Ultimate: Backhand Throw with Pivot

Grip: lightly pinch the rim of the disc between thumb, and two forefingers.

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

1. Player 1 and Player 2 start facing the same direction, into the space where the disc will be thrown
2. Player 2 has the disc
3. Player 2 turns and throws to Player 1.
4. Player 2 then runs across in front of Player 1, who throws into space for Player 2 to catch
5. Aim to throw into the space in front of Player 2
6. Don’t throw too hard; this is easier to execute if thrown softly