Backhand Review

[kobrien]

I did one of these awhile ago, but have lost the link in the shuffle. I have gone through a number of form iterations. My most recent have focused on the release of the disc. I try and accelerate at the end of the movement and really feel the disc popping off the fingers. This has taken me from ~'300 to the ~350' foot range, but I seem to have topped out again. Any help would be appreciated!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1gdvekJ9Ws

 

[Salto]

I try and accelerate at the end of the movement

It's not something you try and should happen naturally. Think of it this way: After you loaded a bow and arrow, do you try to accelerate the arrow forward at the last moment? Or do you just release the string? Sidewinders doorframe drill made this idea click for me. If you get in the doorframe position, all you need to do is let go of the doorframe, as long as your posture is correct, your arm should whip forward. Adding power is just a matter of bringing more momentum into it and bracing well. Bracing is the only active movement in the downswing, just like holding the handle of a bow is when you released the arrow.

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[sidewinder22]

Rear foot is too backwards and you get turned back too early and then open up early going into the plant. Need to keep turning back striding into plant like Door Frame or Bow Arrow or Open to Closed Drill or Elephant Walk.

Try keeping your left elbow on your left hip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwy1HNMfhbk#t=6m57s
https://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136487