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Making the Must of Pick-Up Ultimate

Making the Most of Pick-Up Ultimate

Ultimate TipsBy Eric HartApril 3, 2017Leave a comment

It’s more than a game to many of us, but it’s still a game. As the weather warms and the days get longer we all get excited about getting outside and playing some Ultimate. While some see pick-up as a time to throw that perfect huck or make a great lay out catch, others are…

The Vertical Stack: For Beginners and Experts Only

The Vertical Stack: For Beginners and Experts Only

Ultimate TipsBy Eric HartApril 13, 20161 Comment

Something So Simple, But So Complex The vertical stack (vert stack) is like a Rubik’s cube. It looks boring and the instructions are simple. Turn the rows and make each side one color. Then you discover the endless combinations and before you know it, this simple toy has become a symbol for geniuses. The vertical…

How (and Why) to run a Horizontal Stack

Ultimate TipsBy Eric HartMarch 15, 2015Leave a comment

There’s lots of offensive sets that Ultimate teams can use to run their offense. The horizontal stack (ho stack) is one of the more popular offenses used by new and experienced teams alike. In this post, I will lay out the basic principles of a ho stack and what types of teams can benefit most…

Ultimate Basics: Defense

Ultimate Basics: Defense

Ultimate TipsBy Eric HartSeptember 29, 2014Leave a comment

These ideas will help you succeed as an Ultimate player even if you aren’t a great thrower, fast runner or have years experience. Follow this advice and you’ll be better in no time. (This can also serve as a reminder for experienced players).

Ultimate Basics: Offense

Ultimate Basics: Offense

Ultimate TipsBy Eric HartSeptember 22, 2014Leave a comment

Basic Concepts to Help You Grow as an Ultimate Player Here are 5 tips to keep in mind as you learn how to play Ultimate. These ideas will help you succeed as an Ultimate player even if you aren’t a great thrower, fast runner or have years experience. Follow this advice and you’ll be better…

Putting Spirit of the Game to the Test

Putting Spirit of the Game to the Test

Ultimate TipsBy Eric HartSeptember 17, 2014Leave a comment

Spirit of the Game is my favorite part of Ultimate. It is what separates Ultimate from every other sport and also creates a great game that is played without referees at the highest level. Spirit of the Game, or simply Spirit, is the glue that holds our sport together, but Spirit is a very fragile thing.

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