Issues

Here are the issues that we have already released. The plan is to release another issue every two weeks throughout the season. Keep checking back for updates.

Issue No. 11 | Cutting From The Middle Of A Horizontal Stack

We've asked our authors for tips on what to do in the middle positions of a flat-stack to maximize your abilities, your's teams offense, or your D.

Issue No. 10 | Throwing For Distance

In this issue of The Huddle we have asked our roster of authors to explore what it takes to get more distance on throws (both hucks and pulls), and some techniques, drills, and exercises players can use to improve their long throws.

Issue No. 9 | Sub-Calling

The most terrifying aspect of captaining or coaching, for many players, is being responsible for deciding who plays, and when. In this issue, we'll discuss the thought processes that go into making these decisions.

Issue No. 8 | Catching

Of the most fundamental skills in Ultimate, throwing definitely tops the list. But close behind is catching. Catching is absolutely vital to playing Ultimate.

Issue No. 7 | Zone Defense

In this issue of The Huddle we asked our roster of authors to discuss zone defense. In particular we asked them to describe their favorite zone—the one they feel the most confident in and the one they like the most—and tell us its strengths and weaknesses.

Issue No. 6 | Footwork

We have asked our authors to discuss examples of good footwork on the field and what we can do to improve, illustrate who they have seen that demonstrates superior skills in this manner, and show us what may be some telltale signs of poor form.

Issue No. 5 | Dump Adjustments

You are in an elimination game against a very strong defensive team, and as the game moves along you find that your offense is having to work extremely hard to throw reset throws. In this situation, how do you get your reset handlers to work more effectively?

Issue No. 4 | The "Up!" Call

You're locked in on D against a downfield cutter when they plant and head deep. Milliseconds later, the "Up!" call reaches your ears...the deep ball is coming. What should you do?

Issue No. 3 | Defending A Hucker

How should your team adjust against a great thrower that is, surprisingly, expanding his repertoire in this game? You are down at halftime, and need to make a defensive decision.

Issue No. 2 | Trying Out

If you are trying out for a team, or even if you are interested in how captains of various teams approach their tryout process...keep reading.

Issue No. 1 | Horizontal vs. Vertical

Which offense works better into the wind? With a strong downwind? What about a stiff crosswind? What adjustments can you make strategically in either offense in a very strong (sustained 20-mph +) wind?