Short range game....

[ill4mation]

Im curious what you guys throw for a 100-200ft approach shot? This has ALWAYS been the weakest part of my game. I usually throw KC Aviars and sometimes rhynos and sometimes the disc comes out late because it hooks on my pointer finger. I use a 2 finger grip for these type of shots. Im also curious what kind of grip do you use.

 

[Grungedude42]

Wizards for straight to left, Anodes or sometimes a Fuse for straight to right. Fan grip every time under 200'

 

[jcassidy1990]

Grunge has it right. A medley of wizards will handle all approach duties you could ask for.

 

[New013]

you shouldn't be using a two finger grip, you get more control with more fingers. personally i use a fan grip on approach and would recommend that. does it happen with your rhyno? maybe try using a lower profile neutral disc to approach with.

 

[Tiny]

Wizards for anything from slight anny - hyzer. Zone for get out of trouble, skip shots, and high hyzers.

 

[New013]

I really don't see how changing the putter is going to make that much of a difference in his release point. It's not like a KC Aviar and a Wizard are drastically different, they're pretty much the same.

 

[rocthecourse]

This thread has a bunch of pictures on the first page that show an approach grip you should try.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9596

 

[Lurp Nuts]

your kc aviars are phenomenal approach discs. just try using the fan grip for a while, i used to have this problem too, and the fan solved it.

 

[jcassidy1990]

I use a pinch grip with my index finger locked on the bead. If you want something without a bead that still can handle a bit of snap..the magnet/clutch really hold a great line. As does the VOODOO

 

[Halcón]

I also like to use the fan grip on anything between 60-130 feet or so. After that I switch to the power grip.

I usually throw an Anode, or a Zone for short approaches, depending on the line.

 

[Tiny]

I really don't see how changing the putter is going to make that much of a difference in his release point. It's not like a KC Aviar and a Wizard are drastically different, they're pretty much the same.

he asked what I threw. I answered.


Seriously though, switch to a fan grip or a modified fan grip. Your putters are fine, it's more about practicing than it is the disc.

 

[ill4mation]

Thanks guys, Ill try the fan grip and do some putter only rounds at a few of the courses around here. Ill be at the pratice field tomorrow.

 

[jrawk]

I really don't see how changing the putter is going to make that much of a difference in his release point. It's not like a KC Aviar and a Wizard are drastically different, they're pretty much the same.

concur

 

[archmage]

One great way to practice your approach game is to play catch with a friend. Because you don't have to spend time fetching your discs, you get a lot of repetitions in a short time. And then when you're faced with an approach shot at the course, just think of the basket as your catch buddy and throw

 

[Mattallica]

i like to fh shots in that range, i find it easier to get the distance right

 

[KniceZ]

I know it's not typical for folks on this forum but I only throw my putters with my putting grip anything else feels strange. For anything longer than 100' I'm pulling out my mids and powering down.

 

[JeremyKShort]

I tend to use a Rhyno on those shots. I don't know the name of my grip, but it's thumb on the thumb-trac and four fingers under, except in the really rare times I have to flick it.

 

[davmer2303]

I use a fan grip on the putter to about 120 ft then switch to a power grip. If there's any kind of a ceiling to worry about I switch to a more glidey mid...

 

[Smigles]

Im curious what you guys throw for a 100-200ft approach shot? This has ALWAYS been the weakest part of my game. I usually throw KC Aviars and sometimes rhynos

The disc you use has nothing to do with it.

Practice, practice, pracrice.

Maybe start playing catch with a lid, too. Helped me a lot.

 

[BraveThrower43]

i like to fh shots in that range, i find it easier to get the distance right

Same here. but I am trying to get better at the backhand using a really beat SE rhyno. FH is just such an easier shot to me when im in that range.