People always remember their firsts ?first word spoken, first step, tooth, love, and many other firsts. This is also true with the many inventions of man. If you are into Frisbee, then you are probably wondering about its history. Who invented Frisbee? When was it first played and by whom?
The Frisbee that many people know today was not exactly the same Frisbee that was thrown and played years ago. The design is incredibly ingenius and it started not as a plastic toy. Back then, it was believed that students played Frisbee using pie tins. The design of the Frisbee evolved through the years until it finally settled with the plastic design.
Back then, Frisbee has a different spelling but it was pronounced the same way. It was spelled Frisbie and it was derived from a company name and a person's name. The Frisbie Baking Company was a very popular pie-producing company which supplied to most of the school and university campuses in New England. The pie company operated from 1871 to 1958 and the pies were put in pie tins with the name of the company at the bottom of the tin.
Since the students loved their pies, many were eating it and so they were left with lots of pie tins. The students were able to come up with a game they called frisbie-ing and the pie tins were in turn called frisbie In one of the campuses, there was also a student named Elihu Frisbie which played with tray collections (using it like Frisbee) on the school grounds. Some say that Frisbee was already coined from his surname.
Walter Frederick Morrison made a new version of the pie tins and made a plastic Frisbee but he did not call it by the name coined by the college students. Instead, he called it Pluto-platter because during that time, UFOs were very popular and intriguing. Indeed, his Pluto-platter was a sure hit and many people patronized it. Later on, he had it patented by the name Morrison Slope.
The Pluto-platter became extremely popular as a toy and Wham-O took an interest in it. They convinced Morrison to sell his rights and after that, the company produced the toy and called it by the same name. The sales declined after several years and the company wanted to re-introduce it to the market. They conducted thorough research about the toy until they finally came to know that it was originally called Frisbee.
When they finally decided to re-introduce Pluto-platter, they called it Frisbie and it was popularized as a sports or recreational game. They called the game frisbei-ing but at present, it is already called ultimate Frisbee. Wham-O was also the one who changed frisbie to Frisbee so that they can avoid possible lawsuits or any legality in the future.
If you try to analyze it, there is no specific date or a certain inventor. The years mentioned and the companies and individuals involved are all part of the sport's improvement. The history tells so much about the Frisbee and you will learn a lot from it. You can't disregard any of the companies or individuals involved in the Frisbee evolution because if one of them is missing, Frisbee will not exist today.
In order to better understand Frisbee, you must first know about its history. Now that you know its colorful history, you will surely enjoy playing it with your friends.
4/29/2009
4/25/2009
Frisbee Toss
Are you already tired of playing the same old tricky toss in Frisbee? Well, a good thing about playing Frisbee is that you can develop your very own moves and tosses. This is usually followed in the game Friskee, where players are judged according to the unique moves and tosses they make.
If you are ready to take your play at a higher level, follow these steps so that you can get more from your regular toss.
?Did you know that you can toss a Frisbee that will eventually come back to you? Well, that's possible but you need to know the trick so that you can do it on your own. By now, you are already aware of the different angles. You need to toss the Frisbee up at approximately 45 degrees angle. This may sound difficult at first but if you practice this move, you will soon be able to master it. Keep in mind that if you throw the Frisbee higher, it will also tend to come back faster towards you. You must be careful or else you can get hit. You can do this trick especially if you are playing by yourself.
?If you can get a friend of yours to play Frisbee, you can do this toss-move. Juggle the flying disc between the two of you. Make sure that you and the other player is 20 ft apart. You have to ensure that the Frisbees will not collide when they are in flight. This is a terrific workout because each of the players is throwing and catching more often as compared to playing regular Frisbee. You can start by using two Frisbees and you can increase its number as you become good at it.
?Wobble Frisbee ?this is a fun game. When you toss a Frisbee, it flies without making any wobbles. If you want to play wobble Frisbee, you need to place a little of mud on the Frisbee's one side. Toss the flying disc into the air and because of the added weight, it will wobble while on flight. Be careful because you might hit someone.
?If there are three or more players, you can do this trick. You have to get two Frisbees in different sizes. Tuck the smaller Frisbee to the bigger one. You need to grip the Frisbee's lips and then throw them together at an angle. The other players must be ready to catch the Frisbees. Sometimes, the two Frisbees separate but there are also times when the discs stick together.
These toss-tricks may seem very simple but you will surely have a lot of fun. Regular Frisbee is fun but if you want to give it a new twist, try to incorporate these tricks into the game. Now, you can play Frisbee alone, with one opponent, or even in a group. Adding a touch of creativity will make the game more exciting. If you use your imagination and creativity, you will be able to come up with new toss-moves. You can use these new moves so that you and your friends can enjoy your Frisbee games.
Frisbee is a very energetic and fun game. It can give your body the needed exercise while you are having a lot of fun. You can even meet new friends with the same interests in your neighborhood.
If you are ready to take your play at a higher level, follow these steps so that you can get more from your regular toss.
?Did you know that you can toss a Frisbee that will eventually come back to you? Well, that's possible but you need to know the trick so that you can do it on your own. By now, you are already aware of the different angles. You need to toss the Frisbee up at approximately 45 degrees angle. This may sound difficult at first but if you practice this move, you will soon be able to master it. Keep in mind that if you throw the Frisbee higher, it will also tend to come back faster towards you. You must be careful or else you can get hit. You can do this trick especially if you are playing by yourself.
?If you can get a friend of yours to play Frisbee, you can do this toss-move. Juggle the flying disc between the two of you. Make sure that you and the other player is 20 ft apart. You have to ensure that the Frisbees will not collide when they are in flight. This is a terrific workout because each of the players is throwing and catching more often as compared to playing regular Frisbee. You can start by using two Frisbees and you can increase its number as you become good at it.
?Wobble Frisbee ?this is a fun game. When you toss a Frisbee, it flies without making any wobbles. If you want to play wobble Frisbee, you need to place a little of mud on the Frisbee's one side. Toss the flying disc into the air and because of the added weight, it will wobble while on flight. Be careful because you might hit someone.
?If there are three or more players, you can do this trick. You have to get two Frisbees in different sizes. Tuck the smaller Frisbee to the bigger one. You need to grip the Frisbee's lips and then throw them together at an angle. The other players must be ready to catch the Frisbees. Sometimes, the two Frisbees separate but there are also times when the discs stick together.
These toss-tricks may seem very simple but you will surely have a lot of fun. Regular Frisbee is fun but if you want to give it a new twist, try to incorporate these tricks into the game. Now, you can play Frisbee alone, with one opponent, or even in a group. Adding a touch of creativity will make the game more exciting. If you use your imagination and creativity, you will be able to come up with new toss-moves. You can use these new moves so that you and your friends can enjoy your Frisbee games.
Frisbee is a very energetic and fun game. It can give your body the needed exercise while you are having a lot of fun. You can even meet new friends with the same interests in your neighborhood.
4/23/2009
Promotional Frisbees
Promotional Frisbees are being used by many companies to keep up with the extreme competition in the market. You can use the Frisbees as gifts for special occasions, as a raffle prize, a give-away or souvenir during a momentous event, a promotional tool during tradeshows, and as a give-away for Frisbee aficionados and kids. Frisbees are quite effective for publicity because you will surely popularize your name.
Frisbees are easily seen because players toss it most of the time. The promotional Frisbees are available in assorted shapes, designs, sizes, and colors. Don't worry because Frisbees are weather proof and durable and so whether it lands on rocks, concrete, water, or sand, it will stay intact but of course, you should try to avoid putting it over direct fire. If you want to have an effective promotional campaign, you can use the Frisbees by printing your wackiest and coolest graphic company designs. You can also have the Frisbees custom-made by printing multi-color designs on the flying discs.
Most promotional Frisbees weigh 110-165g and you can use them in fields, parks, and in any other open space. You can toss the Frisbee, or even hack it acrobatically and fancily for everyone to see. Some companies even use famous celebrities as an addition to the promotional Frisbees they are using. Some places and establishments require entrance passes and that is another exciting idea for you ?you can use the Frisbees as the asses so that they can enter the place or establishment.
Today's modern times utilize many different things to promote goals, causes, services, and products. You need to have a theme and it doesn't really matter if you are promoting vanity or goodwill because Frisbees are very effective when it comes as a promotional tool to the public. Frisbees are cool and hip, and many people want to be seen that way. Frisbee is extremely recreational and at the same time, portable.
It is a product which is already tested through the years and so it can definitely create a valuable impact. But before you consider using Frisbees for promotional purposes, you have to understand the market. You should use your creativity to capture the hearts and minds of consumers.
What is the reason behind the success of promotional Frisbees? Well, Frisbees represent genuine pleasure, active lifestyle, and fun. It's natural for people to want to have fun after a week of tiring office work. Living a sedentary lifestyle can also make you prone to certain diseases or illnesses.
With a Frisbee, you can live an active life so that you can keep your body healthy. Having fun will also ease your mind so that you can relax and forget about the pressures at work or at home. If you try to analyze these things, promotional Frisbees will definitely work for promoting your organization, band, product, service, company or cause.
Hurry and design your promotional Frisbee now. Don't forget to play the game as well so that other people will see that you are also patronizing it. If you set as an example, other people will surely be able to appreciate the Frisbees. Does your company have a logo? You can also come up with attractive graphic designs for your new project.
If you use the promotional Frisbees, you will see how popular your organization or company will become by simply giving away Frisbees.
Frisbees are easily seen because players toss it most of the time. The promotional Frisbees are available in assorted shapes, designs, sizes, and colors. Don't worry because Frisbees are weather proof and durable and so whether it lands on rocks, concrete, water, or sand, it will stay intact but of course, you should try to avoid putting it over direct fire. If you want to have an effective promotional campaign, you can use the Frisbees by printing your wackiest and coolest graphic company designs. You can also have the Frisbees custom-made by printing multi-color designs on the flying discs.
Most promotional Frisbees weigh 110-165g and you can use them in fields, parks, and in any other open space. You can toss the Frisbee, or even hack it acrobatically and fancily for everyone to see. Some companies even use famous celebrities as an addition to the promotional Frisbees they are using. Some places and establishments require entrance passes and that is another exciting idea for you ?you can use the Frisbees as the asses so that they can enter the place or establishment.
Today's modern times utilize many different things to promote goals, causes, services, and products. You need to have a theme and it doesn't really matter if you are promoting vanity or goodwill because Frisbees are very effective when it comes as a promotional tool to the public. Frisbees are cool and hip, and many people want to be seen that way. Frisbee is extremely recreational and at the same time, portable.
It is a product which is already tested through the years and so it can definitely create a valuable impact. But before you consider using Frisbees for promotional purposes, you have to understand the market. You should use your creativity to capture the hearts and minds of consumers.
What is the reason behind the success of promotional Frisbees? Well, Frisbees represent genuine pleasure, active lifestyle, and fun. It's natural for people to want to have fun after a week of tiring office work. Living a sedentary lifestyle can also make you prone to certain diseases or illnesses.
With a Frisbee, you can live an active life so that you can keep your body healthy. Having fun will also ease your mind so that you can relax and forget about the pressures at work or at home. If you try to analyze these things, promotional Frisbees will definitely work for promoting your organization, band, product, service, company or cause.
Hurry and design your promotional Frisbee now. Don't forget to play the game as well so that other people will see that you are also patronizing it. If you set as an example, other people will surely be able to appreciate the Frisbees. Does your company have a logo? You can also come up with attractive graphic designs for your new project.
If you use the promotional Frisbees, you will see how popular your organization or company will become by simply giving away Frisbees.
4/20/2009
Frisbee: Playing Hot Box
If you still find Ultimate Frisbee a bit slow, why not try playing Hot Box? Hot Box is another type of Frisbee game and you can play it even if you only have four players. For starters, it can be a bit hard to motivate other individuals to join the game especially if they are not familiar with Hot Box. If you wan to encourage your friends to join Hot Box, here are the playing instructions for this game.
1. Find an open field or simply a wide area where you can make a 6 ft x 6 ft square. The square should be 20 yards apart. Use 8 visible markers to indicate the square like shoes, cones, or backpacks.
2. Make two teams. You can have a minimum of two players for each team or you can also have more players as long as the teams have equal number of players. Let the teams choose their spot.
3. Toss a coin to determine which team will have the disc or Frisbee first.
4. For the offensive team ?throw the flying discs to teammates and try to work towards the end zone. Keep in mind that you can't run with the disc in your hands. Once the disc is passed to you, plant your foot and you can only pivot from your position as long as you are holding the disc. Pass the disc to other teammates who are in good positions.
5. For the defensive team ?players in the defensive team should try hard to knock off or intercept the flying disc. If you are successful in intercepting or in knocking off the flying disc to the ground, your team will gain possession of the disc.
6. On offense - one of the teammates should be positioned on the end zone and that player should be able to catch the disc; that way, your team will still hold the disc.
7. On defense ?players are not allowed to stand more than two seconds inside their own box. Defense should be carried out from outside of the box. There are no exterior boundaries when it comes to hot box so you need to have a good defense strategy.
8. Before the game starts, the teams should agree on the points For example, the first team to get 5 points will win the game or the points could be more than that. The teams should agree with only a specific number of points.
There are times when the game becomes too slow and so the players incorporate additional rules. For instance, players should only be allowed to hold the disc in 10 seconds; if they are unable to pass the disc within that time, the possession of the disc changes.
Break-aways are also excellent when it comes to scoring in Hot Box. If one your teammates can throw the disc with accuracy, you can do this stunt but the catcher should be ready in order to make a point. Defenders should not be too close to the thrower; they should maintain a distance of 2 ft and they are also not allowed to grab, hit, or push the offense.
Hot Box is an exhausting game but its fun. Don't forget to have drinking water with you because after the game, you will surely find yourself dehydrated. Have a great time playing with friends with this exciting game.
1. Find an open field or simply a wide area where you can make a 6 ft x 6 ft square. The square should be 20 yards apart. Use 8 visible markers to indicate the square like shoes, cones, or backpacks.
2. Make two teams. You can have a minimum of two players for each team or you can also have more players as long as the teams have equal number of players. Let the teams choose their spot.
3. Toss a coin to determine which team will have the disc or Frisbee first.
4. For the offensive team ?throw the flying discs to teammates and try to work towards the end zone. Keep in mind that you can't run with the disc in your hands. Once the disc is passed to you, plant your foot and you can only pivot from your position as long as you are holding the disc. Pass the disc to other teammates who are in good positions.
5. For the defensive team ?players in the defensive team should try hard to knock off or intercept the flying disc. If you are successful in intercepting or in knocking off the flying disc to the ground, your team will gain possession of the disc.
6. On offense - one of the teammates should be positioned on the end zone and that player should be able to catch the disc; that way, your team will still hold the disc.
7. On defense ?players are not allowed to stand more than two seconds inside their own box. Defense should be carried out from outside of the box. There are no exterior boundaries when it comes to hot box so you need to have a good defense strategy.
8. Before the game starts, the teams should agree on the points For example, the first team to get 5 points will win the game or the points could be more than that. The teams should agree with only a specific number of points.
There are times when the game becomes too slow and so the players incorporate additional rules. For instance, players should only be allowed to hold the disc in 10 seconds; if they are unable to pass the disc within that time, the possession of the disc changes.
Break-aways are also excellent when it comes to scoring in Hot Box. If one your teammates can throw the disc with accuracy, you can do this stunt but the catcher should be ready in order to make a point. Defenders should not be too close to the thrower; they should maintain a distance of 2 ft and they are also not allowed to grab, hit, or push the offense.
Hot Box is an exhausting game but its fun. Don't forget to have drinking water with you because after the game, you will surely find yourself dehydrated. Have a great time playing with friends with this exciting game.
4/19/2009
Guts Frisbee
Are you familiar with guts Frisbee? Well, perhaps you already know Frisbee as a sport but you see, it also has different types of games which include Guts Frisbee. What is Guts Frisbee?
Games of guts Frisbee consist of 2 teams and each team is composed of 1-5 players. The main goal of the game is to get 21 points. The teams should be lined up and they should face each other. Teams should also be 14 meters apart. A player from a certain team will throw the disc towards the opponent in a manner that wouldn't be easy for the opposing team members to catch the disc. The scores are based on the success and failure of the team making the throw. If you want your team to win, you must ensure that the throws you make will not be caught by your opponents; but you should not make any violations while doing the throw.
You can't play the game without the necessary equipments. Al the team members should have their own equipments like protective clothing, disc, uniform, gloves, and cleats. Guts Frisbee makes use of the ero modeldisc especially in the official games but when it comes to non-sanctioned competitions, the teams are free to choose the disc to be used. Protective clothing is needed to avoid accidents and dangers.
Players are allowed to wear gloves but you need to ensure that its thickness will not exceed that of the leather gloves. Players with sticky substances and tack cloths will not be allowed to play because the materials can remain on the Frisbee disc. In official games, the teams are required to have their own uniform so that the players can be easily distinguished from one another. You will also need cleats but you need to ensure that mo metals are exposed.
The game should be played in the appropriate place. It should be played on a field with 2 parallel lines (also called goal or foul lines) which are 14 meters apart. You can't play guts Frisbee anywhere. Experts suggest that this game should be played in a field with a surface area of well-trimmed grass. The field should have no holes, obstructions, and it should be flat; that way, the safety of the players can be ensured.
Spectators are also expected especially in big game events. They should be separated from the guts Frisbee players by lines or ropes. This is also one way to ensure the safety of the spectators and not only that, if they are separated from the actual players, they will not be able to interfere with the game.
Unlike other types of Frisbee, guts Frisbee follows different rules in determining possession, when starting the game, the play exchanges, movements of the receiving team, throwing, catching, and the play itself. Substitutions are allowed and first substitution can take place when the team is able to score 11 points in the game.
Injuries can happen and so you need to be extra careful in the game. If you have the proper equipments, you don't need to worry too much because you抣l do well in the game.
You must also familiarize yourself with the different terms used in the game like exchange, foul line, good throw, goal line, optimum effort, scoring zone, and many others. If you know a great deal about gust Frisbee and you have equipments, you are free to join the games.
Games of guts Frisbee consist of 2 teams and each team is composed of 1-5 players. The main goal of the game is to get 21 points. The teams should be lined up and they should face each other. Teams should also be 14 meters apart. A player from a certain team will throw the disc towards the opponent in a manner that wouldn't be easy for the opposing team members to catch the disc. The scores are based on the success and failure of the team making the throw. If you want your team to win, you must ensure that the throws you make will not be caught by your opponents; but you should not make any violations while doing the throw.
You can't play the game without the necessary equipments. Al the team members should have their own equipments like protective clothing, disc, uniform, gloves, and cleats. Guts Frisbee makes use of the ero modeldisc especially in the official games but when it comes to non-sanctioned competitions, the teams are free to choose the disc to be used. Protective clothing is needed to avoid accidents and dangers.
Players are allowed to wear gloves but you need to ensure that its thickness will not exceed that of the leather gloves. Players with sticky substances and tack cloths will not be allowed to play because the materials can remain on the Frisbee disc. In official games, the teams are required to have their own uniform so that the players can be easily distinguished from one another. You will also need cleats but you need to ensure that mo metals are exposed.
The game should be played in the appropriate place. It should be played on a field with 2 parallel lines (also called goal or foul lines) which are 14 meters apart. You can't play guts Frisbee anywhere. Experts suggest that this game should be played in a field with a surface area of well-trimmed grass. The field should have no holes, obstructions, and it should be flat; that way, the safety of the players can be ensured.
Spectators are also expected especially in big game events. They should be separated from the guts Frisbee players by lines or ropes. This is also one way to ensure the safety of the spectators and not only that, if they are separated from the actual players, they will not be able to interfere with the game.
Unlike other types of Frisbee, guts Frisbee follows different rules in determining possession, when starting the game, the play exchanges, movements of the receiving team, throwing, catching, and the play itself. Substitutions are allowed and first substitution can take place when the team is able to score 11 points in the game.
Injuries can happen and so you need to be extra careful in the game. If you have the proper equipments, you don't need to worry too much because you抣l do well in the game.
You must also familiarize yourself with the different terms used in the game like exchange, foul line, good throw, goal line, optimum effort, scoring zone, and many others. If you know a great deal about gust Frisbee and you have equipments, you are free to join the games.
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