Ultimate Frisbee 101

A Beginner's Guide To Flying Disc Fun

Chapter 1: The Origins Of Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee, often simply referred to as Ultimate, is a unique and exhilarating sport that combines the joy of flying discs with elements from soccer, football, and basketball. The sport has a fascinating origin story that dates back to the countercultural movements of the 1960s in the United States. The creation of Ultimate was not a deliberate process but rather an organic and collaborative evolution, which eventually led to the development of a recognized and widely played sport.

Early Days: The Frisbee Craze

The story of Ultimate Frisbee begins with the rise of the Frisbee itself. The Frisbee, originally known as the "Pluto Platter," was invented in the late 1940s by Walter Frederick Morrison and Warren Franscioni. Morrison, a World War II veteran, and Franscioni were inspired by a pie tin they used to toss back and forth on a beach in Southern California. The duo improved the design and material, eventually creating the plastic flying disc we know today.