The frisbee movement suddenly "fired".
who started playing the plate first
What we now call "frisbee sports" is a large family with a rich variety. In a broad sense, any movement with a pie-shaped device of a certain size can be called "frisbee movement". Today's common Frisbee competitions include "Fish Disc Throwing" for the purpose of throwing accuracy, "frisbee throwing" for the purpose of throwing distance, and "frisbee throwing" which tests the tacit cooperation between teammates, and even You can also combine these standard combinations to create more gameplay. And this dazzling array of sports is inseparable from this small disc.
The prototype of the Frisbee first appeared in the United States in the 19th century. In the 1870s, there was a bakery owner in Connecticut named William Russell Frisbie. As a fairly successful catering practitioner, he realized the huge market for takeaways in the 19th century. To deliver pies to nearby residents, he made this round tin plate with a shallow edge. His business was good, and his pie quickly spread throughout Connecticut, including college students. Creative American college students started thinking about pie pans after eating pie. They found that the iron plate could not only be used to hold pies, but could also be used as a sports device to play with. Such a dual-purpose, eating pie and taking into account the digestion, it really kills two birds with one stone.
Boss William's discus plate had been thrown in college for nearly seven decades, until 1948, when a California building inspector named Walter Frederick Morrison was involved in an incident that happened the previous year. , The UFO crash, which has attracted much attention from the American public, began to plan with his friend Warren Fransione to design a game based on the UFO, so there was a plastic disk similar in shape to the UFO. The duo, who thought they had created an original movement, were very proud and solemnly named the toy "Flying Saucer" (Flying Saucer). But this gizmo did not pay off immediately for the two of them. It took another seven years until 1955 when Morrison found the "Bole" of "UFO" - Wham-O Toys. The company does have two brushes, and in addition to the flying saucer, they also found a simpler and more popular "toy" - the hula hoop.
In order to expand the sales of "flying saucer", Wham-O company owner Kner (Richard Knerr) personally went to the university to promote it. He thought that this brand-new sport could quickly attract the attention of students, but he didn't want the students to ask: "We threw this kind of Frisbee in the school for a long time, why don't you know it?"
Kona quickly saw the opportunity. After questioning, he learned that Boss William's pie plate had been thrown at these colleges and universities for over eighty years. Because William is very trademark-conscious, he engraved his name "Frisbie" on the bottom of each pie plate, so students will also shout "Frisbie" when they throw the Frisbee. Over time, this frisbee throwing exercise was also called "frisbie" by the students. Kona immediately changed the name slightly and trademarked the exercise machine as "Frisbiee." Since then, the first Frisbee was born.
Once the Frisbee came out, it quickly took over the job of William's boss pie plate and became popular in major colleges and universities. The hobbies of college students also affected the social fashion. Soon, the entire American society began to indulge in the charm of this small disc, and it began to spread to all parts of the world. As Frisbee spreads more and more widely, its competition rules are becoming more and more standardized, and some world-class events have gradually formed. Since 1974, the World Frisbee Championship has been held on an annual basis. In the 1980s, Frisbee was introduced to China. In 2001, the 6th World Games held in Japan included Ultimate Frisbee as a competition event, which marked that Ultimate Frisbee officially became an international competition event, and was a milestone event in the history of the development of Frisbee sports.
In terms of development history, Frisbee is undoubtedly a young sport, and its development in China is still shallow. However, in addition to the common items such as throwing and throwing, there are also "frisbee fancy" in which various dance movements are made by means of top plate, rolling plate, etc., which is also a kind of Frisbee movement. On this point, the Chinese have an absolute say. As early as in the portrait bricks of the Han Dynasty, there have been figures of people playing acrobatics with plates. Similar acrobatic performances are not uncommon today. It's just that our ancestors played with plates mainly for viewing. Thinking about the exquisite lacquer plates and porcelain plates used by the ancestors, they are also reluctant to throw them away.
How to play the plate
As a highly flexible activity, Frisbee can be played in a variety of ways. Not only can you play alone, you can also play with your friends, you can even play with your own pet, and it has even developed into a type of competition, which not only tests the tacit understanding between people and pets, but also tests people's frisbee throwing level, namely Measure the distance between a person's throw and the dog's catch.
There is no doubt that correct throwing technique is extremely important. The correct throwing posture can make you throw far and accurately, on the contrary, the wrong posture will only make you more effective. At present, the commonly used throwing postures in the frisbee arena are forehand throwing and backhand throwing. Generally, the backhand throwing can obtain a longer distance. No matter which throwing position is adopted, the thrower's training of upper body strength, wind direction and kinematic mechanics are crucial. In a small piece of Frisbee, there is actually a lot of scientific knowledge.
After you learn to throw a Frisbee and catch it accurately, you can go into the game of Frisbee. In a regular Frisbee game, both teams are composed of five people. If it is for leisure and entertainment, the number of people can also be adjusted according to the situation. The frisbee field is generally a rectangular grass field with a length of 100m and a width of 37m. On the left and right sides of the field, there is a scoring area with a length of 37m (that is, the short side of the field) and a width of 23m. At the beginning of the game, the players of both sides stand on the scoring line of their own defense, and the offensive side makes a serve from the defensive direction, and then the game begins. As the offensive team, you need to throw the Frisbee into the hands of your teammates in the scoring zone. You cannot run while holding the disc, and you must throw it within 10 seconds (similar to basketball). Once the attacker makes a mistake (such as going out of bounds, falling, or being intercepted), the offense and defense will be out of position, and the defense will immediately hold the plate and attack as the attacker. No physical contact is allowed during the game, and it will be considered a foul once it occurs.
Unlike other team sports, the Frisbee team is not limited to men and women, and anyone can participate. Some frisbee games even dictate the ratio of men to women on the team. Another special feature of Frisbee is that there are no referees on the playing field. Whether a player scores and fouls during the game depends entirely on the self-assessment of the players on the field. Therefore, the sport of Frisbee attaches great importance to mutual respect among athletes. "Respectful communication, mastering the rules, avoiding physical collisions and enjoying the game", these "frisbee spirits" were solemnly written into the official rules by WFDF (World Frisbee Federation) as the core principles. This is exactly where the endless soul of Frisbee sports resides.
If you can't find so many playmates, you can of course entertain yourself. For example, in the "Recovery Timing" project in the Frisbee, participants are required to throw the Frisbee against the wind, and then catch the Frisbee that is spinning back with one hand. The longer the interval between throwing and retrieving, the better. This is a Frisbee project that can be done by one person. The current record in Taiwan, China is 13.5s, and there are no statistics in mainland China. If there is an open space nearby, you can also try it and see if you can break this record?
Whether participating in a group project or individual entertainment, there are two things to keep in mind. The first is safety. The flying speed of the Frisbee can be as high as 100km/h, which is almost similar to a car running at high speed. Not only should individuals protect themselves, but also be careful not to hurt others. If you only have a small square or a community green space full of people exercising, it is better to give up the frisbee exercise; the second is the model of the frisbee. There are many frisbee sports, and different sports use frisbees in different weights, materials and sizes. Using the wrong frisbee will not only affect the fun of the exercise, but may also result in the wrong workout results.
Due to its low cost and high social skills, Frisbee has risen rapidly in the decades since its birth. But the fundamental reason that makes it popular around us is people's increasing living needs. Frisbee is still a sport after all, and it needs to be taken seriously. The league is just around the corner, and while the weather is clear, you might as well pick up the Frisbee and appreciate the endless fun contained in this little disc.
Post time: Sep-24-2022