduce the friction and increase the spin, and you should keep your second hand on the disc until the release to make it look like you’re swinging a baseball bat.

• Forehand: This throw is important to offer a counter to the backhand. The forehand allows you the freedom to pivot and throw around a mark. 

Tip: All you need to do is keep your palm up because the flick is not the motion of a basketball shot but a horizontal plane.

Trick: You can throw a backhand on the forehand side to flick the disc. This throw is known as the barbecue!

• Hammer: The most practiced throw in the game, a hammer is an overhead throw held with the forehand grip. It does not float as much as a backhand or a flick, and the disc reaches the spot quickly; therefore, it is difficult to block it. 

Tip: So, this is your throw if you want to please your fans and keep them in awe.

Trick: Release the disc almost vertically like a blade for a long-range hammer so that the disc lands naturally flat on its path.

Scoober : One useful overhead throw, Scoober can travel upwards of 50 yards. It has a similar grip to the forehand and hammer. It is suitable when the backhand is marked to get the disc to a teammate standing behind the mark.

Tip: Scoober shouldn’t be thrown over 20 yards.

Trick: You should make the throw while your arm is going up and out so that the throw lands flat over the mark.

• Airbounce-: It is the act of putting pressure on the top of the disc so that it flies down first and then rises towards the receiver. Expert throwers use this throw to get the disc under and around the defenders. 

Tip: Airbounce is lost in the wind if the disc is popped up too high and could go straight into the ground if you throw the disc incorrectly. 

Trick: You can add an air bounce to the hammer,Scoober, bootstrap, forehand, and other throws.

Lefty Backend: Throwing a disc less than five yards can make it difficult to touch down on the mark as it comes too fast or too wobbly. Therefore, a lefty backhand throw is useful for short-ranges on your naturally dominant flick side.

Tip: The best time to use this throw in the game is when your handler runs upline. 

Trick: You can cheat on the grip; all you need is to pinch the middle of the disc with your fingers on the bottom and thumb on the top.

• High Release Flick (Elevator Forehand): This is another short-range throw like the lefty backhand. The flick release does not abide by the mechanics of a regular flick as the fingers are the main driving force to this throw rather than the wrist snap.

Tip: Make sure the edge of the disc which is opposite from your grip, is lower than the edge of the grip. 

Trick: You can pull back on the opposite edge with your off hand to add more spin to the disc.

Elevator Backhand: This is an ideal choice for a mid-range break throw while marking backhand . The high release helps the disc get over the receiver’s hand as the high arc gives the disc more touch.

Tip: Keep your grip towards the outer edge so that the elevator backhands tend to fall to the left for righthand throwers.

Trick: You can compensate for the fallback by leading your teammate on the receiving end.

• Push Pass: Bring your pointer fingers to the rim of the disc while using this throw. It has a similar grip to the backhand and is suitable for throwing a short-range pass on your flick side. You can rotate your arm in a circle to release the push pass like a ‘sky hook’ basketball shot. 

Tip: Avoid throwing a push pass against the wind because it will not generate a lot of spins. 

Trick: Put your fingers on the seam of the outer rim to get more power for your push pass.

• Pizza Pie: Just like people love pizza, this throw is also a favorite of Ultimate Frisbee fans as it is one of the rearrest throws in Ultimate.

Tip: Mastering this throw will boost your rep up.

Trick: You can catch this disc with the pizza grip.

Thus, these tips and tricks related to various throws will help you excel in the game and will for sure gain you compliments from your fans. Last but not least, a tip to amaze your fans or add an element of fun is that you can buy custom Frisbee discs and get them designed according to your imagination and interests. This will add a personal touch and more excitement to your game.

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