Past Articles from Alex Rummelhart
Alex “UBER” Rummelhart is an Ultiworld reporter. He majored in English at the University of Iowa, where he played and captained IHUC. He lives and teaches in Chicago, Illinois, where he has played for several ultimate teams, including the Chicago Wildfire and Chicago Machine. Alex loves writing of all types, especially telling interesting and engaging stories. He is the author of the novel The Ultimate Outsider, one of the first fictional works ever written about ultimate.
Tuesday Tips: Touch the Disc More Often, Presented By Spin Ultimate
Some players just seem to have a knack for finding the disc.
Jun 11, 2019 by Alex Rummelhart in Opinion with 0 comments
Tuesday Tips: 10 Tips to Look For When Scouting, Presented By Spin Ultimate
Too often, “scouting” means simply sitting around with your teammates — either on the sideline or around a video screen — casually commenting on and criticizing a…
May 7, 2019 by Alex Rummelhart in Opinion with 0 comments
Tuesday Tips: How to Run a Handler Weave, Presented By Spin Ultimate
Whether as a red zone offense or a handler set to get an offense moving, a weave is a valuable tool to have in an offense's arsenal.
Apr 30, 2019 by Alex Rummelhart in Opinion with 0 comments
Tuesday Tips: Three Approaches For Inspiring Change In Your Teammates
It can be tough to approach teammates who are creating issues within the team; find the right setting to have the best chance of affecting the change you're seeking.
Mar 19, 2019 by Alex Rummelhart in Opinion with 0 comments
Tuesday Tips: Make the Most Out of Your Mark, Presented By Spin Ultimate
An effective mark is one that helps your teammates by keeping the force and protecting players who may be exposed on one side of the…
Feb 26, 2019 by Alex Rummelhart in Opinion with 0 comments
Tuesday Tips: How to Read Spacing to Play Better Defense
Defense in ultimate is very hard.
Feb 19, 2019 by Alex Rummelhart in Opinion with 0 comments
Tuesday Tips: 20 Ultimate New Year’s Resolutions, Presented By Spin Ultimate
It’s the time of year for resolutions and reflection, so let’s plan ahead for the next year and create a bucket list of things to…
Jan 1, 2019 by Alex Rummelhart in Opinion with 0 comments
Tuesday Tips: Eight Unexpected Areas to Take Care of in the Offseason, Presented by Spin Ultimate
Catch up on the easily overlooked things and reap the benefits.
Dec 4, 2018 by Alex Rummelhart in Opinion with 0 comments
Tuesday Tips: 10 Packing Tips For Your Next Tournament, Presented By Spin
Is your tournament bag well-stocked?
Oct 16, 2018 by Alex Rummelhart in Opinion with 0 comments
Tuesday Tips: 10 Ways to Build Team Chemistry In Season, Presented By Spin Ultimate
Chemistry is a foundation for success, but how do you build it over the course of a season?
Sep 18, 2018 by Alex Rummelhart in Opinion with 0 comments