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Ultimate: Backhand Fake to Forehand Throw

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Practice moving from the ‘Backhand with pivot’ position to the ‘Forehand with pivot’ position smoothly

Ensure that you are balanced throughout the movement
Try to avoid putting your foot down in the middle; it should take a single step to perform this move.
When learning this movement, take a slight pause in the final position before releasing the disc to ensure that you are balanced

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Forehand Throw with Pivot:

Turn your body to face your throwing partner

If you throw with your left hand:

Step out further with your left foot; as wide as is comfortable while ensuring that you can maintain your balance
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:

Step out further with your right foot; as wide as is comfortable while ensuring that you can maintain your balance
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

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Backhand Fake with Pivot:

Turn your body to face your throwing partner
If you throw with your left hand:

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

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

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Fake Out!:

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?

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Backhand Throw with Pivot:

Turn your body to face your throwing partner If you throw with your left hand: 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 Bend your left leg at the knee to allow you to get lower on your throw Rotate from the waist so you can see your throwing partner, and in one smooth motion rotate your torso and flick your wrist as you release the disc, keeping the disc horizontal throughout. If you throw with your right hand: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 Bend your right leg at the knee to allow you to get lower on your throw Rotate from the waist so you can see your throwing partner, and in one smooth motion rotate your torso and flick your wrist as you release the disc, keeping the disc horizontal throughout.

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