We’re going to use handler defense to drive home a point, and I’ll explain a new concept on the topic. Here’s the situation: it’s a trap mark on the forehand sideline, and you are playing defense on the handler reset. They are standing fairly even with the thrower, 8...
What Is Ultimate Frisbee? Beginner Rules, How to Play, and Ultimate Frisbee Basics Hi — I’m Rowan, a professional Ultimate Frisbee player and catch. I’ve spent the last decade playing and coaching this sport all over the world, and if you’re reading this, you’re...
How Do Frisbees Fly? A detailed look at the science and feel behind flying discs. I just put a video from our premium library on our Community Page that breaks down the technical side of disc flight—and shows how you can use that knowledge to your advantage. While...
I wouldn’t consider my 2025 season a successful year of ultimate. My career-long goal — making the USA World Games roster — ended on a dusty field in San Antonio. The coaches had been clear: my path onto the team was as a center handler, driving the offense. And this...
Film is a cheat code. Use it. “How should I watch film?” That’s one of the top three questions I get when coaching Ultimate all over the world. In my latest YouTube episode following Boston Dig Ultimate on our push to Nationals, I briefly broke down some game film of...
Ultimate has been a joyful journey that has taught me so much. Today, I’ll share five lessons I’ve learned on becoming an athlete and working to maintain those abilities for more than a decade. While this topic has always been a passion of mine, I recently received my...
