Michael Lawler (former Brute Squad coach) has created a series of videos analyzing footage from the past couple of years and utilizing them as teaching moments. In this video, he analyzes 13 or so long throws from the Brute / Riot game at 2010 Worlds. This video looks at the 10 seconds leading up to the throws and tries to determine of the throw choices were good or not without knowing the outcome of the play.
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Handling in a zone can be intimidating, especially if you’re an inexperienced handler. The best way to get more comfortable handling in a zone is to get experience playing against a zone – which comes with playing tournaments. There are some other things to keep in mind which can help a handler – both new & experienced – so I hope you find some use for them:
Cutting,Psychology,Throwing
27 May 2011
There are a few things to keep in mind going from a cutter to a handler:
Well shoot. I’ve been wanting to do a frisbee trick shot video for about a year but just never seemed to fit it in amongst my other videos. I gotta give props to Brodie Smith for doing a sweet trick shots video of his own. My favourites are the ones where he throws the disc along a wall. It’s actually really easy to throw the disc but it’s pretty impressive the skill it takes to have the disc drop at the right spot. Check the video out here:
Which of his trick shots was your favourite?
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This video is in response to a fan question. A lot of players try to speed up the release of their throw by moving their arm and body faster but this usually makes them lose control of the throw. The key to speeding up the release of your throw is to work on your technique and make it as smooth as possible.
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