This page links to some of our favourite Ultimate websites, gear, and clubs. We also recommend several publications and DVD's, which are available through our affiliate, Amazon.com (Canadian visitors can purchase by selecting the alternate location).
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We have organized this page by the following types of links:
Fundamentals of Ultimate by James Studarus (2003).
The Complete Book of Frisbee: The History of the Sport & the First Official Price Guide (Paperback) by Victor A. Malafronte and F. Davis Johnson (1998) is the first comprehensive history of the frisbee, from the dawn of the flying disc in 700 b.c. to modern-day games, including frisbee golf, ultimate frisbee, and worldwide competition.
Disc Golf: All You Need to Know About the Game You Want to Play (Paperback) by Michael Steven Gregory (2003) is a reference providing techniques for mastering disc golf. Equipment and throwing techniques are detailed. Cleverly done illustrations, tips, and photographs depict various grips and stances of the game.
Ultimate Techniques & Tactics by James C. Parinella and Eric Zaslow (2004) will help you to master the offensive and defensive skills and principles critical to excelling in the sport. This essential handbook contains more than the mechanics of the game; it presents in-depth instruction on using key skills such as throwing, cutting, and catching in game situations.
Ultimate the First Four Decades (Hardcover) by Tony Leonardo and Adam Zagoria (2005). The first history book chronicling the complete history of the sport of Ultimate, from 1968 to the present - containing over 200 pages, tons of photos, lists of national and world champions, national champion team rosters and a 90 mininute DVD with interviews with the founders of the sport and never before seen Ultimate footage. Also included are chapters on Ultimate Leagues in North America and how Ultimate started in countries around the world. "ULTIMATE--The First Four Decades" documents the interesting characters who shaped the history of the sport, from Hollywood movie producer Joel Silver, who helped invent the game at Columbia High School in Maplewood, N.J., to Bill Nye, The Science Guy, who played during his days at Cornell. The stories of the gifted and dedicated athletes and teams who have led the sport, both in the U.S. and abroad, are highlighted in the book along with its Spirit of the Game philosophy. This large format "coffee table" book will give you the history and traditions of the sport that make it so important to so many people.
Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness: Special Book/DVD Package (Paperback) by Lee E. Brown and Vance A. Ferrigno (2005). Whether gaining a speed edge on the ice, greater quickness on the court, or superior agility on the field, this book/DVD package provides the drills and workouts you need to get a step ahead of the competition. Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness develops both maximum power and greater efficiency in each movement, and that’s essential to perform at a high level in any sport. Add it to your conditioning program and experience the benefits. Top sport and conditioning experts present the best information on testing, techniques, drills, and training programs available to maximize athletes’ innate movement capabilities. The book contains 195 drills, many of which are fully illustrated, while the most complex drills and useful tests to track athletic skills and progress are featured on the DVD.
Ultimate: The Greatest Sport Ever Invented by Man by Pasquale Anthony Leonardo (2007). Some say that Ultimate is the most misunderstood team flying disc field running sport on the planet. Most people think it’s Frisbee football played barefoot and without boundaries. Those people are wrong. Ultimate is a sport played by 824,000 people a year in North America—more than korfball, lawn darts, lacrosse, and curling combined. Ultimate is so popular that it even has rules that are sometimes followed.
Essential Ultimate: Teaching, Coaching, Playing (Paperback) by Michael Baccarini, Tiina Booth (2008) leaves no stone unturned. With drills and strategies, advice for motivating students of the game, troubleshooting tips, and even a guide for working with schools, Essential Ultimate is indispensable. It's easy to see why Michael Baccarini and Tiina Booth are known as the best teachers of our sport. From fundamentals to big-picture strategy and team building, the book is clear and concise.
The Wham-O® Ultimate Frisbee Handbook: Tips and Techniques for Playing Your Best in Ultimate Frisbee (Paperback) by Jacky Sach (2009). Ultimate Frisbee was hatched by Frisbee-playing college students in the 1960s and has evolved into one of the most fast-paced, action-filled, and challenging sports played by youth around the world today. Incorporating the non-stop play of soccer and the skill and tactics of football, it is a game that can be played on both fun and highly competitive levels with equal enjoyment – all thanks to the plastic disc manufactured by Wham-O!
The book in this kit takes enthusiasts through the basics and then to the more advanced, challenging techniques required of competitive Ultimate players. From beginner to advanced, readers will be taught the skills, techniques, and the moves that can be played at every level. The book includes a great resource section on clubs, organizations, and tournaments around the world.
Above and Beyond: The DVD (2004) tells the story of the 1999 and 2000 UPA National Championships, when Boston reigned and Condors soared. Featuring intense rivalries, nail biting games, and the best players in the sport going head to head, "Above and Beyond" presents the passion and drama of Ultimate at the very highest level.
Ultimate 101: Laying Out The Game (2004) is an excellent DVD by the UPA and Wham-O that explains the basics of playing Ultimate. The link above is a free video.google film.
Ultimate Fitness: Fitness Training for Ultimate Players by Bryan Doo and Dan Cogan-Drew. This DVD takes you through 39 exercises from warm-up to cooldown. Join Bryan and Dan as they show you how to improve your flexilbilty, speed, agility, quickness, and core strength. Follow the exercises on the DVD as you take your game to the next level, with less chance of injury along the way. Bryan Doo is the owner of Optimal Fitness in Boston, Massachusetts. He has trained NBA, NHL, and Olympic athletes. Dan Cogan-Drew is a longtime Ultimate coach. Bryan and Dan are former teammates on Boston's legendary Ultimate Club team Death or Glory. Length: 65 minutes.
Ultivillage.com has DVD's and videos to purchase or download.
French Publications
French Language Ultimate Booksincluding titles such as Ultimate L'apprendre et le vivre and Ultimate Players Association: Les Règles Officielles du Ultimate 11ième édition.
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Basic Skills, Strategy, and Drills by the Ultimate Players Association (2005).
French Language Ultimate Books including titles such as Ultimate L'apprendre et le vivre and Ultimate Players Association: Les Règles Officielles du Ultimate 11ième édition. 
