Cutting Into Space
This tutorial video for the Calgary Ultimate Association talks about how to cut into space. The key points are: Know where the open and break […]
cutting in ultimate
Cutting for Connections
In my previous post I highlighted the importance of connections within ultimate. I’d recommend having a read of the full post. As a recap, the […]
Check Your Shoulder – Give-Go
Last example for now. Give Go. Handler’s at the brick with the disc. Ho-stack setup with 2 dumps and 4 across. A few cuts get […]
Check Your Shoulder – Buttonhook
Ok, another example. Check your shoulder on buttonhook cuts. When cutting away, look back at the thrower (aka “check your shoulder) before you plant to […]
Getting Open Because You Think You Can
During a post-game debrief at Montreal Jazzfest, the other captains used me as an example of being able to “always get open” on my cuts. […]
Experience Matters
Let’s compare two similar players with the same quantifiable skills and dimensions. One of the intangible differentiators is experience. We’ve all seen those tall, fast […]
Mastering the Art of Cutting in Ultimate
Cutting is the art of getting free from a defender at a time and in a position that enables the cutter to be thrown to. […]