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The Underappreciated Art In Ultimate: Let’s Talk Defense
In Ultimate, offense seems to get all the love. Even on Excel Ultimate, our premium library is full of throwing tutorials, cutting tips, and offensive strategies. Yet defensive is half the game and the beauty of Ultimate is that everyone has to play defense at some...
The Invisible Energy in Ultimate
The Invisible Energy in Ultimate. Is the mental side of the sport holding you back from your true potential? All of the skills and athleticism in the world means nothing if you cannot materialize them when they count the most. Take a second to check in to your...
A Beautiful Return: 4 Reflections Coming Back to the Field
Hey folks! Jonny Malks here. I’m a player for the D.C. Breeze, D.C. Space Heater, and a former U-20 Team USA Captain. In the past few months, I graduated from William & Mary, started a new job here at Excel, and, perhaps most relatably, got back out on the...
7 Throwing Tips I Wish I Knew Earlier
The Forehand is actually ‘The Forehands’ For several years I have come around to the conclusion that players should not just develop one stock forehand but rather develop the ability to throw a variety of different forehands. It is important for several reasons, first...
Returning To Ultimate: 3 Things You Need to Know First
Many players take the term “OFF season” a bit too literally, and end up not training much, if at all, for the sport after the season ends. This is especially true with Ultimate being put on hold for most of the world. It will return and as practices and tournaments...
Virtual Ultimate: 10 Engaging and Creative Practice Plans for Quarantine
This list is for everyone looking for unique, engaging, and interactive ways to hold a virtual Ultimate practice. As coach of Ultimate at American University, I have utilized the Zoom platform to host team practices. Not everything revolves around strategy and...
Ultimate Frisbee Tryouts: What to Expect and How to Succeed
Ultimate tryouts are an inevitable part of every ultimate player's journey. Starting at they youth level with YCCs, through college programs, club teams, national selections and beyond, you will go through a try-out many, many times. This article brings a dual...
Hucking In Ultimate: Balancing Power and Precision on Your Throws
Hucking is the finest version of throwing. Well thrown hucks are artistic, powerful, efficient and breathtaking. The ability to huck can open up entire offenses, put defenders in a bind, and is a ticket to playing time at every level. This article will show you how to...
Winning in the Air: Secrets to Skying Any Opponent
Photo: Leonardo Tronconis Winning in the air is a culmination of certain skills. Perhaps two of the most important of the bunch are, how high you can jump and how well you can read the disc. The exciting part is that both of these skills can be improved upon with the...
Goal Setting: Map Your Journey For Ultimate Success
This article aims to highlight some of my personal takeaways from my personal journey over the years as I developed into an Ultimate player and coach. Below are some ways I approached my Ultimate Frisbee goals. Sign up for Excel Premium and get started chasing...
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