Ultimate: Backhand Fake to Forehand Throw

Turn your body to face your throwing partner

If you throw with your left hand:

1. Step out further with your left foot; as wide as is comfortable while ensuring that you can maintain your balance
2. Rotate from the waist so you can see your throwing partner, and in one smooth motion rotate your torso and flick your wrist to release the throw

If you throw with your right hand:

1. Step out further with your right foot; as wide as is comfortable while ensuring that you can maintain your balance
2. Rotate from the waist so you can see your throwing partner, and in one smooth motion rotate your torso and flick your wrist to release the throw

1. Turn your body to face your throwing partner

2. If you throw with your left hand:

1. Keep your right foot as your pivot and step over with your left foot to a comfortable position; your hips should now face 180 degrees away from your throwing partner

2. Bend your left leg at the knee to allow you to get lower on your throw

3. Rotate from the waist so you can see your throwing partner, and in one smooth motion rotate your torso and flick your wrist to release the throw

3. If you throw with your right hand:

1. Keep your left foot as your pivot and step over with your right foot to a comfortable position; your hips should now face 180 degrees away from your throwing partner

2. Bend your right leg at the knee to allow you to get lower on your throw

3. Rotate from the waist so you can see your throwing partner, and in one smooth motion rotate your torso and flick your wrist to release the throw

• Form groups of three
• One player stands in front of the thrower as the "screen"; the thrower then pivots out to the side so they can see the receiver
• Screens should stand still with arms by their sides
• Throw the disc.
• The thrower then runs to the person who caught the disc, stands in front of them to be the "screen".
• Repeat this process until everyone is comfortable with the reason for pivoting

• In pairs, players are encouraged to practice fakes and throws with a pivot
• Ensure that players are pivoting on the correct leg
• Try to make your fake look like your throw; can your partner tell whether you're about to throw or fake?