--- product_id: 9332109 title: "Essential Ultimate: Teaching, Coaching, Playing" price: "AED 269" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/9332109-essential-ultimate-teaching-coaching-playing store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Essential Ultimate: Teaching, Coaching, Playing **Price:** AED 269 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Essential Ultimate: Teaching, Coaching, Playing - **How much does it cost?** AED 269 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/9332109-essential-ultimate-teaching-coaching-playing) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Essential Ultimate: Teaching, Coaching, Playing will help you -develop an Ultimate fitness and conditioning program, -learn how to execute and teach the offensive and defensive skills and tactics of Ultimate, -use progressive drills and game situations to refine skills and implement strategies, -prepare psychologically for competition, and -build team strength and unity. Ultimate is one of the fastest-growing sports in schools, intramurals, rec centers, and clubs throughout the United States and the world. It is also a sport that has been sorely lacking in current resources for teachers, coaches, and players—until now. Essential Ultimate: Teaching, Coaching, Playing contains all you need to know about teaching and coaching players to learn and achieve in the sport. Teachers, coaches, and players from all levels will benefit from this comprehensive guide, which includes over 200 illustrations and photographs and provides in-depth information on these elements: -Throwing and catching techniques -Individual offensive and defensive skills -Team tactics -Preparing mentally as well as physically for competition -Starting and administering Ultimate programs The book also includes drills for individual skills and team tactics to help players prepare for competitions. Essential Ultimate is written by Michael Baccarini and Tiina Booth, national junior championship coaches with more than 45 years of combined playing, teaching, and coaching experience in Ultimate. Their experience includes coaching beginners through the most elite, who have won gold and bronze medals at the WFDF World Championships. Through Essential Ultimate , Baccarini and Booth introduce you to the basics of the sport and prepare you to teach, coach, and play it. In part I they focus on the principles of throwing and catching and explore individual offensive and defensive skills as well as team offensive and defensive concepts and strategies. In part II the authors guide you in developing team unity and strength. They detail how to start an Ultimate program in schools, recreation centers, clubs, and intramural programs. They offer expert advice on developing championship teams, including the psychological preparation necessary for competing at your best. They also provide information on how to develop a fitness and conditioning program. As a fun, cost-effective recreational sport, one of Ultimate's appeals is in being self-officiated. This requires players to participate in fair play, teamwork, and good sportsmanship, helping them develop responsibility and character. With its thorough coverage of the sport, Essential Ultimate will also help players improve their skills—and aid coaches and teachers in applying the information in a variety of settings, thus making it an important resource for anyone interested in the world of Ultimate. Review: Best book on Ultimate Frisbee - Best book on Ultimate hands down. G G G G GRUEL Review: Great Book for Learning Ultimate and Getting Better - Tiina Booth and Michael Baccarini certainly know what they're talking about, being legendary coaches from Amherst, Mass and Paideia, in Atlanta, GA. This is a great read for those players looking to improve on their skills and become a better player. ## Features - Author(s): M. Baccarini, T. Booth - Published: 2-7-2008 - SHK00831 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #670,373 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #166 in Sports Industry #3,091 in Miscellaneous Sports & Outdoors Books #5,292 in Instruction Methods | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 29 Reviews | ## Images ![Essential Ultimate: Teaching, Coaching, Playing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81s2PwwMWCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best book on Ultimate Frisbee *by A***R on September 5, 2025* Best book on Ultimate hands down. G G G G GRUEL ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book for Learning Ultimate and Getting Better *by T***M on June 24, 2015* Tiina Booth and Michael Baccarini certainly know what they're talking about, being legendary coaches from Amherst, Mass and Paideia, in Atlanta, GA. This is a great read for those players looking to improve on their skills and become a better player. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ is useful for a beginner *by D***. on May 28, 2016* This is the de facto "complete guide" to playing Ultimate for a reason. It's arranged logically, is useful for a beginner, has plenty of relevant photos, and provides tactical insights about the game. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/9332109-essential-ultimate-teaching-coaching-playing](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/9332109-essential-ultimate-teaching-coaching-playing) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-06-10*