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In our second episode with Doug E Fresh, we talk about mob-opping and our love for jamming. One of the interesting things about jamming is how much the wind changes the game. A good wind can slow the disc down opening up a whole new set of tricks.
This poll asks, what is the ideal wind speed for a jam?
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20 years ago I started Heinsville with a specific vision. Matt and I reasoned that one of the main things keeping people from taking up Freestyle Frisbee is that it is difficult to learn. We set out to make it easier by writing and gathering How-To articles. Many of the best players at the time wrote for Heinsville.com; people like Arthur Coddington, Larry Imperiale, and Dave Lewis.
Since then the vision has grown. This site is now the home for Freestyle Frisbee Live streaming, Shooting the Frizbreeze Podcast, interviews, event results, polls, and more. Though we have expanded to be a hub for Freestyle Frisbee content, teaching is still at the core. It’s as much about growing the player base as it is about growing the fan base.
I have also learned that using an inside joke as a name is not good for attracting new players. When I say “heinsville.com” people don’t know how to spell it. When people read it, they pronounce it incorrectly. It resonates with jammers, but not with the rest of the world.
Making this change has been a difficult decision. Here’s what tipped the scales for me. I was jamming by myself on the beach. Someone approached me to ask what I was doing. During the conversation I said “go to frisbeeguru.com.” Not only did they remember it but they later contacted me through the “about us” page.
So, it’s time to grow. FrisbeeGuru.com is now the parent brand for this site. It encompasses the Live Stream project, Shootin’ the Frizbreeze, Heinsville (learn to jam), and serves as the entry point for all content created by this team. I am confident that this new brand will serve us well going forward.
Don’t worry, though, Heinsville lives on. It represents the “learn to jam” content and will continue to be used in future projects. All links to heinsville.com will continue to function. One of the things I enjoyed as new player was learning all the special Freestyle Frisbee language. Understanding the term Heinsville is a sign that you are part of the jamily.
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Doug E Fresh is back to talk more about some amazing players, and that leads to some interesting banter about the history of the Seattle mob-op scene.
This website started as a teaching website. My assumption was that the audience were people new to Freestyle Frisbee. Since then, we have expanded our content. There’s the Live Stream and tournament results, Shootin’ the FrizBreeze Podcast, and more.
In this poll I want to learn more about our readers. With the emphasis on Freestyle as a competitive sport, I wonder how you would describe your interest in Freestyle Frisbee competition? You can choose as many options as you like so please select all that apply to you.
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The center nail delay is the basis for much of Freestyle Frisbee. It is the act of spinning the frisbee on your finger nail. Matt explains how to practice so you can master this skill.
First, give yourself a two handed throw. Be sure you choose the spin, clock or counter, that you want to practice. This throw is good because the disc comes to you perfectly flat. Now, let the disc land softly on your finger nail. Most people use the index finger, but any finger nail works. In fact sometimes I use two, or all five (the claw). Keep the disc above your head so you can see the center. As the disc slides on your fingernail, move your finger so it stays in the center. This may mean moving your feet to pursue the disc. Stay loose and chase it around. If it falls all the way to the rim, no problem. That’s called a rim delay. Just let it spin there, trying to keep only your fingernail contacting the disc. The rim delay is also a useful skill. As you get better at both the center delay and the rim delay, bring your arm down until you have control while looking at the top of the disc.
Have advice for someone trying to learn this skill? Let us know in the comments.
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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Allen Elliot and Donnie Rhodes.
Lori Throws Clock Spin – Grrrr
When freestyler’s meet one another for the first time, the first question is, “what spin do you take?” The answer to this question could change how they treat each other forever. Will they throw clock? counter? third world? Or does it even matter?
For this weeks poll, let’s find out if there’s a dominant spin in the world. When someone asks you what spin you take, how do you answer?
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Anyone have any good stories about this conversation?
Congratulations to the top 3 finishers (videos below):
Stream will start between 4p & 4:30p. First we’ll have the Virginia States first ever Hall of Fame inducitons. Immediately after Freestyle will start.
