My son used to talk about playing disc golf just all the time. Now at age 66, I'm trying new interests, so I thought, "Sure, I can throw a Frisbee - looks like fun.
(PART 1) Well, for my birthday, I went out and bought me a couple of a driver, and a faster & slower mid-range. The associate at Dick's Sporting Goods - a middle aged player said to forget the putter for now. (I think I should have forgotten the driver!) I went out on a ballfield, just to see what I could do. I had watched some YouTube videos on technique, and tried to duplicate the approach body spin, keep disc across and close to my chest, and really flick the thing. For an old guy, I thought I had a pretty good start; but then the next morning I was hurting all the way from right shoulder to right ankle -- but my right hip and right knee were the worst. And boy was I disappointed. I knew my new sport was done for. I wiped down those discs and took them straight back to Dick's.
(PART 2) You see, I injured my right knee years ago and I knew (but had forgotten) that the movement that my right knee can't tolerate is a lateral twist -- no way. After my knee pain was gone, I decided that I didn't have the strength, or the ability to use good throwing technique to heave the a heavy (relative to it's size) disc golf discs. So, I bought me an Ultimate Discraft disc -- more glide, less required power. Did practice throws, then actually took it to a course. People told me "Hey, you can get discs made for this game." I shared my excuse, and they said "As long as your having fun" -- which I was!
(PART 3) I have this philosophy that most obstacles can be overcome with a bit of adjustment in technique, procedure, or configuration. Technique: I spread my feet, probably a full yard apart, keep my feet planted, right foot toward my target, don't twist that knee, rotate my upper body, get as much flick as I can, and let her rip! Guess what? I can play without hurting myself, and am having a ball.
(PART 4) I went back to a sporting goods store (this time Dunhams) and bought me a mid-range disc, with good glide and a straight shooter. Had a good session on the ballfield, and looking forward to doing a course tomorrow. With the technique I am forced to use, I'm only throwing 150 - 175 feet. But who cares? I'll be playing just to try to beat my best. My present goal will be consistent bogeys. I think that may be doable. I'll let you know how I do. (And if you read this whole long-winded tale, you must be really bored!)
(PART 1) Well, for my birthday, I went out and bought me a couple of a driver, and a faster & slower mid-range. The associate at Dick's Sporting Goods - a middle aged player said to forget the putter for now. (I think I should have forgotten the driver!) I went out on a ballfield, just to see what I could do. I had watched some YouTube videos on technique, and tried to duplicate the approach body spin, keep disc across and close to my chest, and really flick the thing. For an old guy, I thought I had a pretty good start; but then the next morning I was hurting all the way from right shoulder to right ankle -- but my right hip and right knee were the worst. And boy was I disappointed. I knew my new sport was done for. I wiped down those discs and took them straight back to Dick's.
(PART 2) You see, I injured my right knee years ago and I knew (but had forgotten) that the movement that my right knee can't tolerate is a lateral twist -- no way. After my knee pain was gone, I decided that I didn't have the strength, or the ability to use good throwing technique to heave the a heavy (relative to it's size) disc golf discs. So, I bought me an Ultimate Discraft disc -- more glide, less required power. Did practice throws, then actually took it to a course. People told me "Hey, you can get discs made for this game." I shared my excuse, and they said "As long as your having fun" -- which I was!
(PART 3) I have this philosophy that most obstacles can be overcome with a bit of adjustment in technique, procedure, or configuration. Technique: I spread my feet, probably a full yard apart, keep my feet planted, right foot toward my target, don't twist that knee, rotate my upper body, get as much flick as I can, and let her rip! Guess what? I can play without hurting myself, and am having a ball.
(PART 4) I went back to a sporting goods store (this time Dunhams) and bought me a mid-range disc, with good glide and a straight shooter. Had a good session on the ballfield, and looking forward to doing a course tomorrow. With the technique I am forced to use, I'm only throwing 150 - 175 feet. But who cares? I'll be playing just to try to beat my best. My present goal will be consistent bogeys. I think that may be doable. I'll let you know how I do. (And if you read this whole long-winded tale, you must be really bored!)