Flik Academy - Ultimate Frisbee Throwing Fundamentals: Build Accuracy & Control
Module: Throwing shapes: understand angle, height, and release
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Backhand OI: control angle through wrist position (Part 1)
Outside-in, or "OI", refers to a disc that moves ‘out’ with respect to the thrower’s body initially, then curves back ‘in’ as it fades. For example, a right-handed player throwing a backhand will release the disc on the left side of their body; if it has an outside in curve, then it will initially move towards the left (“outside”), then fade back towards the right (“in”).
Backhand OI: refine control through arm mechanics (Part 2)
Let's focus on the flight of the disc after applying the previous lesson
Backhand IO: shape throws to attack different spaces
Inside out, or "IO", refers to a disc that moves ‘in’ with respect to the thrower’s body initially, then curves back ‘out’ as it fades. For example, a right-handed player throwing a backhand will release the disc on the left side of their body; if it has an inside out curve, then it will initially move towards the right (“inside”), then fade back towards the left (“out”).
Backhand release angle: control nose up vs nose down
Tilting the front of the disc - the "nose" - up or down will impact whether the disc goes up or down
Forehand OI: wrist position for angle control (Part 1)
Learn to curve your forehand throws "outside-in" or OI with these tips
Forehand OI: arm mechanics for consistent shape (Part 2)
Changing your arm angle can also generate an OI curve
Forehand IO: wrist control for inside-out shape (Part 1)
Learn how to use your wrist to generate an inside-out or "IO" forehand
Forehand IO: arm mechanics for controlled flight (Part 2)
Changing your arm position will also generate IO forehands