Tryouts/practice/funtime

Got there at 955 with David. We were the first people there.

Ended up with 8, then 9, and finished with ten.

Started with 3-man weave twice, then 4-man weave (Designated Dump and Swing, downfield cutters alternate in-cuts and deep cuts, with only in-cuts being thrown to and only thrown by the "swing"). Ate some water, and then did Big Dick drill with everyone doing an in-cut and then everyone doing a deep cut. Played some 3v3 winners stay on, and then some 5v5.

Lastly, and the bestly as well, was two cone suicides. One about 10 yards out, and the next one about an additional 10 yards out. You make a cut at the first cone and come back under and catch the disc. You make two cuts per cone (To Cone1, back, Cone1,Back,cone2,back, etc.) and after you make your second cut on the last cone you book it deep and they hit you with a lead pass. That is my new favorite end-of-practice-conditioning-thing. It was recommended that you split it up into teams and its a race and the winner gets to come off. That is some conditioning.

I played alright, but my lack of stamina showed. I doubt they are taking me to jazzfest, but I don't think they mind if I show up to the practice once a week. I definitely don't have the throws to handle for the team, but I feel that I am dangerous out of the power position, especially if I get a cut to my flick side.

Also, the Canadian (and I think a captain for the team) gave me some tips on reducing the number of unintentional airbounces I have on my backhands. I think the advice would be useful for many of the players on the team. I can't quite articulate it that well, but involves moving your thumb closer to the rim of the disc, pivoting out before you turn your body, and keeping your core straight.

I also found out that every one of my bad flicks are when I tilt my core. Form is key.