Is Ricky Wysocki Already Becoming the Next Disc Golf Legend?

[Broken Shoulder]

I think Ricky's throw looks less taxing to his body than a lot of players, and definitely less taxing than McBeth's. It helps, of course, that he is a much bigger guy. I think this may lead to less injury.

On the other hand, Ricky's putting stance seems like it could mess with the hips and knees over time.

He really should take some public speaking courses to maximize his commercial potential.

Interesting. I think Ricky's throw looks a bit more herky jerky and taxing, whereas McBeth is much smoother.

 

[Big Nasty]

Interesting. I think Ricky's throw looks a bit more herky jerky and taxing, whereas McBeth is much smoother.

This is how I feel but it is hard to argue when he has been touring as prolifically as he has the last few years without any major injuries to speak of.

 

[bsammons]

Wysocki certainly has an interesting technique... I'd say jerky is a very good description for Wysocki. Koling, McBeth, and Feldberg all have smooth throws, and then Schusterick, Lizotte and Eagle all have a very rubber-bandy style of effortless throw. Some people are just more durable than others though, so that certainly has something to do with who gets injured and who doesn't.

 

[Smigles]

Interesting. I think Ricky's throw looks a bit more herky jerky and taxing, whereas McBeth is much smoother.

McBeth rotates on his middle foot or his toes.

No wonder he is 30 and has knee problems.

He has amazing results but I wouldn't wanna learn his technique.

 

[Halcón]

No wonder he is 30 and has knee problems.

He's 26. And hopefully his body will hold up for years to come.

 

[bsammons]

McBeth rotates on his middle foot or his toes.

No wonder he is 30 and has knee problems.

He has amazing results but I wouldn't wanna learn his technique.

McBeth rotates off his middle foot/toes when he is throwing controlled shots. On full/higher powered drives that actually would put a significant amount of stress on his body he plants on his heel and rotates there.

 

[Streets]

4x > 1x

 

[TimSyl]

4x > 1x

Mic drop!

 

[lyleoross]

Ricky throws like Avery. There are two parts to a throw, disc rotation and forward penetration. Forward penetration comes from body rotation. Disc spin comes from arm movement. McBeth and most of the other greats pull with their body while using their arm to put the disc on a path that maximizes disc rotation. Avery and Ricky use their body to put forward penetration on the disc too. They just start the arm motion half way through the throw. Elbow already bent, disc already lagged in, and ready to unload. The problem with the bent elbow technique, for me, is that I like the momentum of my body pulling my arm into the loaded position. Without that, it takes more effort and at least for me, leaves more things to go wrong.

I've often thought that Ricky is more likely to have things go wrong in the woods and in tight places. I've seen him do some great things there too. I'm curious to see how things go when he gets to some of the tighter venues with a full field chasing him.

 

[lyleoross]

Something else to consider. Ricky and Paul are now on different schedules. Ricky is on full blown tour. Whereas, Paul is being selective. I'm curious to see how that will play out.

 

[sidewinder22]

McBeth rotates off his middle foot/toes when he is throwing controlled shots. On full/higher powered drives that actually would put a significant amount of stress on his body he plants on his heel and rotates there.

Heel or Toes?

 

[sidewinder22]

4x > 1x

McBeth is also 3 years older.

 

[sidewinder22]

If best BH driving form is what won championships, then Brinster would be 15x.

 

[lyleoross]

If best BH driving form is what won championships, then Brinster would be 15x.

Doesn't he use the hop step? Your point is well made though.

 

[bsammons]

Heel or Toes?

Heel

 

[sidewinder22]

Heel

I disagree with your assessment then.

 

[sidewinder22]

Doesn't he use the hop step? Your point is well made though.

Yep. Brinster is also the only player to win both a USDGC title and USDGC distance competition.

 

[tbird888]

Yep. Brinster is also the only player to win both a USDGC title and USDGC distance competition.

Is that within the same year? Hasn't Big Jerm won a USDGC distance comp?

 

[sidewinder22]

Is that within the same year? Hasn't Big Jerm won a USDGC distance comp?

No, Brinster won the d contest in 2002 IIRC and the tourney in 2013. Jerm won a World distance contest, but not the USDGC distance.

 

[Thavoc]

No, Brinster won the d contest in 2002 IIRC and the tourney in 2013. Jerm won a World distance contest, but not the USDGC distance.

http://www.innovadiscs.com/team/jeremy-koling/

You are incorrect, he won worlds distance and usdgc distance in the same year. Atleast use the search bar before contradicting someone.