This is the first week with an objective related to my favourite sport - ultimate frisbee. Reality is that over the last three years, I've actually played less and less ultimate, but it's still a passion of mine. More important to this post, I'm still looking to improve at frisbee, since I'm considering trying out for the open program this summer.
This week's goal is relatively straightforward - 5 or fewer throw-aways. As things stand right now, I'm likely playing 3 games this week. If I could choose the distribution of throw-aways (which of course I can't), it'd be 2 (max) during each Thursday game, and 1 (max) on Friday. Statistically, I'm much more likely to throw-away more passes on Thursdays, as I'm more aggressive with my throws on those nights.
My self-imposed definition of a throw-away is putting a disc out of reach of a given receiver, not giving them a chance to catch it. If a cutter drops a disc, it's not my fault. If a cutter who I suspect will lay out for a disc, doesn't lay out, not my fault. However, if I the disc it in a tough spot, that requires an extraordinary effort, and the disc is missed or bobbled...my fault.
My only disclaimer with this week's goal is if I end up picking up in Sudbury this weekend...the goal goes down to 4 throw-aways on Thursday, and as many as my little heart desires in the Sudbury snow :P
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