Ultimate

Essential Questions How does a forehand throw differ from a backhand throw in Ultimate? What is the difference between offensive strategies and defensive strategies associated with Ultimate Frisbee?

HISTORY Ultimate was originally created by Joel Silver of Columbia High School in New Jersey in Silver and friends adapted the rules of Frisbee Football and ultimately invented the fast moving team sport we know today as the sport of Ultimate. Silver admitted that he only said this as something of a joke and he did not foresee the sport’s popularity taking off like it did. The first game of Ultimate Frisbee took place between the School Council and The Colombian Newspaper in 1968 which was won by the newspaper by a score of 11-7.

ULTIMATE EQUIPMENT Ultimate DiscCones to mark End Zone Frisbee/Disc flyer

HOW TO PLAY There are 2 teams of each. Game begins with a throw-off determined by a coin toss. Games consist of 2-24 minute halves. Goals are worth 1 point. A goal is scored by advancing the disc past the goal line and is caught by a teammate. Change of possession each time a team scores. Ball advances by passing the disc from player to player. The game is won by the team with the most points after time has expired.

HOW TO PLAY MODIFIED GAME RULES When you catch the frisbee you may take no more than 3 steps. At any time you are allowed to pivot on one foot. You can only hold the frisbee for 10 seconds and then it must be thrown to a teammate. The defense (team not holding the frisbee) counts to 10 so the offense is aware of when they must throw. The frisbee makes progress down the field by being thrown and then caught by teammates. All other rules remain the same.

ULTIMATE SAFETY In a regulation game of Ultimate players need to wear athletic shoes and clothing Players need to be aware of all surroundings making sure to not come in contact with another player Make sure Ultimate field is free of debris Practice proper communication and good listening

ULTIMATE FIELD GOAL LINE AND END ZONE Goal Line-The line a team has to cross with the frisbee to score End Zone-The area of the playing field where the frisbee must be caught to score points

TRAVELING A violation that occurs when a player runs while holding the frisbee or when the thrower lifts his/her pivot foot The throw from one team to the other that starts play at the beginning of a half or after a goal TURNOVER Any event resulting in a change of the team in possession of the frisbee THROW OFF FOUL An agreed upon violation of the rules

BACKHAND THROW 6 th grade A throw in which a player brings the frisbee across to the other side of the body and then throws it forward.

BACKHAND THROW CUES 6 th grade 1. Grip 2. Throwing shoulder to target 3. Cross body and release forward 4. Follow through

FOREHAND THROW A throw in which a person swings the arm backward and then rotates it forward along the same side of the body. The frisbee should roll of the middle finger.

FOREHAND THROW CUES 1.Grip 2.Non-throwing arm towards target. 3.Swing back and roll of middle finger. 4.Snap wrist and follow through

TWO HANDED CATCH 7 th grade A catch performed by placing one hand on top and the other on the bottom of the frisbee, bringing both hands together to grasp the frisbee.

TWO HANDED CATCH CUES 7 th grade 1.Place one hand on top 2.Place one hand on bottom 3.(make a sandwich) *Alternatively * 1.Bring hands together to grab outside of the rim

ONE HANDED CATCH A catch performed by positioning the thumb up if the frisbee falls below the chest or the thumb down if the frisbee approaches above the chest.

ONE HANDED CATCH CUES 1.Below chest-Hand with thumb up 2.Above chest- Position hand with thumb down

GUARD 8 th grade Refers to either the act of covering the person with the frisbee (often stopping that person from throwing in one direction) or the person covering the frisbee him/herself. GUARDING

GUARD CUES 8 th grade 1. Knees slightly bent 2. Mirror opponent 3. Arms out to side GUARDING

OFFENSE The team with possession of the frisbee The team attempting to prevent a score DEFENSE Offense Defense

ULTIMATE VOCABULARY STALL- Time a thrower has to get rid of the frisbee (“Stalling 1,2, 10) STALL COUNT- The defensive player counts up to ten, if the frisbee is not released before the count reaches ten, it results in a turnover. HANDLER- The person with the frisbee. POINT OR SCORE- When the frisbee is caught in the end zone by a player on the offense.

COGNITION ASSESSMENT TOOLS

WHY SHOULD I PLAY TEAM ULTIMATE FRISBEE? Playing ultimate frisbee is good for my cardiovascular health Playing ultimate frisbee stimulates my brain Playing ultimate frisbee keeps my muscles strong Ultimate frisbee allows me to meet new people and play with friends

HOW WILL ULTIMATE FRISBEE BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE? Playing ultimate keeps me at a healthy weight Playing ultimate helps me stay energized and keeps me from being sleepy Playing ultimate is a great way to meet new people and have fun with friends

IDENTIFY THE FRISBEE Handball Football Tennis ball Basketball Frisbee/Disc Flyer

IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING ULTIMATE FRISBEE BasketballUltimate Frisbee Soccer Football

ULTMIATE FRISBEE COGNITION ASSESSMENT What skill am I doing? Two handed catch What equipment is this? Goal Why should I play Ultimate Frisbee? It’s good for my heart health How will playing Ultimate Frisbee help me in my life? It will help me maintain a healthy weight

COGNITION INFORMATION

WHY SHOULD I PLAY TEAM ULTIMATE FRISBEE?

HOW WILL ULTIMATE FRISBEE BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?

IDENTIFY THE FRISBEE

IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING ULTIMATE FRISBEE

ULTMIATE FRISBEE COGNITION ASSESSMENT What skill am I doing? What equipment is this? Why should I play Ultimate Frisbee? How will playing Ultimate Frisbee help me in my life?