Forehand
.TO FOLLOW ALONG WITH PLAYERS AS THEY DESCRIBE AND EXECUTE THE PROCESS OF HOW TO THROW A PROPER FOREHAND, PLEASE WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A2q25AkW64&t=2s (skip to 1 minute and 33 seconds). |
A forehand, or flick, is the other most commonly executed throw in ultimate frisbee. If executed properly, it uses the least amount of energy. |
Power GRIP
Like backhand, there are multiple grips that can be used to hold the frisbee when executing a forehand. There is the power grip and the split finger grip. For the power grip, use your middle finger, index finger, and thumb to make a gun. Have the palm of your hand facing you. With the top of the disc facing you, place the disc in the webbing between your thumb and index finger. There should be no distance between the webbing and the disc. Point your index finger and middle finger along the inside rim of the disc towards you, then point your thumb on the top of the disc towards the center of the disc; your thumb should sit well into the rings on the top of the disc. Your thumb should essentially be parallel to the flat plane on the top of the disc. Your ring finger and little finger should be extended along the outer rim of the disc resting on the edge for further stability.
Split finger grip
For the split finger grip, spread out your index and middle finger so that the index finger is pointing more towards the center of the disc, while your middle finger is still hugging the rim. This provides more stability in the grip and thus more accuracy.
Wrist Motion
As previously stated, snapping the wrist is key to having flat, accurate throws. Similar to the wrist motion for backhand throws, stand ten yards apart from one another. Start with the disc being completely vertical on the outside of your dominant leg, then turn your wrist sideways so the disc is horizontal, and your forearm is facing upward. Cock your wrist back away from your body, then snap your wrist forward and release the disc. When standing ten feet apart, you can move your arm forward a miniscule amount, but the emphasis should be from your wrist. Think of the wrist movement as though you are snapping a towel. Ideally, the disc will wrap around your index and middle finger to then “fling” forward towards your target.
Arm motion
For arm movement, square your hips to your target and turn your dominant shoulder slightly backwards so your dominant arm moves backwards. Turn your shoulder to the front to move your arm forward and finish with your arm facing upwards, pointed towards the target and straight out in front of you.
Footwork
The footwork for a flick is simple. Begin with your feet shoulder width apart and your body even with the target in front of you. Step out into a 20 degree forward sideways lunge with your dominant foot. You should be on your toes on your non-dominant foot. Execute the arm and wrist motion as discussed before.
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