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GFlicks
Par Member
Thank ya sir. I know they are ugly so go ahead and criticize because I need it.
I'll leave that to the people that are better at breaking a throw down than I am.
eday1022
Par Member
4 things I'm seeing.
1st, You are grabbing the disc with Your left hand on Your pull back, try keeping the left arm pinned down by Your hip.
2nd again with the left hand, You are keeping it out up in the air slowing down Your rotation. Again keep it pinned to Your side.
3rd, Your Plant foot (right foot) is angled about 45 degrees towards the basket, it needs to be 90 degrees or lined up with the front of the tee box. Anything forward like You are doing is causing Your hips to open up to soon, leads to grip locks, and effects your overall distance.
4th, Hard to tell but it looks like You are pulling across Your body in a C shape, when it need to be a straight line close to Your body. Once You get the hang of that the disc should be ripping out of Your hand.
1st, You are grabbing the disc with Your left hand on Your pull back, try keeping the left arm pinned down by Your hip.
2nd again with the left hand, You are keeping it out up in the air slowing down Your rotation. Again keep it pinned to Your side.
3rd, Your Plant foot (right foot) is angled about 45 degrees towards the basket, it needs to be 90 degrees or lined up with the front of the tee box. Anything forward like You are doing is causing Your hips to open up to soon, leads to grip locks, and effects your overall distance.
4th, Hard to tell but it looks like You are pulling across Your body in a C shape, when it need to be a straight line close to Your body. Once You get the hang of that the disc should be ripping out of Your hand.
GFlicks
Par Member
I don't really understand number 3. You mean on my initial x step?
cfair
* Ace Member *
Look for a Play It Again Sports store in your area. They often carry discs, used ones. Also use this site to find a disc golf store near you, they often have used disc racks. Buying used discs just lets you learn a lot. Also a buzzz is a good learning tool I am finding.
cfair
* Ace Member *
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30cUNsWOYSI&list=PLE9FAA3D1C0106C27
watch will's arm from like 3:20 on. You will you sit come down to his side like eday is talking about. Long story short it works like a trebuchet.
This is a little convoluted. Footwork is important and I do believe this kind of stuff is helpful. But don't worry about it right now. Just worry about general footwork and xsteppy stuffs. This will come later.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nED7gcXobEo&list=PL7ohfY5EgiSACdOJESaJ2pXuMKWMUvlNq
I believe this talks about pulling the disc through. It isn't "Perfect" but it is a good starting point.
Also I like this vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-5uHMoYJ6Q&list=PL7ohfY5EgiSACdOJESaJ2pXuMKWMUvlNq)
It doesn't break down everything but it just a good start for some stuff. The second guy starts out pulling in a big swoop. The form change makes his pull straighter but it isn't addressed.
One thing to note when you stop grabbing the disc is that you are going to figure out how to keep your throw line under your shoulders.
Not even close. Z Avengers are considerably more stable than Teebirds.
Because the Teebird is slower and more forgiving.
GFlicks
Par Member
Going to throw a bit tomorrow after work if the rain holds off and if not I am off Tuesday so I will be throwing alot then! Will keep you guys informed!
Speedly
Birdie Member
Something I noticed is that you throw with a lot of nose up (a problem I share with you).
Try to remember to throw with your wrist tilted down as if you were going to give someone a handshake.
Try to remember to throw with your wrist tilted down as if you were going to give someone a handshake.
knettles
Double Eagle Member
Gflicks, there's one thing I want to mention. Alot of newer players believe that if they research technique and practice a bunch, they'll be able to throw 500' in 6 months to a year. Despite what some people say to encourage this belief, it's not always true. The rare naturals at the sport may pull it off, but many disc golfers work at it for 10-20 years and don't reach 400'. Like it's said with many other sports, some people have it and some people don't.
Now I'm not saying you won't be able to throw far. I just don't want people having too high of hopes. Always aim to improve, just don't be upset if you don't get X feet. And remember, if you get to where you can throw around 300' accurately, you can do really well on most courses.
Now I'm not saying you won't be able to throw far. I just don't want people having too high of hopes. Always aim to improve, just don't be upset if you don't get X feet. And remember, if you get to where you can throw around 300' accurately, you can do really well on most courses.
GFlicks
Par Member
That's really all I'm shooting for haha
knettles
Double Eagle Member
Then you're on the right path. Research, practice, and patience.
GFlicks
Par Member
Thank ya sir!
GFlicks
Par Member
Go on my lunch break into an outdoors store and they have a soft magnet for $6 and a Champ roc... Not sure exactly which roc it was but got it for $11. I have to stop buying discs.. Going broke!
See what internet distance people have caused us all to do? Either underestimate our distance or get references. Lol. Length and speed of pull, in my experience is what gives distance. lots of little kids MASH discs. Take the advice here, disc speed down.
GFlicks
Par Member
Haha I am! Strictly Buzzz and Roc plus putters. Zone or soft magnet?
Halcón
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The Zone and Magnet are very different. You can get both and they will serve you well.
For strictly putting purposes, get the Magnet. The Zone is really overstable for an every day putter. It's better as an approach or driving disc.
For strictly putting purposes, get the Magnet. The Zone is really overstable for an every day putter. It's better as an approach or driving disc.
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eday1022
Par Member
Sorry, I'm talking about when You plant Your right foot on Your last step before release. the 3 sec. mark in the first video of the two You posted. I'll see if I can find a video of the proper way to show You.
Also when it comes to throwing noes up. The best explanation on how to fix it I have ever heard is tuning a key in a door. Think about putting a key in a door lock with Your arm outreached, now turn the key with just Your hand and wrist to the right. When You do this with a disc in Your hand You will notice the flight plate of the disc looking way more parallel to the ground to slightly nose down. (nose being the leading edge of the rim)
