Tobe Decraene’s Run’n’Gun Loophole
Throwing whilst running is allowed in the rules of Ultimate – Tobe Decraene heard about this loophole and has been using it to his advantage as much as possible – including against the USA’s travel calls in the World U24 Championships Final. WFDF Rules Chair Rueben Berg discusses the legality of the move, Felix looks at the technique and training needed to do it yourself, and we break down multiple examples of the move being used by Decraene in the 2023 season – scrutinising each clip for potential travelling. Will this Run’n’Gun move take off next season?
Also check out the Run’n’Gun Training session video, including warm-up exercises, drills, and modified games – become a member of our Patreon at the Training Tier level to gain access.
Throw’n’go Mechanics Training w/TobuFitness
This training video dives deep into exercises that can help improve your ability to do the “Throw and Go”, an integral part of dribbling or a small-ball style offense. We partnered with Justin Shelby from TOBU Fitness, an Ultimate Frisbee-specific strength and conditioning coach, who breaks down the specific joint and muscle movements needed to perform the “Throw and Go” at an elite level.
How to Flick Give-Go or Throw’n’go Lefty
Being able to run out of your throw on the flick side is as important as having a throw’n’go backhand. In this video Felix talks about technique you can use to maximise the acceleration out of your throw without risking travelling, and whilst minimising the risk of a travel being called against you.
Throw’n’go Gate – Basic Tekkers Drill
This is a simple drill to work on fundamental throw’n’go technique, suitable for players of all experience levels.
This video is slightly different to usual as there are no edits – you see the full explanation, execution, and group review of the exercise. Full video available for training tier patrons.
Perfecting the Throw’n’Go – Hive x TobuFitness
In an exciting collaboration between TobuFitness and Hive, this video shows examples of the throw’n’go being used to great effect in high level ultimate games, and Felix talks through the advantages which can be gained by accelerating out of your throws, including unlocking dribbling.
In the TobuFitness video, Justin talks about hip mobility, using hip internal rotation and the hip hinge to load the glutes, torso rotation, using gravity, to get low and accelerate forwards out of your throw.
How To Catch Better Than The Pros
Henry Fisher dropped a clap catch in the final of US Nationals 2021 – Noah takes a close look at exactly why, and what implications this has for the way we should train clap catching.
Felix’s series on Catching is being released at the Training Tier level, starting with Part 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/66675315.
Is This The Most Effective Move In Ultimate?
Goldfingers passed backwards on stall zero at least 17 times on their way to victory over XL Masters – usually in a sequence of flow that leads to a goal. Is this the most effective move currently in Ultimate, and why does it work so well in Hex? Felix takes a closer look.
The team from Potsdam (Germany) played 100% Hexagon Offence for the duration of this game and tournament, earning 3rd place and setting the bar for good hex play.
Every Score (compilation): https://www.patreon.com/posts/66372974
Every Turnover (analysis): https://www.patreon.com/posts/66372995
Check out the full game here: https://youtu.be/RAl0v3TtWWw
How to Dribble: The most unstoppable move in ultimate
Manuela Cardenas Dribbling Technique
Manuela Cardenas uses dribbling to work the disc the length of the field, and Felix provides a breakdown of how her technique makes her so difficult to stop, and what everybody can take away to add to their game.