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    Fundamental skills in Ultimate Frisbee include gripping the disc correctly and mastering different types of throws and catches. There are two main throws: the forehand throw, which is the most efficient as it uses the least time and effort, and the backhand throw, which is one of the easiest and most common. There are also different catching techniques including the two-handed pancake catch and one-handed catches for discs above or below head level.

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    Fundamental skills in Ultimate Frisbee include gripping the disc correctly and mastering different types of throws and catches. There are two main throws: the forehand throw, which is the most efficient as it uses the least time and effort, and the backhand throw, which is one of the easiest and most common. There are also different catching techniques including the two-handed pancake catch and one-handed catches for discs above or below head level.

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    Fundamental skills in Ultimate Frisbee include gripping the disc correctly and mastering different types of throws and catches. There are two main throws: the forehand throw, which is the most efficient as it uses the least time and effort, and the backhand throw, which is one of the easiest and most common. There are also different catching techniques including the two-handed pancake catch and one-handed catches for discs above or below head level.

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    Ultimate Frisbee

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    Fundamental skills in Ultimate Frisbee include gripping the disc correctly and mastering different types of throws and catches. There are two main throws: the forehand throw, which is the most efficient as it uses the least time and effort, and the backhand throw, which is one of the easiest and most common. There are also different catching techniques including the two-handed pancake catch and one-handed catches for discs above or below head level.

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    Fundamental Skills

    In order to play Ultimate Frisbee


    properly, one must know the correct way
    of gripping the disc.
    1. Type of Throws
    A. Forehand Throw

    The Forehand Throw is the most efficient throw in Ultimate Frisbee because it uses the least amount of time and effort to execute. Good
    for short, medium, and long range, it is a difficult throw to master.
    Forehand Throw

    The thumb, index finger and middle finger


    should be used while keeping other fingers out of
    the way.

    First the thumb must stick out, thumbs up


    style while the index finger is gripping the inside
    edge of the disc.

    The wrist must be cocked back in preparation


    to throw the disc.
    In forehand throw, you’ll have to flick your wrist forward while keeping
    the disc parallel to the ground as it moves toward the opponent.
    Also called the Flick, the Two-finger, of the Side-arm.
    Steps: 1. Turn the knob
    2. Gun sign.
    3. Grasp the disc.
    4. Stance.
    The player must also get in the proper stance where he
    must step out with the feet slightly apart, pointing towards the
    receiver. The knees should be slightly bent to help maintain
    balance and gather power.
    B. Backhand Throw

    One of the easiest and most common throws in Ultimate Frisbee is the Backhand Throw. Inspired by the backhand in tennis, this movement is led by the same side of the body. Backhand throws can be used for short, medium, and long-range passing.
    1. Get a Grip

    Depending on which suits you better, either pinch grip the disc with the thumb
    of your dominant hand on top and the rest of your fingers on the bottom or put your
    index finger along the rim of the frisbee with three fingers on the bottom.
    2. Stand Upright
    Stand with your feet at shoulder width apart and keep your knees slightly bent.

    3. Face the Target


    Turn your body where your dominant hand is located towards your target by
    making sure your shoulder and elbow face that direction.

    4. Curl Up
    Curl your dominant hand and wrist till the disc lightly touches your forearm and
    bend your elbow until it touches your belly button. Keep your non-dominant arm
    back by your side.
    5. Step Up
    Take a step forward while turning your dominant foot towards the intended
    target.

    6. Release
    Start straightening your elbow. Next, snap your wrist. Point your index finger at
    the target and throw.
    1. Types of Catch
    There are two basic catching techniques that every Ultimate Frisbee player must master - the
    two-handed and one-handed catch. The former is the more versatile of the two techniques
    because there are more variations. Once mastered, you can proceed to tweak these basic
    techniques into more advanced ones that give you more leverage and flexibility on the field.
    1. Pancake Catch

    The most basic of the two-handed technique is the Pancake Catch.


    This is good for straightforward throws because all you have to do is to
    catch the disc safely with your palms facing each other like a pancake.
    When attempting this, keep your hands in front of and close to your body
    with both hands at right angles to gather the disc.
    2. Crab Catch

    The Crab Catch is normally only used when the disc is well above the head of the player or low
    around the ankles. Use both hands to grab on the leading edge of the disc, with one hand on either side.

    However, by catching the disk by the rim, you might allow it to have a tendency to spin out of control
    and out of your hands.
    3. One-handed Catch

    These are useful for throws around the ankles, well above the head,
    or far to either side that require you to stretch more. An example would
    be when the disc is skied way above receivers and defenders’ heads in
    the air.
    Important rules of catching:

    - Always keep your eye on the disc and the


    people around you.

    - The two-handed catch is always more


    preferable and easier than a one-handed catch.

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