Im stuck at 320 any pointers?

[Jungle Tim]

Hola

I have posted 3 vids on youtube of my drives. I would love it if anyone can give me some critical reviews of my tech. I have never had the luxury of meeting a pro or having any sort of advice, other that what i have seen or read online. As a result i am 100% confident that i can do much better, faster smoother etc. Im asking this as i have hit a flat spot recently, i just cant seem to throw any further on a regular basis.

Any help would really be very appreciated.

Jungle

175 Pro Destroyer - I cant really throw this thing yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28v5sHHS9P8

167 Champ Teebird - My 'Go to' driver comfortably as long as anythign else in my bag.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEBl98xbPfo

177 ESP comet - Controlled midrange drive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LORV31B_IxY

 

[sidewinding]

I've got three surefire ways to get more distance.

1. Stay out of those Mexican whore houses - 15 feet
2. Quit being British - 20 feet
3. Add a run up - 10 to 30 feet

 

[tomjulio]

Hola

I have posted 3 vids on youtube of my drives. I would love it if anyone can give me some critical reviews of my tech.

Damn you're sexy.

 

[sidewinding]

I thought this was interesting.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11083&postcount=4

 

[Jungle Tim]

err as for the responses so far.......... thanks, but does anyone actually have anything helpful to say. As for that post Sidewinding, i was definalty wrong about the 330-350, much to my dissapointment.

 

[Ryan P.]

that is interesting sidewinding. it makes me wonder about people and their drives.

 

[edge3281]

I got a good laugh from this thread... too bad Jungle Tim isn't getting what he needs. I don't know enough to help you either. Sorry.

 

[Donovan]

Since i don't throw 350, I am no help to you either. Someone on here will probably help you out eventually.

 

[Geoffro]

I am by no means an expert, but will add my 2 cents:

I found two things that really increased my distance on drives. First, really reaching back to lengthen your stroke - to me on the videos it doesn't look like you are getting back far enough. Second, it just looks like you are trying to throw hard. I have found that trying to throw really hard doesn't accomplish much. Try to focus on form and follow-through, and you might get some surprising results.

Good luck!

 

[Marv Vega]

I don't throw a hell of lot further than you, my top drives (measured) are 370-380 so I'm not going for any distance records anytime soon. I'm not a pro or anything so I don't feel like some expert evaluator, I've also never videotaped myself so I have no idea how bad my form is.

For the most part your drive looked pretty good. A couple of things that I do that I noticed were missing from your drive are:

1. Approach less straight on and at more of an angle, you'll get more rotation and power this way. This will further involve the strong hip, leg, and core muscles for this rotation. This added instant distance to my game once I learned how to release the damn disc straight, it took awhile.

2. Try and get more distance with the second step, the one where the legs cross. Take a bigger step, this will put more weight on the back leg which will give you more potential to really shift the weight and finish hard.

3. While pushing off the back foot on the last step, really focus on pushing off hard with that back foot before following through the hit.

 

[PhattD]

For what it's worth when I watch the big guns at league throw it looks like they are getting more body rotation than you. And it also looks like you are starting your throwing arm forward too soon. The guys that I see throw really far look like their arm is the last thing to come through. Step with the plant foot hips and body follow which brings the shoulder and the arm stays back for a last second whip. Like the others that posted I'm no expert but you seem like a smart guy and if what I said seems stupid don't listen. P.S. To all the expertsout there I'd be interested to hear your tips.

 

[djext1]

I would advise that you take these 3 vids and post em on the forums at discgolfreview.com under the "video critique" section. There are a ton of really helpful and knowledgeable people there that would really be able to help you out. That's not a diss on this site, but I just know that the vid section there is great for helping get some pointers.

 

[ERicJ]

"Not an expert" and all that... but on your drives it looks like you're not looking back enough. If you don't turn your head backwards on the next to last x-step step then your upper body/shoulders aren't rotating enough.

ERic

 

[garublador]

One thing I noticed in the Comet video was that you weren't accelerating through the hit. You seemed to be going about the same speed before and after the hit. You need to focus your acceleration after the disc has passed your right pectoral.

On the Teebird video you should slow down and avoid all of those early steps. You're using your momentum to get your weight forward and that can make control and timing difficult. I'd recommend throwing more like the Comet video, but with the later acceleration.

I also agree that it looked like your arm was coming through a tad bit early.

I'd also guess that using a beat DX Teebird will give you more distance than the Champ.

 

[Jungle Tim]

Awsome, thanks everone! Ill give it a go on the weekend, and we will see! There is alot to work on, never thought of the legs as something to add power. also i am trying to throw hard, so ill try and smooth it out. and acelerate through the swing.

Im not usre i quite understand the approaching form an angle thing, is the idea that i rotate further round as my front foot are pointing away from the target?

im thinking slower runup, more spring ing hte hips,legs and sholders, and i will whip the arm though right?

thanks alot

all i need now is an innova boss!!

 

[Brody Cannon]

If you wanna catch up to me and start throwing 420+ you should get taller and younger. I'm 6'4" and I'm 16. I've only been playing a year so I'm guessing that's how I get my distance. :-D

Pay attention to your arm speed and the amount of snap yet get on your drives. Try to increase one or the other.

 

[tomjulio]

If you wanna catch up to me and start throwing 420+ you should get taller and younger. I'm 6'4" and I'm 16. I've only been playing a year so I'm guessing that's how I get my distance. :-D

I'm guessing that he would rather be throwing only 320' than still living with his parents.

 

[Marv Vega]

Im not usre i quite understand the approaching form an angle thing, is the idea that i rotate further round as my front foot are pointing away from the target?

Yes, approaching from an angle will require you to rotate more before releasing the shot, thus increasing your potential power. A similar thing to do that increases rotation would be to turn your back somewhat toward the target during the x-step. In a sense, approaching at an angle just facilitates this. It's also a good idea to be on the balls of your feet so your plant foot pivots easier.

 

[Geoffro]

I'm guessing that he would rather be throwing only 320' than still living with his parents.

Ouch.

 

[tomjulio]

Ouch.

I keed, I keed.

...basically cause I live in my mom's basement too.