Disc In! The Games Concept Approach to Teaching Ultimate Frisbee

"Disc In!" was launched on the 3rd of November 2007 during the National Sports Conference. This book is supported by the Singapore Physical Education Association (SPEA) and Icon books and multimedia pte ltd.

Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Education and Second Minister for Finance has kindly written the foreword to support this book.

This book aims to share best practices with physical educators, specialist, coaches and players. It also emplifies how teachers can contribute to ongoing research in sports and other fields.
This book is also written to increase the awareness of Ultimate Frisbee in Singapore.

Besides the description of skills involved in the game, you will also understand the skill developmental process (systematic flow chart), tactical problems, cutting for disc and handling framework. You will also find 12 lesson plans for teaching Ultimate Frisbee at the back of the book!

What can you do with this book? You can read it, keep it, share it, recommend it, but do not PHOTOCOPY it!

Each book cost $25 and proceeds from this book will cover the publishing cost and support SPEA in future events to increase the status of Physical Education in Singapore. Please support me even if you feel that you already know a lot about Ultimate. You might find something interesting.

If you would like to have a copy of this book, please e-mail me at discin@gmail.com to order.

Monday, April 28, 2008

Striving for accuracy

Everything we do is about accuracy. Some professions require more accuracy. However, in every occupation, one needs to be accurate in their facts. How can we apply this concept of accuracy in our game of Ultimate?

The first thing that comes to your mind is throws. Yes, and you are right. Throwing accurating can save your team lots of turnovers and unneccessary layouts.

Accuracy in your cuts. Determine when you are ready and suppose to cut will prevent clogging. Knowing where and when cuts is key to getting free. This is especially important if your team is executing a set play.

Accuracy in calls. Spirit of the Game...

Jokes about accuracy.

At an international convention, a speaker was introduced with great panache. He was said to have made a million dollars in oil in Saudi Arabia. When he got up on stage he made the following corrections; "Firstly, it was not Saudi Arabia, but Nigeria. Secondly, it was not oil but coconuts. Thirdly, it was not a million dollars but it was half a million. Lastly, I did not make it, I lost it.

So moral of the story, get your facts right. :)

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