Playing Frisbee is an activity that everyone can enjoy. There’s nothing like going outside on a good day and playing Frisbee with some friends. However, many people avoid this activity because they cannot catch, and I assume that you are one of these people. You can throw the Frisbee very well, but catching it is a different story. It is always you who drops it or it slips out of your hands. You have to be close to your friends due to your limited ability to capture. Well now with this guide, you don’t have to be that person anymore! I will show you and describe the best way to catch a Frisbee.
First, you need an open space to play Frisbee and someone to throw it at you. You may think this should go without saying, but you don’t want distractions around you, or anything close to you that you might bump into. Having a lot of space around you makes it easier to concentrate. You also don’t want to break any windows or have your Frisbee get stuck in a tree!
With everything else in order, your partner can start throwing the Frisbee at you. For you to learn faster, it is essential that your partner knows how to throw well. You want me to throw it straight at you, at a decent speed, with no curves. This will allow you to clearly see the Frisbee coming your way and predict where it will end up in your hands.
So now the Frisbee comes straight to you! What do you do for a living? Don’t back down now, you must fully commit to catching this Frisbee this time.
There are a few different techniques for catching the Frisbee, the most effective and easy being the crocodile technique. When the Frisbee approaches you, place your dominant hand above the level of the Frisbee and place your other hand below the level. When the Frisbee is within a foot or two of your chest, move your dominant hand down and your other hand up. This creates the crocodile “bite” and will secure the Frisbee in your hands safely.
As you get comfortable with the ‘crocodile technique’ and have a frisbee thrown at you, you can try catching it with one hand. This technique is not as effective, but it is more fun and it looks great. It’s also more useful to play Ultimate Frisbee, a fast-paced game where you often have to quickly catch and throw the Frisbee.
So now that you know how to catch a Frisbee, get out there and practice!
Tip: When your partner throws the Frisbee, be sure to look at the Frisbee down to their hands. It is a lot like hitting a baseball; you see how the bat hits the ball. This is important because watching the Frisbee approach will allow your body to make the necessary adjustments to catch it.