Throwing styles Disc golf

1 throwing styles

1.1 backhand
1.2 forehand
1.3 alternative throws

throwing styles

while there many different grips , styles throwing disc, there 2 basic throwing techniques: backhand , forehand (or sidearm). these techniques vary in effectiveness under different circumstances. understanding , mastery can improve player s game, , offer diverse options in maneuvering disc basket greater efficacy. many players use referred run-up during drive. practiced build more forward disc momentum , distance. throwing styles vary player player, , there no standard throwing style.

all discs when thrown naturally fall direction, direction termed hyzer, natural fall of disc, or anhyzer, making disc fall against natural flight pattern. right-handed backhand throw (rhbh), disc naturally fall left. right-handed forehand throw (rhfh), disc naturally fall right. left-handed, backhand throw (lhbh), disc naturally fall right. left-handed, forehand throw (lhfh), disc naturally fall left.

backhand

to perform throw, disc rapidly drawn across front of body, , released towards forward aimpoint. due potential snap available technique, 1 can expect greater distance , accuracy forehand throw. important initiate momentum feet , allow travel body, hips , shoulders, culminating in transfer of energy disc.

forehand

the forehand (sidearm) throw performed drawing disc behind , partially across front of body: similar sidearm throw in baseball. term sidearm predates term forehand, seemingly in use today simpler means communicate technique, equating tennis forehand.

alternative throws

the following examples of throws may used better deliver disc former common 2 throws impeded obstacles such bushes, trees, boulders, or artificial structures.

common alternative styles

the hatchet (or tomahawk). gripped sidearm toss thrown overhand motion; disc orientation perpendicular ground on of flight.
the thumber (or u.d.). thrown in overhand manner thumb held on disc s underside.
the roller. thrown either backhand or forehand, disc predominately in contact ground. disc remains in motion while travelling on edge @ slight angle, , can travel exceedingly far in ideal situations. once perfected, roller invaluably versatile tool in golfer s arsenal.
the turbo-putt thrown putter when player holds disc upright, supported in middle thumb, finger tips outside of edge, waiter holding platter. player stands leg opposite throwing arm forward, reaches back, , extends arm towards basket, throwing disc in motion similar of throwing dart. ideally thrower not rotate wrist; act of following through give disc spin. turbo-putt throw known accuracy, has extremely limited range.

other alternative styles

the baseball or grenade. thrown in backhand, disc upside-down. shot used , down on short shot there danger of shot rolling away or going out of bounds if thrown far. used on downhill shots can used go , over. due quick turn , backspin of shot, used out of woods.
the overhand wristflip (or chicken-wing [ambiguous origin] ). difficult , stylized throw accomplished free-stylers , classic ultimate players familiar; less used in disc golf. thrown in same manner baseball drawn on sidearm side of body, , inverting arm , disc. using thumb power finger, disc drawn thigh area rearwards , behind body on shoulder, releasing toward forward aimpoint. disc flies in conventional flight pattern. untrained eye, appears ungainly throw. is, however, elegant , accurate. term overhand wristflip has been in use since @ least circa 1970.




^ throwing sidearm . disc golf review. retrieved 6 january 2015. 
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