ULTIMATE FRISBEE STUDY GUIDE

18. The marker should maintain sufficient room or "disk space" around the thrower to give the throwerenough workable room. The marker may not obstruct the vision of the thrower. The defense may not“double team” the thrower.Common Ultimate Frisbee TermsForceA force is any tactic used by the defending team to force the thrower to throw to a specific area of the field.BackhandThe backhand is the standard throw for ultimate players. This throw has the players fingers curled underthe disc with the thumb on top. Right-handed throwers bring disc to left side of body.DumpA dump is a throw to a person who is usually used as a safety valve. Normally someone that is standingclose or even behind the thrower for an easy outlet.HammerA forehand grip that is thrown over the head is a hammer. This throw results in the disc flying upside downbefore tailing off at the end of its flight.PullA long throw that starts play and initiates the opposing team’s possession is called a pull. This is used in asimilar way to the kickoff in footballStackA stack is an offensive strategy that lines up offensive players one behind the other as they each break aseparate way in an attempt to get open.Stall countThe defensive player counts up to ten, and if the offensive player has not thrown the disc before he/shecounts to ten then it results in a turnover.ZoneDefensive strategy where the markers (defenders) are not responsible for an individual offensive player butinstead defend a portion of the field.One on One DefenseEach defender guards a specific offensive player.Ultimate Frisbee Skills & StrategiesThe Backhand: The backhand is the throw that most people know.• Grip the disc with a closed first, your fingers wrapped around the rim and the thumb on top (but notstraight out).• Your feet should be about shoulder width apart in line with your target.• Rotate your upper body away from you target while putting your weight on your back foot.• Then, shifting your weight forward with a step, rotate your upper body toward your target, whileswinging your arm and the disc forward in a smooth, level motion.• Snap your wrist as you release the disc at your target to put more spin on it. This motion is thesame as snapping a towel.The Forehand:• Grip the disc in your hand between your thumb and your index finger. Your thumb should be on topof the disc. Your middle and index fingers should be on the inside rim of the disc. For more stabilityextend your index finger toward the middle of the disc.• Your feet should be shoulder width apart and you should be facing your receiver.• Begin with your weight shifted to your pivot foot.• Draw your forearm and the disc back slightly.• Smoothly shift your weight to your non-pivot foot and turn your body, shoulders, and forearmforward as you snap your wrist, releasing the disc at your target.• Be sure to keep your arm parallel to the ground and your palm faced up while practicing this throw.Catching: Along with throwing, catching is one of the two most important skills. Make sure to always keepyour eyes on the disc until you have possession.