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Help the Teacher Unlearn?

DiscT

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Hey, ya'll. First post, new member, but my story is standard. Predominant forehand thrower, weak-sauce backhand. You all know this drill.

So I'm a teacher: not of disc golf, but of high school. So I'm professionally aware of how important unlearning is. That's where I am, and that's where I need help.

I sold my old discs and am currently rebuilding my bag while discing down to unlearn the backhand throw I never had. I'm starting over, and I'm essentially drowning in content. So many videos, so many articles. I know I'm trying to do too much at once, and the teacher in me recognizes that I need a plan.

My question: could someone please look at my form and give me actionable steps in a process method (i.e. what to address first, second, third with what video, resource, and/or drill)? I can see a lot of my own issues, but every time I try to change something, my video looks the same. I'm attaching three different videos from three different rounds/courses where I'm trying to work on three different things.

Take 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fEIT3mbpIgDYGSv_NvKikrPVE2MCajhG/view?usp=sharing
Take 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E6JpKPgqq7OiA2Pg9eOREV2J66BbK5eQ/view?usp=sharing
Take 3: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hyi8EKhbCpH9iH071DiVQPyyWb9BcmYt/view?usp=sharing

My apologies if this is too basic, too vague, too common, or too far from a standard for posting etiquette.

A sincere thanks to anyone who takes the time to read, watch, and possibly respond.
DiscT
 
Take 1 looks way better than the other 2. I would just ignore the other 2.

1. Stop x-stepping and let go of tension in the arm. You are bringing too much gas into your plant to brake/brace/post up on the front leg to swing from and release away from you like Olympic Hammer Thrower.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zeKepHH6t4&t=11m50s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2eWfwpahfk

2. Work on moving balanced from left to right foot back and forth perpetually driving off toes instead of heel and letting the shoulder/arm swing relaxed in pendulum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu4CzVnITlo#t=5m57s
https://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134415

3. Shift from behind.
https://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118948

4. E Walk drill.
https://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136487
 
Take 1 looks way better than the other 2. I would just ignore the other 2.

1. Stop x-stepping and let go of tension in the arm. You are bringing too much gas into your plant to brake/brace/post up on the front leg to swing from and release away from you like Olympic Hammer Thrower.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zeKepHH6t4&t=11m50s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2eWfwpahfk

2. Work on moving balanced from left to right foot back and forth perpetually driving off toes instead of heel and letting the shoulder/arm swing relaxed in pendulum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu4CzVnITlo#t=5m57s
https://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134415

3. Shift from behind.
https://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118948

4. E Walk drill.
https://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136487
Thank you Sidewinder22. I've read your name enough on this site and even heard your name referenced on mainstream YouTube videos enough that I feel very fortunate to receive your feedback. I am grateful because I feel lost inside my head.

Hilarious that the 1st video was the best when it was the "longest" ago, and by that I mean before I devoured many more hours of instruction and indoor drills. My "best effort" was take 3 two days ago, but that just goes to show...

Instead of asking follow-up questions and taking in more content, I will simply watch the videos you posted and try your plan.

Cheers to unlearning.
Thanks again!
 

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