[TFDA] Skills and drills clinics this weekend for WLers
Martha S.Pentecost
ameda at mindspring.com
Fri Jan 5 16:20:16 EST 2007
hey, beej,
i'd love to join you, but i'm not sure i can. i'll be visiting in
raleigh and don't have a game til 2, so i don't know if i'll get away
by 11. do you need something more definite than that?
thanks!
martha
On Jan 3, 2007, at 1:34 PM, bj.x.witkin at gsk.com wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'll be offering a "skills and drills" clinic this weekend at 11 and
> again
> at 2 (or when Field 4 and I become available after the 12 o'clock
> game).
> If you're a new, relatively new, or even an experienced player looking
> to
> warm up and practice, and you want to work on basics of throwing and
> cutting, feel free to attend. Here's what I currently plan to cover,
> but
> if people are beyond this level we'll change it up:
>
> 1. Throwing basics. We'll form two lines facing each other so everyone
> has
> a partner, and we'll throw 20 (or more) of each of the 7 basic throws:
> flat backhand, flat forehand, inside-out backhand, inside-out forehand,
> outside-in forehand, outside-in backhand, and the hammer. We can talk
> about release points for each throw, and details of when each is
> appropriate.
>
> 2. Throwing with a mark. Two lines again, but this time in a stack. One
> line will throw, one will receive. The throwers will have a mark and
> we'll
> have the receivers cutting. Before the drill we can talk about basics
> for
> cutters and throwers both (pivoting to move the mark, fakes, good cuts
> vs.
> bad cuts, etc.). We'll do it backhand and forehand.
>
> 3. Time permitting, we'll also do the "kill drill" (also called the
> nietzche drill or the windshield wiper). The thrower stands still and
> throws to a receiver making sweeping "windshield wiper" cuts
> back-and-forth, throwing nice leading passes (we hope!). The receiver
> has
> to catch up to each pass, make the catch, pivot, and throw back to the
> thrower. This will help throwers work on throwing leading passes, and
> helps receivers work on making a catch and then collecting oneself to
> make
> a good throw. Added bonus: this drill will improve your wind (there's a
> reason it's called the kill drill).
>
> Finally, I'll be available to answer questions about anything
> Ultimate-related (within reason! Alan Hoyle and all you other
> smart-a$$es,
> just keep it to yourself, ya hear? ;-)
>
> If you're planning to attend this weekend, I'd REALLY appreciate it if
> you
> let me know just so I have a feel for how many we'll have. But you can
> still attend if you decide you want to at the last minute! Also, please
> bring your own disc (clearly marked with your name) to ensure we have
> enough discs for the drills.
>
> And to answer the question before it's even asked....Yes, I'll be
> bringing
> cookies. Consider that a bribe. If we get rained out this weekend I
> will
> announce cancellations or whatever as needed.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Beej
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