50-50 by Dominick Smyth
3+
A 1-on-1 catching competition that gives participants opportunities to practice catching high discs under pressure while avoiding contact.
Skills:
Catching
Themes:
Basics
Setup:
A thrower, A, starts with the disc. Two receivers, B and c, start 5-10m away from A.
Rotation:
Thrower > Receiver > Receiver
Step 1
- A throws to B and C.
- B and C compete to catch the disc, without making contact.
- Change thrower after each throw.
Pre-Requisite Drills:
Tips:
Dominick Smyth says:
As this is a catching competition, the thrower should look to make soft, easily catchable throws. Majority of throws will be above receivers heads though some may be in front or beyond receivers.
Receivers should pay careful attention to ultimate's non-contact rule.