How Do You Throw A Hammer In Ultimate Frisbee?
The hammer, sometimes referred to as “the overhead,” is an essential tool for any ultimate player regardless of the level of experience. Whether playing in pick-up games on the beach or the quad, or trying out for an elite college or club team, the hammer is something every player should learn and master. While the more obvious throws – the forehand flick and the backhand – are utilized to throw on a single vertical plane, the hammer is thrown over the top of the defense enabling the thrower to hit receivers that would be unavailable if he were relying exclusively on the more basic throws. The hammer is sometimes considered something of a circus throw, however, with practice you will find that it can become deadly accurate. Due to the speed generated from the “over-the-top” throwing motion the hammer is an exceptional weapon for getting the disc into tight spaces at the last possible second. Grip the rim of the disc as you might with a forehand, with your index and middle fingers press
