FRISBEE

​ULTIMATE FRISBEE 101

COACH RICO CIFRA

PRAYER

Summary of Frisbee history

Background & History of Frisbee

• 1940s – College students play by tossing empty pie tins from the Frisbie Pie Company.
  
  

• 1957 – Toy company Wham-O produces the first plastic flying disc called the Frisbee.
  
  

• Late 1960s – Ultimate Frisbee is invented by students as a team sport.
  
  

• 1960s (same era) – Disc Golf emerges as a competitive disc sport.
  
  

• Today– Frisbee is played worldwide, both recreationally and competitively.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the basic history and origin of Frisbee, including how it evolved from a simple toy into organized sports like Ultimate Frisbee and Disc Golf.

• Demonstrate correct technique for the backhand throw, including grip, stance, and follow-through, with control and accuracy over short distances.

• Engage in partner and small-group throwing drills to practice backhand throws, improve coordination, and develop communication skills.

Open Ended

What sport does ultimate frisbee remind you of?

Open Ended

What do you know about Ultimate frisbee?

Open Ended

Which skill-related fitness components (like agility, balance, coordination, speed, power, or reaction time) are most important when playing Frisbee, and how do they help you perform better during throws, catches, or movement without the disc?

Fundamentals of Frisbee

​-Types of throwing
-Types of catching
-Spatial awareness

Rules simplified

• No running with the disc – You must pass it to move forward.

• Score in the end zone – Catch the disc in the other team’s end zone to earn a point.

• Change of possession – If the disc is dropped, intercepted, or goes out, the other team gets it.

• No contact – Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact sport; avoid physical collisions.