Progress

Its been a while since I've written on this thing, because there are things more important in life than ultimate. Also, by the end of last season I realized what an obnoxious jackass ultimate had made me.

Enough of that though. Progress.

My throws have improved quite a bit. I've been breaking the mark more easily and have also been getting more comfortable throwing scoobers. I've gotten rid of the nasty habit to constantly break high backhand and have gotten used to throwing low backhands. I've been easily breaking marks with my IO forehand, which means that I've either improved or our marks just suck.

My hucks have improved too, but although I've regained touch on my forehand huck, I've lost the ability to pin point where I want it to go. The only exception is my IO flick. Backhand, I just have to worry about stepping out more and still not worrying about smacking my mark in the face. If they lose a tooth or something, whatever, it'll be on the follow through.

Defense. Defensively, I've learned a lot of stuff from YCC and NUTC. Like not turning your hips and getting your body in the way of the receiver. That stuff helps a lot. The one thing I need to work on is still skying. I know I can sky people pretty easily, but in game, I usually have the mindset of avoiding contact during skying. I'll usually run in to box someone out, but then give the position back because I'm afraid of cleating him.


Offensively, I really haven't played in a good vert stack in a while. Recently, I've felt like all my cuts have been wasted because I have noobs running in and out of the lanes in front of me. So, I can't really judge myself on cuts. I've chosen to mostly cut this year and let Steve, Wes, and possibly Jay handle the disc.

Athletically, I've been getting back in shape. Gradually, but its better than nothing.

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