Tag Archives: frisbee

The Logic of Playing 4 Women

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Understanding Ultimate

There’s a default in most high-level mixed teams to play 4 men most of the time. The data in this useful article show that quite clearly. But continuing that default behaviour under the new rules would be foolish. It is … Continue reading →

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On Referees, TRGs, and WUCCs

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Understanding Ultimate

You’re probably thinking by now that I’ve said all I can possibly say about the nuances of the various officiating systems. I do tend to go on about it a bit¹. But here we go again… Is there any meaningful … Continue reading →

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Pulling, Part 4 – Rollers

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Understanding Ultimate

(See Parts 1, 2 & 3 on these links) The roller pull is my absolute favourite throw. You don’t always have the right wind for it – a left-to-right cross-headwind is perfect (for a right handed backhand thrower) – but … Continue reading →

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On Pulling for Distance

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Understanding Ultimate

Most of us try really hard to pull as far as we can to start a point. Is that really our best option? Of course, distance is a good thing. If we can throw it deep in their endzone, then … Continue reading →

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On Generating Spin

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Understanding Ultimate

Reading r/ultimate this morning, there’s a question from someone struggling to generate spin on their short throws, and (so far) none of the replies has talked about the first thing I would say to a new player in this situation. … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Bids – USAU vs WFDF Rules

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Understanding Ultimate

Charlie Eisenhood over at Ultiworld has posted just recently about his proposed solution to dangerous play, which is basically better enforcement and stricter punishments – the traditional response seen in all other sports.

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