Please critique my form, looking to hit the 400 mark!

[dekdo]

Been playing just over a year now, and im stuck around 300-350 on my drives.

Most of my drivers are usually around 300 feet, with some in the 325-350 range and rarely beyond. My Nuke SS is still my furthest flying disc on a pretty regular basis. I have measured my throws with a GPS so im not just tossing around numbers. I was throwing my roc3 and comet out around 250, and I tossed my KC-Pro Aviar out about 200-215 a couple times. Not sure if anyone is wondering or if this really matters, but I am 6'5".

This video is slowed .5x regular speed
http://youtu.be/J8qecAUM4Z4

This video is slowed at .25x regular speed
http://youtu.be/kq8SFy1QaSg

I appreciate any feedback, I'm looking to get better so I can start competing in the future.

-edit.. not sure why the videos werent embedding for me, so i linked to them.

 

[Tiny]

.5 speed


.25 speed


Embed for her pleasure.

 

[dekdo]

Thanks!

 

[Snailpowered]

u have alot of similar problems as I did, and most do. Ill wait for sidewinder to chime in if he hasnt already by the time im done typing this

 

[LookIhitAtREE]

I'm no expert, but you definitely are not getting your weight forward at all.

 

[New013]

Slow down then accelerate at the hit. Your weight isn't getting forward and your not getting your hips away from your target.

 

[Dan Ensor]

Center your weight more between your legs, lean into the disc more, and stay on your toes. The only time you should be on your heel is when a proper weight shift forces a heel pivot. You should never try to be on your heel.

 

[Dan Ensor]

Also, you end up in a position where you're only throwing from your chest, like Brad talks about here.

Reachback should be more in front of the chest, less under the armpit.

 

[Dan Ensor]

You could gain the 60-100'+ Dan talks about by getting your release point further forward.

 

[Lithicon]

Slow down then accelerate at the hit. Your weight isn't getting forward and your not getting your hips away from your target.

+1
Your timing is way off.

 

[dekdo]

Slow down then accelerate at the hit. Your weight isn't getting forward and your not getting your hips away from your target.

I guess im a little confused as to how that should look or whatever. Is it that my hips end up pointing towards the target and im losing power?

+1
Your timing is way off.

I'm going to try working on the timing and getting more weight into my throws today.
Its a bit windy out but i figure a little practice cant hurt.

 

[sidewinder22]

I agree with all the above. You need to turn your head/hips/shoulders back much further at the plant so your weight can transfer from behind you as you get it forward. Your aiming will change quite a bit and those vids above will help as will most the ones posted in this section.

 

[dekdo]

Thanks for the help, looks like the storm decided to hit a bit early so maybe i can get some practice in tomorrow. I can definitely see what you guys are saying, hopefully i can put it into practice.