Lesson 3: Offense - Cutting & Pivoting
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will execute a "V-cut" to create space from a defender and use a pivot foot to change throwing lanes.
How can you improve your ability to get yourself open so you can receive the Frisbee during a game?
Pivot, V-cut, Fake, Clearing, Open-side
Standard 2 (Uses knowledge of movement concepts, tactics, and strategies).
Standard 2 (Uses knowledge of movement concepts, tactics, and strategies).
Ultimate games are unique because they rely heavily on Self-Officiating and the Spirit of the Game. In real life, these concepts translate to conflict resolution, integrity, and accountability. Unlike many professional sports where a referee makes every decision, Ultimate requires individuals to communicate clearly with "opponents" to find a fair solution. This builds essential social-emotional skills like empathy and respect, which are critical in professional workplaces and personal relationships.
Ultimate Games are difficult because the Frisbee is hard to throw and catch.
Use a variety of different sized Frisbees.
Vary the distance between students throwing and catching.
Students will demonstrate use a pivot or V-cut to gain separation between them and a defender to open a passing lane.
Frisbees
Cones (mark distances)
Scrimmage vests