Past Articles in Strategy

  1. Playing the Long Game: How UNC’s Hidden Zones Yielded Big Results

    The close of the 2015 college season brought the University of North Carolina their first national championship in program history.

  2. What It Feels Like: How Washington Turned Its Season Around

    By the time April arrived, the 2014 Washington Element season was beginning to feel like a slow-motion train wreck.

  3. Mailbag: Subbing Like Soccer, Salt Lake, And The TCT From 35,000 Feet

    I’m on the flight from New York to San Francisco for the Stanford Invite. From 35,000 feet, it’s this week’s mailbag. Let’s get started.

  4. Basic Concepts Of Person Defense In 42 Seconds

    During the Denver Johnny Bravo v.

  5. Don’t Be An Optimist, Be A Realist: On Adaptability In Ultimate

    It's not enough to be optimistic; you have to be realistic to win games.

  6. Why Can’t Ironside Win A Title? Video Breakdown, Powered by Agility from Five Ultimate

    Boston Ironside's failure to win a title isn't due to a mentality issue; it's a structural one.

  7. Mailbag with Mario: Handler Defense & ‘Tricky’ Throws

    Mario O'Brien answers some initial mailbag questions.

  8. How Chain Isolates Deep Space: Video Analysis Powered by Agility from Five Ultimate

    Chicks dig the longball. Here's how the longball happens.

  9. The Future of Defense in Ultimate: Why Lou’s Help Defense Series Matters

    Lou Burruss' series on help defense hasn't had enough attention. Here's why it matters.

  10. The Physics Behind Throwing in the Wind – Part II

    Hucking into the wind is hard. But understanding the physics of throwing a disc can help you carve out an advantage.

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