The clown throwing plastic toys.

[Spectacledbear]

Whenever im out doing "field" work- i feel like a clown. If i were out practicing soccer or basketbal it would be no problem, but disc golf is not known for 99% of the population.
I just never feel comfortable doing it, except when on the course ofcourse.

How do you go about it?

I live in Norway btw, might be different in the us.

 

[Broken Shoulder]

Embrace it or let it bother you.
Your choice.

 

[Dire Wolfy]

I just throw, ive been throwing for a while, if you think you look bad just remember, you're out there to get better.

 

[JTacoma03]

It's easy enough to just reply "Don't feel self-conscious"...but that's easier said than done, right?

Just keep doing it until you feel comfortable. I'll bet you'll find people will be more curious and you'll find more kindred spirits than judgmental ones as time goes by. If you free yourself from the meta-criticism in your mind, you'll be relaxed and having fun, and that energy will project. You might be thinking that they're saying, "look at that weird guy" but really they're probably saying, "whoa that looks fun, I wonder what that is?"


I think as disc golfers we forget how cool a 8-10m putt, for example, looks to people who have never played. Even if it's not as impressive to us, it can be an eye-opening thing for them to watch.

 

[sidewinder22]

I've found that most people, especially kids are amazed by how far a disc flies once they see it. Even a 300' throw across the length of a sports field is impressive looking as most things are never thrown more than half the field.

 

[Jay Dub]

Consider it good mental practice for when you're competing. If/when you over come this feeling the nerves you get playing in a tournament should be easier to handle.

 

[CaptainAnhyzer]

Leave the red nose and big shoes at home next time.


I'm joking............. Don't worry about what others think, breaks your concentration

 

[Spectacledbear]

Ye im way to self concious when it comes too this. I'll keep on throwing and hopefully it can become enjoyable.

@sidewinder: You're right about kids, the only ones that have come up to me with interest was 2 kids in awe at my 250 FH chuck a year ago or so.

 

[Kegelexercise]

Something my old man told me comes to mind:

"If you're ever feeling self-conscious, remember, most people are too worried about how they look to give a s*** about how you look".

Just go out there and toss, my man!

 

[RFrance]

When I started the addiction was far greater than the self consciousness. The problem now is finding an open field for practice without being interrupted by the baseball jocks, dog walkers with ball launchers, and pee wee football practice. If you can throw 200 feet you can throw farther than most anyone watching so they think it is pretty amazing and not silly.

 

[DoWork]

Pro tip: If you take off all your clothes, nobody will even notice the whole disc throwing thing.

 

[itsRudy]

Whenever im out doing "field" work- i feel like a clown. If i were out practicing soccer or basketbal it would be no problem, but disc golf is not known for 99% of the population.
I just never feel comfortable doing it, except when on the course ofcourse.

How do you go about it?

I live in Norway btw, might be different in the us.

Hey, if 99% of the population doesn't know Disc Golf, all it means is they have no clue if you're in bad form or not and throwing far or not. In my experience, most people just don't care that much. They might look at you for a few moments and then move on.

It's just your self-criticisms making you feel uncomfortable.

 

[thrembo]

Remember: When a ball dreams, it dreams that it is a Frisbee.

 

[Spectacledbear]

Hey, if 99% of the population doesn't know Disc Golf, all it means is they have no clue if you're in bad form or not and throwing far or not. In my experience, most people just don't care that much. They might look at you for a few moments and then move on.

It's just your self-criticisms making you feel uncomfortable.

Very true. I know it logicaly but still feel anxious when im out there. Only one way to conquer the "fear".

 

[d11rok]

I see where you're coming from.

Then I think to myself, "these people running in circles on this track next to where I'm throwing these discs sure look funny...what are they running from?? And why are the dudes' shorts so grossly small??"

I jest...to some extent

 

[DiscJunkie]

Same here. I feel a little self-conscious.
I often throw in a soccer field by a neighborhood, and next to a public school.
Fairly busy road runs by it.
Exercise track goes around it.
Frankly, nobody really cares about the guy in the field throwing Frisbees.
I just put my earbuds in and throw.

FAR more people are interested in the drone I use for filming my throws.

 

[SonicGuy]

I think as disc golfers we forget how cool a 8-10m putt, for example, looks to people who have never played. Even if it's not as impressive to us, it can be an eye-opening thing for them to watch.

I disagree. Most normies that I know think putting must be easy, because they have all played catch and assume it is easy, especially in comparison to ball golf.

None of them have ever thrown a beech frisbee 400', that really impresses them.

 

[slowplastic]

Most people's experience with a frisbee is playing catch at like 100' apart at most. You'll easily be throwing bad shots 2x or more farther than that. Any shot over 300' will typically seem massive to people who have no clue.

Also since it's not so popular people won't know what is good or bad. If you are practicing soccer or something and have crappy form people know right away because they have the standard comparison in their head from seeing pro's on tv.

I find it's only really something I worry about if I'm in an area where lots of people are doing other things and I'd be worried about shanking in their direction...otherwise they will notice you once and then zone it out.

 

[Baseballadp]

Disc golf is fun enough. Who cares what people think. I just like throwing. I keep an El Niño tiny disc for when I'm bored and have over 200 feet... even fun indoors for trick shots

 

[GoobyPls]

I've found that most people, especially kids are amazed by how far a disc flies once they see it. Even a 300' throw across the length of a sports field is impressive looking as most things are never thrown more than half the field.

Yup. The practice field I use has a small skate park next to it. I've noticed kids stop at the top of the half pipe and watch my throws, jaws open. And I'm a noodle arm. Footballs and baseballs just don't fly as far as "frisbees."