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Learn how to do advanced frisbee throws for Ultimate Frisbee.

Frosty pulls together some good information on hamstring pulls in sports and how to avoid them (static stretching is not the answer). Also details a pretty intense field workout.

One of the challenges of coaching is having young players as well as older players understand the difference in the window of opportunity of i/o throws and o/i throws. Especially break throws.

No matter what level of team here in the northeast, at least once a game, there is always the dreaded i/o break turnover to someone making a cone cut from the back of the stack.

Many of you may be familiar with the standard set of 100 throws. They're effective, but there are other aspects we can vary (speed, height, etc...). So here are 2 other sets of throws you can use.

Talks about the myth that standards for girls in sports need to be set lower since their bodies can't handle as much. Emphasizes the need for year-round training and strengthening exercises.

Every Ultimate team is a different collection of different types of talent. How coaches and captains manage that talent can be the deciding factor in a season. Are your players sure of what they are supposed to do on the field? Are they ready to fill specific roles, and to devote their energy where it is most beneficial?

Horizontal stack offenses have become the new paradigm in a relatively short time. Many teams have adopted these types of offenses as initiation, rather than continuation, continues to be sought in the face of pressure defenses at all levels of the game.

I feel this book is targeted at beginners and coaches teaching beginners. That doesn't mean that the intermediate or advanced player won't get anything out of the book, but the beginner group will get the greatest benefit.

Darroh is a senior with TUFF in his final year of eligibility. He started his college ultimate career at Louisiana State University and is one of my best ultimate friends. Needless to say, he was happy to answer some of my questions regarding Texas’ involvement in Conference1.