1) Examine throwing technique. - In the beginning this is the #1 issue.
if you have a consistent, controlled, decent throw.... then.... realize that you may not have built up enough strength to throw far yet..
2) Refine throwing technique.... Beyond the X-step and "basic throw" analyze how you throw and how the disc travels. Take a look at "nose down applications", if you are trying to make a table top throw extend 300', if you are hyzering, etc....
IF all of this is OK/Acceptable.... (obviously, you could make it better, but overall there are no major flaws....A) from my experience, most noobs, take a HUGE step forward with the next 2 steps (assuming they've gotten past the first 2.... as a course ambassador on the weekends, i've watched and helped many guys really light up when i say... "You are throwing a 175 <whatever>... try this 168 Sidewinder, 170 Wraith, Katana, etc..) Instant distance... Not based on anything more than proper equipment.
THEN -
3) Examine Disc Weight - Too many Noobs start out TOO HEAVY. They see pros and their experienced buddies throw 175-max weight and want to duplicate the results. They spend 6 months at 175, and one day (like magic) a buddy says, "try this 170" and it goes forever...heavier means more control less distance. Lighter means more distance less control. <- There is a point (probably in the mid/low 160's) for most where the disc gets to flippy and it becomes counter productive.
4) Examine Disc Types and Usages - If you have proper technique, you can throw faster discs and get almost immediate distance improvements. I read your stats and think, he's about "average" for a noob, probably has basic technique down, and could stand to get more "advanced" discs...
In the upper levels there is a major component to finding the right discs for you and acheiving maximum results.
For me... I throw a 170 Tbird 300' almost on the nose with almost perfect accuracy.
BUT
if i pick up my 167 Katana, i can throw it 340-350.
I've got a super beat in destroyer (169 star) that flies very similar to a katana (no hard fade) and goes almost as far...
BUT if you take these 2 discs out of my arsenal, i'm stuck in the 300-320' range with an SL, Sidewinder or wraith.
(I've hit the point now, where i am trying to disc down and go with an accuracy and precision method with my Tbird, Eagle, TL, etc... but i still dont hestiate to pull out the big guns when i the situation calls for it... if only i had the arm to throw a Tbird 350'!)
hope it helps...
btw... there is an entire "technique" forum here ->
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=4
