by rowan757 | Apr 5, 2021 | Excel Ultimate
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...
by rowan757 | Mar 5, 2021 | Excel Ultimate
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...
by rowan757 | Oct 15, 2020 | Excel Ultimate
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...
by rowan757 | Oct 9, 2020 | Excel Ultimate
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...
by rowan757 | Sep 1, 2020 | Excel Ultimate
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...
by rowan757 | Aug 1, 2020 | Excel Ultimate
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...
