I was just looking on the brown website and saw a link called "zip's tips". What he writes is interesting and seems like it would be very helpful. If nothing else, read 19 May 03: mental game [from Paul Greff] . Would one of you forward this onto carl (I dunno his email)...he may want to do something like this for our website or even copy and paste some of the things Zip says...go to:And there are other ultimate resources out there as well. I'd recommend these, to start:http://www.brown.edu/Athletics/Mens_Ultimate/
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One of my favorites is this:
the dump
1)when you hear the word "six" turn your body and face your defender so now you are being marked straight-up.
2)make eye contact with your dump and wait for him to make his move.
3)when the dump has made a cut and is open, put the disc out into space.
other important points:
-to accomplish 3) you will have to make a break mark throw. see zips tips tomorrow for more on making a good break mark throw.
-if your throw allows the dump to run onto the disc and catch in the motion of his movement (as opposed to stopping and having to wait for the throw) it will be easier for him to make another throw to the break side.
-finally and most importantly: dont give up on your dump. if you turn at stall 6 and he is covered on his first fake do not turn back upfield. this is what happens: everyone will have stopped cutting and you will turn back to your dump. now at stall 8/9 most markers will strike around to guard the dump because he knows its all youve got. at this point you will a)get stalled b)get point blocked or c)throw a big, looping dump which will result in an even bigger loss. STICK WITH YOUR DUMP! if at stall 9 he has fallen/has no chance of getting open, turn upfield and throw it in the direction of your best receiver.
But I think this is equaly good advice:
sandwiches
when you eat a sandwich, eat the first half holding it "right side up" and the second half "upside down". some sandwiches are much better in one orientation, due to placement of meat, cheese, condiments and vegetables. for some of you, this will be an inconsequential tip, for others it might change your life. either way, try it out, ive worked in a deli for many years and if there is one thing i know in life it is sandwiches (a side note for veteran sandwich eaters: if you like, you can eat the first half of the first half in the primary orientation and the second half of that first half in the secondary orientation. the second half of the sandwich can then be consumed in the preferred orientation).
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