Robbie, I have the exercise that you are looking for. I was working on holding my head in place and inadvertently was holding my trailing arm back and in the process overextended my left shoulder. I will do my best to explain the exercise. Arms bent at 90 degrees and elbows against the body. Hold a stretchy band between your hands which should be face up and shoulder width apart. Rotate your arms outward while keeping your elbows against your body. You will feel the pull on the inside of your shoulder. If you are working on an injured shoulder, there are two additional adjustments to this exercise. The first is to only work one arm and start it against your body and work it outward. The second is to employ a looped stretchy band with one end attached to a fixed object and the other looped around your arm just above the elbow. This will further isolate your shoulder and keep you from cheating the exercise. I am not a medical professional, just an old, broken disc golfer. If this exercise has a name, please let me know what it is.
@@eliasparker5113 Another viewer provided the name of the exercise. It is a "No Money" shoulder exercise. Searching that will provide plenty of videos on the process.
Hi guys, im a physical therapist. If you want a decent shoulder/arm care routine look up something called the throwers 10 program. I would also encourage you to look into some type of thoracic (upper back) mobility exercises and hip rotation exercises to avoid injury as well
at 61 years old and in my 3rd season of playing this wonderful sport I have almost completely stopped doing a run-up altogether. I have been doing just stand still shots about 95% of the time in my field work + casual rounds. I have finally hit 270 feet a few times, which is huge for me. normally I am averaging about 230-245. making one minor form change at a time has been key. If you are a new player, "please" go spend time on the practice field...that is where all of your progress comes from.
Robbie ..Dude! I threw farther than I've ever been able to with the backwards tip! Thank you. I've been trying all summer to throw more than 150' and nothing was working. I knew I had to be doing something fundamentally wrong but couldn't figure it out. This video made all the difference..i finally get it. Keep up the good work I love you videos.. Looking forward to more!🎉🎉🎉
I'm one of those students that blew my old max distance out of the water. After struggling breaking 300' for about a year we happened to be playing around at our local pitch-and putt. He had me try the backwards drill on hole 16 with a few soft throws, but on 18 I kinda had the motion down and let it follow through with my grace and tapped in a birdie on a 340' flat ground hole. I'm glad we did it towards the end of a round, that way you know for sure you're good and limbered up. Pre-round for me is gonna be kinda tense. Warming up properly is going to be key to avoiding injury. I still hit 350 pretty regularly, but every now and then I can poke out to 375, or 390. Now, if I can get my nose angle consistent, I might be able to hit my 400 goal by the end of the year.
@@corycardenas767I'm playing a league round in a couple hours, gonna be trying this. Consistent nose angle is my biggest problem, trying to push 350' by the end of the year, I can get 300' pretty easily after my first year playing. Next year I'm hoping to push 400'
@@abeezy right on ezy! Good luck tonight! Hope the tip helps. Follow all these other tips from RC and you'll keep progressing. I was once told in my early growth stages to not get discouraged when you feel like your not improving because the game is all about 1 step backwards to get 2 steps forward. Another great tip I got along the way was you don't have to always get to the basket from a scramble shot, you can focus on your putting comfort zone. Totally different angle than to the basket that's probably a way easier shot. Boom another stroke saved! 👊🥳 Go get em today!
This gives me hope. I'm stuck around 250 and 50mph. Funny enough I got my nose angle perfected just missing something to really give me speed. I'm 32 and played a lot of sports in HS and still athletic so I've been close to quitting since I gotta struggle to hit 250😅
@@OneFocusPhotos speed is easy to fix Focus. One thing the disc needs besides forward speed is spin speed. There's 2 things that makes the disc go far: 1- forward speed(arm speed), 2- disc spin speed. #1 arm speed starts a split second if not at the same time as your last plant step. A smooth walk up and a Bruce Lee explosion when the arm is ready to fire. #2 spin the sweat of it! You can get more distance with the same arm speed as long as you spin the disc more. Keep physics in mind. Think about what the disc needs. The disc needs forward speed and spin speed. That's pretty much it. Next topic is the proper disc for the job... Hope this helps. 👊👨🎤 #2
Thank you Robbie! You gave me som real "aha" moments here. The bag to look at, that is what ill try in my next round. Awesome advice for a beginner like me!
I have called "looking for the shot" chasing the disc. My brain is so excited to see where the disc is going to that I chase the disc with my eyes. A local coach also calls it something along the lines of needing head patience, and their drill was really similar to the bag drill, but he would make me keep eye contact with him as soon as I started my walk up through the disc getting to the ground. Love all the tips and coaching you give! Gonna have to go out and try that backwards drill at my next fieldwork session.
Hey Robby I just wanted to say thank you for doing what you do. I've been following your channel for a couple years and your videos helped me a bunch when I was a beginner, and I still love watching your content. I especially appreciate your attitude and probity. Please keep doing what you do and know that there's plenty of us that want to encourage you when those minority of discouragers talk their trash. Keep up the good work and thanks again.
In the traditional golf swing, keeping the chin down through the swing makes a huge difference. I do the chin tuck for my backhand throws. It keeps me more focused on proper mechanics. Supper easy to look down at the plant foot, our footing, squirrel, shinny object, rather focus on that power moment. Tighten core. Hyzer bend. Athletic shuffle. Tuck that chin, boys and girls.
This is by far the best distance video I have seen. ( before anyone jumps on me) I said I have watched and I get it. Thank you Robbie. I will try it this weekend!!!!!!
Robbie, great timing on this video. As a sidearm dominant player (off the tee) I recently decided to start working on my backhand and playing more backhand only rounds. One of the things I struggle with is looking ahead. The bag trick totally works! I tried this out last night and was having some of my farthest (and accurate) backhand drives.
Robbie, the backwards drill really unlocked something in my brain - this is the first time I've ever felt the 'snap' - THANK YOU from this noodle armed beginner! Nowhere near 300 feet yet but feeling like I now have one of the tools to do so.
Another great vid man! I enjoy all of the content you put out! From disc comparisons, to any help and knowledge, keep it 1000, etc. The way you explain and demonstrate what you are teaching is some of the best I’ve seen! Thanks Robbie!
I had inadvertently been sorta doing this drill with my flight towel before rounds way back but completely forgot that feeling as of lately. Started doing it again but this time focusing on exactly what you taught. I just start off very slow with the towel, maybe do some sprinkler twists first, then work on slowly increasing that hand speed till I feel like I’m at 60-70% effort. Then just stop and take the first few holes easy. Wow, not only am I hitting lines more consistently but the discs are going way farther with less effort. This seriously has me eyeballing those private lessons. Need to get my putting game strong!
Went out to the field to try the backwards throw, and with minimal effort was throwing almost as far as a normal throw (which ain't very far). Started to put a little more energy into it and was throwing as far or a little farther. Then tried the "focus on the bag" thing (used a mini to focus on) and I could instantly FEEL the difference. The distance was probably +30 feet on just a few tries, and the disc was coming out dead straight. Can't wait to practice this more and hopefully make it stick. Thanks as always Robbie!
Perhaps one of the best videos you have put out. Of course all are great! Honestly this video was the “light bulb” moment where other videos and instructions from you and others just clicked and made perfect sense! Thank you thank you thank you! 2 instructional content ideas I would love especially from you: 1) from the day 1 disc golfer perspective, how should I start? Basic beginner mechanics that show a brand new disc golfer how to get started. I understand this is a lot and it could even be a great video to talk about it enough to get the person started on drives, approaches and putts and then you can comment on included links to previous content that goes more in-depth. 2) I would love a video with you take on how someone should bring introduce a person to disc golf. I mean if I was to bring someone out to the course for the first time, what is a good curriculum or tips on how to demonstrate the technique and what are some key mechanics I should prioritize when helping them get started. When I bring someone new to discgolf (playing less than a month for example), what should I focus on showing/teaching them. I typically end up overloading them with 10 things to work on and although I have good intentions, I feel at times I take something that should be fun and easy to start into and complicate it too quickly. Obviously this is a me issue but hopefully others have the same issue and would find this helpful.
I’m loving the instructional content, Robbie. You are a gifted communicator, and are able to convey these concepts in such a relatable and digestible manner. Thanks for making these videos!
YES YES YES! Hand speed! What a great take. This parallels my recent video so amazingly well. You should give it a watch. :) Love when I'm validated by the people I respect. Thanks for this, Robbie!
Loved that one Robbie, so well explained. I'm going to try that one out next time I'm hitting the soccer field. I have an issue throwing nose up and hyser as well. So how to throw in a straight line, not nose up would be my wish for a fantastic RobbieC video. Thanks for all the great content. From Denmark, Europe
First time leaving a comment. I started watching your channel when I started playing and the channel was relatively new. I liked a lot of the older content on you playing rounds and talking through your strategy. You do that some with the break 1000. I also like the pig battles as you spend a lot of time focusing on the shot shapes and the disc flight when you compare. I have found those things very helpful for my game and I would like to see a lot more of that content personally.
Thanks so much- this and the forehand video have really helped. As an MA3 player- Something I’d like to see content on would be how to get consistent. I feel like I can do things in a vacuum but putting it all together more often is a goal.
Hi, I am not a medical professional! However, I was given a stretch by a licensed Physical Therapist as part of a stretching regimen. There are two ways to do it, one requires an inside corner, and the other requires a door frame. i find the corner more comfortable, but I know some folks find the door frame more comfortable. To do the stretch, all you do is have one foot in front of you and one behind for balance, then you put your arms at about chest height and place your hands on either the walls of the corner or either side of the doorframe, and you control the stretch by leaning into that front leg. Hold it for about 30 seconds, rest, then switch legs. I was given this stretch to do once a day, however, now that those muscles are more flexible, I don't need to do it as often. One thing to pay attention to is making sure your hips aren't tilting back too much, try to keep them up right as best as you can.
Hey Robbie, I’ve tried a lot of different fixes and tips to try and increase “distance” or “snap” but none of them have really worked long term. I was skeptical of your backwards drill, I’ll admit but I did try out the second drill this past week. I tried doing it in my rounds and noticed I was hitting my lines easier. I swallowed my pride today and tried the backwards drill in a field. Felt the motion, went to a course this afternoon and was really getting good snap on my drives!! Actually helpful video! Thanks!!
I need this so much, my biggest issue this year was grip locking. (Most frustrating thing, in my opinion). I was just so lost. Thanks for the Head in the Bag drill.
Been watching alot of your videos lately. Just recently got into Disc Golf a few months ago. Great tips in every video! Now i just need to execute. Lol
Danny really said it best. "Slow is smooth and smooth is far" Assuming you have pretty decent form, trying to throw fast isnt applying that speed to the disc. More than likely what is happening is your rushing the time in the pock or missing the power pocket all together. Don't think about speed. Thing about strength. Think that you are loading energy into the disc. Im 5,6 130lb and I can throw about 400 but if I try to throw 420 by going fast I'll only get 300. Take your time put things in there place. Feet, Hips, Let your body pull the arm. Fully articulate your leavers. Keep your head turned away from the target until the disc is torn out of your hand. Don't let it go! Take your time.
Awesome content. Thanks for explaining this so well. I can’t wait to try the drills. I’ve been struggling for a while to get a little more distance. This should help. Let’s go
Content idea: You had some videos about what to expect (and how to do well) when you start playing tourneys. What about what to expect when you're moving up from MA4 to MA3, etc? The idea of moving from the top of the MA4 standings to the bottom of the MA3 standings is daunting.
Robbie, your form when watching your normal drives looks extremely smooth. I would love to see some slow mo of your form. I could use consistent distance, not really more distance. I typically hit 300 to 350 on my full power throws, but I know I shouldn't have to be using full power to get that distance.
I always tell beginners that getting the feel for all the throws…backhand, forehand, approaches, putts… in their hands is the absolute most important thing for success AND distance. Spin, angles, and force. I recently hurt my right arm for a few weeks and started throwing lefty, focusing on form from the fingers back, and when I started throwing righty again I had gained like 40 feet on my drives and better juice on my putts.
yeah for some reason they teach to just hold the wrist straight and dont think about it, but I have been watching Nick Crush and he's grinding the tech disc and rear loading the grip and curling the wrist to attain spin and a negative nose angle. I think thats why the best throwers in the world look like their moving slow, its the last lever in the arm, the wrist, thats moving so fast, and you cant see that in real time. It's like their body and arm moves slow, but the disc comes out so fast!
I think this just fixed my entire drive. Context, I use to throw around 450ft then I had to take a 3 year break from disc golf. Since starting back I've been stuck at 300 for ever and all my throws have felt really hard (like a lot of effort with no reward). Today I tried keeping my head down until my left shoulder brought it up and boom 350ft with ease and lots of distance with less effort.
Hi! Remember I wrote recently that your videos seem to be max 480p.. Well, I sorted the problem out. Not sure what the exact reason was, but I updated my MacOS to the latest version and it allowed Google Chrome to find the most recent update. And now your videos look awesome on my computer once again. Just wanted to leave it here, maybe somebody had the similar problem.
Can confirm that hand/arm speed is very key. This season I have only gone stand still, after a test round where I only used stand still and focused on accelerating the hand. I went from like 260-270 feet max distance to somewhere 340-360 feet by just standing still and making my arm/hand move fast. This off season I hope to put in the time to get the rest of body involved but if I am honest for a MA3 player with around 300 controlled distance now my distance is fine. (but 400 would be nice...) I was learned by a possible time travler that is called "Being curious"
Thanks Robbie... Great info. Been working this, but that made it more clear. Thx. would love to see a slow mo 'overhead' shot of a throw if possible. Show lineup/tracks & release..
Thank you, Robby. I look forward to your content. My video suggestion is: What numbers are we looking for from our tech disk? and possible drills with it?
Last time out I really focused on "slow is smooth" and "out in out". I can't say I improved max distance, but everything just felt and looked better, and much more accurate.
Not max, but consistent. I had to remind myself to stop trying to throw so hard. Otherwise, I’ll catch a bad release or coming out at the wrong an/hyzer angle
Someone I immediately think of that really does this for big hyzers is Kyle Klein. I saw this probably on last years dglo or maybe it was this years early tourney at that new mcbeth Florida course.
Daniel Lindahl went from teaching straight pull to teaching wide rail and now it seems that you, OD and a bunch of others went in the opposite direction. Disc golf is confusing man. Do anyone know what approach is most common among pros? (also great video Robbie. I hope it didn't come off as a complaint)
Weirdly I've been on this topic with my own form and feel a need to go wide rail. The pull I think depends on the individual... Your body shape and what your 'stock shot' is. If you're tall and lanky with longer upper arms it'll probably be easier for the disc to clear on a straight pull or deep pull. Or if you're naturally bent over more and throwing hyzers you can probably create more space that way. Shorter or and larger frames can probably benefit more using a wide rail. Right now my issue is I have a habit of reaching straight back for a straight pull, then the disc runs into me, or I naturally give it an anhyzer tilt so it can clear my torso. If I wide rail, I get the clearance and a much flatter and smoother throw. Playing in FL we have very low ceilings, so my 'stock shot' is trying to throw low n flat.. so if I'm naturally going to be more upright, a wide rail is better for me.
@@ViJt-oq5nq That's actually really helpful. I guess I'm in the tall and slightly lanky category and with that in mind I decided a moment ago to drop my stubbornness and just try out a couple of backward throws. I was actually really impressed with at what forces they were ripping out of my hand. But then when I tried to let the body naturally follow the disc around, everything went completely out of sync. So now I have a serious decision to make. Up to this point I've been very disciplined about sticking to one lane and shielding myself from all the information out there that contradicts what I've learned so far. Because going back and forth between a bunch of different approaches doesn't seem like a good way to build up muscle memory. But I guess that this is one of those fundamental things you just have to experiment with in the beginning in order to make an informed long term decision?
@@muchograndeyolatengo Yea, you absolutely cannot mix styles. Probably the largest issue I see with online Disc Golf is there ARE several throwing styles with extremely few personalities willing to just admit different styles can exist instead of claiming right or wrong. Specially when on the pro tour you can clearly see different throwing styles. Which one is the best? Probably gonna be dependent on the individual or where they're playing. Counterweight has a hyzer bias, arming the disc is hard on the shoulders, slingshot requires you become dominant with your non-dominant leg, lawn mower pulling has been deprecated.
I tied for a year to do a run up, never worked a damn, thinking of so many things I literally fall over my own feet, now throwing with a run up for a week, my key to success "just throw it" , I am still old fat and slow, but at least can do the run and throw
Ok with that standstill backwards drill I throw farther and straighter more consistently than ever before. How do I work that backwards into a regular throw? I’m seriously throwing lasers backwards
By run up is 30 ft shorter than my standstill so I always throw standstill. Still trying to get to the magical 300. Tried the overthrow method. Didn’t really change anything. Stuck at 45 for arm speed
I think "hand speed" is the wrong way to look at it. The disc (hand) needs to be under acceleration at release. I think a lot of people fire too early, get up to speed, then release. You need to be "speeding" up the most right at the end of the throw. I think that's how the pro's can do slow controlled walk-ups and still hit 400 plus feet.
Robbie, I have the exercise that you are looking for. I was working on holding my head in place and inadvertently was holding my trailing arm back and in the process overextended my left shoulder. I will do my best to explain the exercise. Arms bent at 90 degrees and elbows against the body. Hold a stretchy band between your hands which should be face up and shoulder width apart. Rotate your arms outward while keeping your elbows against your body. You will feel the pull on the inside of your shoulder. If you are working on an injured shoulder, there are two additional adjustments to this exercise. The first is to only work one arm and start it against your body and work it outward. The second is to employ a looped stretchy band with one end attached to a fixed object and the other looped around your arm just above the elbow. This will further isolate your shoulder and keep you from cheating the exercise. I am not a medical professional, just an old, broken disc golfer. If this exercise has a name, please let me know what it is.
make a video bro and post it if you feel comfortable, could be helpful to others as well
I believe this is commonly called a “no money”!
@@sethsmithkauffman497 Thank you!
@@eliasparker5113 Another viewer provided the name of the exercise. It is a "No Money" shoulder exercise. Searching that will provide plenty of videos on the process.
Hi guys, im a physical therapist. If you want a decent shoulder/arm care routine look up something called the throwers 10 program. I would also encourage you to look into some type of thoracic (upper back) mobility exercises and hip rotation exercises to avoid injury as well
I've watched your videos for years. I think this is in your top 3 all-time in terms of explanation and reasoning.
at 61 years old and in my 3rd season of playing this wonderful sport I have almost completely stopped doing a run-up altogether. I have been doing just stand still shots about 95% of the time in my field work + casual rounds. I have finally hit 270 feet a few times, which is huge for me. normally I am averaging about 230-245. making one minor form change at a time has been key. If you are a new player, "please" go spend time on the practice field...that is where all of your progress comes from.
Robbie ..Dude! I threw farther than I've ever been able to with the backwards tip! Thank you. I've been trying all summer to throw more than 150' and nothing was working. I knew I had to be doing something fundamentally wrong but couldn't figure it out. This video made all the difference..i finally get it. Keep up the good work I love you videos.. Looking forward to more!🎉🎉🎉
I'm one of those students that blew my old max distance out of the water. After struggling breaking 300' for about a year we happened to be playing around at our local pitch-and putt.
He had me try the backwards drill on hole 16 with a few soft throws, but on 18 I kinda had the motion down and let it follow through with my grace and tapped in a birdie on a 340' flat ground hole.
I'm glad we did it towards the end of a round, that way you know for sure you're good and limbered up. Pre-round for me is gonna be kinda tense. Warming up properly is going to be key to avoiding injury.
I still hit 350 pretty regularly, but every now and then I can poke out to 375, or 390. Now, if I can get my nose angle consistent, I might be able to hit my 400 goal by the end of the year.
Point with your thumb to get the noise angle down. Works for me.
@@corycardenas767I'm playing a league round in a couple hours, gonna be trying this. Consistent nose angle is my biggest problem, trying to push 350' by the end of the year, I can get 300' pretty easily after my first year playing. Next year I'm hoping to push 400'
@@abeezy right on ezy! Good luck tonight! Hope the tip helps. Follow all these other tips from RC and you'll keep progressing. I was once told in my early growth stages to not get discouraged when you feel like your not improving because the game is all about 1 step backwards to get 2 steps forward.
Another great tip I got along the way was you don't have to always get to the basket from a scramble shot, you can focus on your putting comfort zone. Totally different angle than to the basket that's probably a way easier shot. Boom another stroke saved! 👊🥳
Go get em today!
This gives me hope. I'm stuck around 250 and 50mph. Funny enough I got my nose angle perfected just missing something to really give me speed. I'm 32 and played a lot of sports in HS and still athletic so I've been close to quitting since I gotta struggle to hit 250😅
@@OneFocusPhotos speed is easy to fix Focus. One thing the disc needs besides forward speed is spin speed. There's 2 things that makes the disc go far: 1- forward speed(arm speed), 2- disc spin speed.
#1 arm speed starts a split second if not at the same time as your last plant step. A smooth walk up and a Bruce Lee explosion when the arm is ready to fire.
#2 spin the sweat of it!
You can get more distance with the same arm speed as long as you spin the disc more.
Keep physics in mind. Think about what the disc needs. The disc needs forward speed and spin speed. That's pretty much it.
Next topic is the proper disc for the job...
Hope this helps. 👊👨🎤
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The pro you're thinking about was Lisa Fajkus during the 2020 Discraft Ledgestone Insurance Open
Thank you Robbie! You gave me som real "aha" moments here. The bag to look at, that is what ill try in my next round. Awesome advice for a beginner like me!
Back to your roots. What a GREAT idea!!!! Thanks Robbie
This advice is pure GOLD. Thanks Robbie!
I have called "looking for the shot" chasing the disc. My brain is so excited to see where the disc is going to that I chase the disc with my eyes. A local coach also calls it something along the lines of needing head patience, and their drill was really similar to the bag drill, but he would make me keep eye contact with him as soon as I started my walk up through the disc getting to the ground.
Love all the tips and coaching you give! Gonna have to go out and try that backwards drill at my next fieldwork session.
This will be my next training session 🙌🏼 Ty for the tip Robbie - Beginner from Sweden 🇸🇪🙏🏼
Hey Robby I just wanted to say thank you for doing what you do. I've been following your channel for a couple years and your videos helped me a bunch when I was a beginner, and I still love watching your content. I especially appreciate your attitude and probity. Please keep doing what you do and know that there's plenty of us that want to encourage you when those minority of discouragers talk their trash. Keep up the good work and thanks again.
You have to yell “Four!” When you put these videos… they hitting too close. 😂
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This added 50 feet to my mid range throws and it felt like i was putting less effort in. Thank you!
I’m going to go out and work on this, this week! I think this is exactly what I have been trying to figure out.
I think Robbie watched me play recently and thought, I need to make this video! 😂
In the traditional golf swing, keeping the chin down through the swing makes a huge difference. I do the chin tuck for my backhand throws. It keeps me more focused on proper mechanics. Supper easy to look down at the plant foot, our footing, squirrel, shinny object, rather focus on that power moment. Tighten core. Hyzer bend. Athletic shuffle. Tuck that chin, boys and girls.
This is by far the best distance video I have seen. ( before anyone jumps on me) I said I have watched and I get it. Thank you Robbie. I will try it this weekend!!!!!!
Robbie, great timing on this video. As a sidearm dominant player (off the tee) I recently decided to start working on my backhand and playing more backhand only rounds. One of the things I struggle with is looking ahead. The bag trick totally works! I tried this out last night and was having some of my farthest (and accurate) backhand drives.
Robbie, the backwards drill really unlocked something in my brain - this is the first time I've ever felt the 'snap' - THANK YOU from this noodle armed beginner! Nowhere near 300 feet yet but feeling like I now have one of the tools to do so.
Another great vid man! I enjoy all of the content you put out! From disc comparisons, to any help and knowledge, keep it 1000, etc. The way you explain and demonstrate what you are teaching is some of the best I’ve seen! Thanks Robbie!
I had inadvertently been sorta doing this drill with my flight towel before rounds way back but completely forgot that feeling as of lately. Started doing it again but this time focusing on exactly what you taught. I just start off very slow with the towel, maybe do some sprinkler twists first, then work on slowly increasing that hand speed till I feel like I’m at 60-70% effort. Then just stop and take the first few holes easy. Wow, not only am I hitting lines more consistently but the discs are going way farther with less effort.
This seriously has me eyeballing those private lessons. Need to get my putting game strong!
Went out to the field to try the backwards throw, and with minimal effort was throwing almost as far as a normal throw (which ain't very far). Started to put a little more energy into it and was throwing as far or a little farther. Then tried the "focus on the bag" thing (used a mini to focus on) and I could instantly FEEL the difference. The distance was probably +30 feet on just a few tries, and the disc was coming out dead straight. Can't wait to practice this more and hopefully make it stick. Thanks as always Robbie!
Good stuff Robbie. I'm going to try the backwards drill tomorrow
This is gonna be the video that gets me more distance. I can really feel it this time! 😂
Watched this earlier today and went and played a couple rounds and something has clicked! Thanks Robbie!
These are some great tips Robbie C!! Thanks!!
Yes, I love the idea of going back to your roots. It was your instructional videos that reeled me in to begin with!
Perhaps one of the best videos you have put out. Of course all are great! Honestly this video was the “light bulb” moment where other videos and instructions from you and others just clicked and made perfect sense! Thank you thank you thank you!
2 instructional content ideas I would love especially from you:
1) from the day 1 disc golfer perspective, how should I start? Basic beginner mechanics that show a brand new disc golfer how to get started. I understand this is a lot and it could even be a great video to talk about it enough to get the person started on drives, approaches and putts and then you can comment on included links to previous content that goes more in-depth.
2) I would love a video with you take on how someone should bring introduce a person to disc golf. I mean if I was to bring someone out to the course for the first time, what is a good curriculum or tips on how to demonstrate the technique and what are some key mechanics I should prioritize when helping them get started. When I bring someone new to discgolf (playing less than a month for example), what should I focus on showing/teaching them. I typically end up overloading them with 10 things to work on and although I have good intentions, I feel at times I take something that should be fun and easy to start into and complicate it too quickly. Obviously this is a me issue but hopefully others have the same issue and would find this helpful.
Thank you thank you! I also been stuck on 300-350 for a year now. Great content could be your best video yet! Cannot wait for next one!
I’m loving the instructional content, Robbie. You are a gifted communicator, and are able to convey these concepts in such a relatable and digestible manner. Thanks for making these videos!
YES YES YES! Hand speed! What a great take. This parallels my recent video so amazingly well. You should give it a watch. :) Love when I'm validated by the people I respect. Thanks for this, Robbie!
I've had to switch from right hand to left, I have really enjoyed your videos on distance, it's helped a lot thanks
Loved that one Robbie, so well explained. I'm going to try that one out next time I'm hitting the soccer field. I have an issue throwing nose up and hyser as well. So how to throw in a straight line, not nose up would be my wish for a fantastic RobbieC video. Thanks for all the great content. From Denmark, Europe
First time leaving a comment. I started watching your channel when I started playing and the channel was relatively new. I liked a lot of the older content on you playing rounds and talking through your strategy. You do that some with the break 1000. I also like the pig battles as you spend a lot of time focusing on the shot shapes and the disc flight when you compare. I have found those things very helpful for my game and I would like to see a lot more of that content personally.
Thanks so much- this and the forehand video have really helped. As an MA3 player- Something I’d like to see content on would be how to get consistent. I feel like I can do things in a vacuum but putting it all together more often is a goal.
Hi, I am not a medical professional! However, I was given a stretch by a licensed Physical Therapist as part of a stretching regimen. There are two ways to do it, one requires an inside corner, and the other requires a door frame. i find the corner more comfortable, but I know some folks find the door frame more comfortable.
To do the stretch, all you do is have one foot in front of you and one behind for balance, then you put your arms at about chest height and place your hands on either the walls of the corner or either side of the doorframe, and you control the stretch by leaning into that front leg. Hold it for about 30 seconds, rest, then switch legs. I was given this stretch to do once a day, however, now that those muscles are more flexible, I don't need to do it as often. One thing to pay attention to is making sure your hips aren't tilting back too much, try to keep them up right as best as you can.
Hey Robbie, I’ve tried a lot of different fixes and tips to try and increase “distance” or “snap” but none of them have really worked long term. I was skeptical of your backwards drill, I’ll admit but I did try out the second drill this past week. I tried doing it in my rounds and noticed I was hitting my lines easier. I swallowed my pride today and tried the backwards drill in a field. Felt the motion, went to a course this afternoon and was really getting good snap on my drives!! Actually helpful video! Thanks!!
@@samz1108 stoked to hear it!!
I need this so much, my biggest issue this year was grip locking. (Most frustrating thing, in my opinion). I was just so lost. Thanks for the Head in the Bag drill.
That was a great breakdown to arm speed!! Thanks! I will put those ideas to use at my next practice session.
Been watching alot of your videos lately. Just recently got into Disc Golf a few months ago. Great tips in every video! Now i just need to execute. Lol
Danny really said it best. "Slow is smooth and smooth is far" Assuming you have pretty decent form, trying to throw fast isnt applying that speed to the disc. More than likely what is happening is your rushing the time in the pock or missing the power pocket all together. Don't think about speed. Thing about strength. Think that you are loading energy into the disc. Im 5,6 130lb and I can throw about 400 but if I try to throw 420 by going fast I'll only get 300.
Take your time put things in there place. Feet, Hips, Let your body pull the arm. Fully articulate your leavers. Keep your head turned away from the target until the disc is torn out of your hand. Don't let it go!
Take your time.
Thanks for the shout out brother! Having a fantastic Friday!
Awesome content. Thanks for explaining this so well. I can’t wait to try the drills. I’ve been struggling for a while to get a little more distance. This should help. Let’s go
Content idea: You had some videos about what to expect (and how to do well) when you start playing tourneys. What about what to expect when you're moving up from MA4 to MA3, etc? The idea of moving from the top of the MA4 standings to the bottom of the MA3 standings is daunting.
Robbie, your form when watching your normal drives looks extremely smooth. I would love to see some slow mo of your form. I could use consistent distance, not really more distance. I typically hit 300 to 350 on my full power throws, but I know I shouldn't have to be using full power to get that distance.
Full power with a brand new movement. Got it
@@OverthrowDiscGolf yes. 😍😍
2 month newbie here. My rotator cuff is killing me and im trying to slow down and stick to basics like this..
I always tell beginners that getting the feel for all the throws…backhand, forehand, approaches, putts… in their hands is the absolute most important thing for success AND distance. Spin, angles, and force. I recently hurt my right arm for a few weeks and started throwing lefty, focusing on form from the fingers back, and when I started throwing righty again I had gained like 40 feet on my drives and better juice on my putts.
yeah for some reason they teach to just hold the wrist straight and dont think about it, but I have been watching Nick Crush and he's grinding the tech disc and rear loading the grip and curling the wrist to attain spin and a negative nose angle. I think thats why the best throwers in the world look like their moving slow, its the last lever in the arm, the wrist, thats moving so fast, and you cant see that in real time. It's like their body and arm moves slow, but the disc comes out so fast!
Robbie has coached me with this technique and I’m here to tell you trust it works. I do a one step stand drive 300’
Disc golf strong. Has just the right video's for prevention exercises.
this was great! gonna give this a shot next time I get to a field for sure.
Good summary and points
I think this just fixed my entire drive. Context, I use to throw around 450ft then I had to take a 3 year break from disc golf. Since starting back I've been stuck at 300 for ever and all my throws have felt really hard (like a lot of effort with no reward). Today I tried keeping my head down until my left shoulder brought it up and boom 350ft with ease and lots of distance with less effort.
When you’re in town for worlds, you should do a collaboration with OT. Maybe a video on bracing too :)
Hi! Remember I wrote recently that your videos seem to be max 480p.. Well, I sorted the problem out. Not sure what the exact reason was, but I updated my MacOS to the latest version and it allowed Google Chrome to find the most recent update. And now your videos look awesome on my computer once again.
Just wanted to leave it here, maybe somebody had the similar problem.
Can confirm that hand/arm speed is very key. This season I have only gone stand still, after a test round where I only used stand still and focused on accelerating the hand.
I went from like 260-270 feet max distance to somewhere 340-360 feet by just standing still and making my arm/hand move fast. This off season I hope to put in the time to get the rest of body involved but if I am honest for a MA3 player with around 300 controlled distance now my distance is fine. (but 400 would be nice...)
I was learned by a possible time travler that is called "Being curious"
Thanks Robbie... Great info. Been working this, but that made it more clear. Thx.
would love to see a slow mo 'overhead' shot of a throw if possible. Show lineup/tracks & release..
Needed this video Robbie thank you!
imagine an old lady at the park sitting on a bench watching robbie all alone saying you cant see me boiii!
Thank you, Robby. I look forward to your content. My video suggestion is: What numbers are we looking for from our tech disk? and possible drills with it?
Can’t wait too try this out
Excellent Traction bud
Can't wait to try this. How abouta video on the same thing for forehand?
Last time out I really focused on "slow is smooth" and "out in out". I can't say I improved max distance, but everything just felt and looked better, and much more accurate.
Not max, but consistent. I had to remind myself to stop trying to throw so hard. Otherwise, I’ll catch a bad release or coming out at the wrong an/hyzer angle
That's a clean polo.
Agree with previous comment on a video like this for forehand because I can throw back hand over 250ft but can't hardly throw 75ft with my forehand.
Great vid
I know you called out Joey since you're wearing his jersey lol. I just bought one
Damn in your last two videos you mentioned Joseph and Joey … so close
Someone I immediately think of that really does this for big hyzers is Kyle Klein. I saw this probably on last years dglo or maybe it was this years early tourney at that new mcbeth Florida course.
SICK JERSEY!!
Robbie please do a midrange grip video
More woods golf tips!
Daniel Lindahl went from teaching straight pull to teaching wide rail and now it seems that you, OD and a bunch of others went in the opposite direction. Disc golf is confusing man. Do anyone know what approach is most common among pros? (also great video Robbie. I hope it didn't come off as a complaint)
Weirdly I've been on this topic with my own form and feel a need to go wide rail.
The pull I think depends on the individual... Your body shape and what your 'stock shot' is.
If you're tall and lanky with longer upper arms it'll probably be easier for the disc to clear on a straight pull or deep pull. Or if you're naturally bent over more and throwing hyzers you can probably create more space that way.
Shorter or and larger frames can probably benefit more using a wide rail.
Right now my issue is I have a habit of reaching straight back for a straight pull, then the disc runs into me, or I naturally give it an anhyzer tilt so it can clear my torso.
If I wide rail, I get the clearance and a much flatter and smoother throw.
Playing in FL we have very low ceilings, so my 'stock shot' is trying to throw low n flat.. so if I'm naturally going to be more upright, a wide rail is better for me.
@@ViJt-oq5nq That's actually really helpful. I guess I'm in the tall and slightly lanky category and with that in mind I decided a moment ago to drop my stubbornness and just try out a couple of backward throws. I was actually really impressed with at what forces they were ripping out of my hand. But then when I tried to let the body naturally follow the disc around, everything went completely out of sync. So now I have a serious decision to make.
Up to this point I've been very disciplined about sticking to one lane and shielding myself from all the information out there that contradicts what I've learned so far. Because going back and forth between a bunch of different approaches doesn't seem like a good way to build up muscle memory.
But I guess that this is one of those fundamental things you just have to experiment with in the beginning in order to make an informed long term decision?
@@muchograndeyolatengo Yea, you absolutely cannot mix styles.
Probably the largest issue I see with online Disc Golf is there ARE several throwing styles with extremely few personalities willing to just admit different styles can exist instead of claiming right or wrong. Specially when on the pro tour you can clearly see different throwing styles.
Which one is the best? Probably gonna be dependent on the individual or where they're playing.
Counterweight has a hyzer bias, arming the disc is hard on the shoulders, slingshot requires you become dominant with your non-dominant leg, lawn mower pulling has been deprecated.
Yes Robbie show tunes!!
Awesome video!
I tied for a year to do a run up, never worked a damn, thinking of so many things I literally fall over my own feet, now throwing with a run up for a week, my key to success "just throw it" , I am still old fat and slow, but at least can do the run and throw
This is the way.
I'm looking forward to getting back to more "But Mr. TH-cam man, what about [insert thing here]?" 😀
Today marks 1 year of disc golf for me . As a newbie who cares about distance when you can putt 60 percent from 60 feet ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I’m doing great Robbie how are you doing
Where is your home courses in AL Robby? Need recommendations in AL for this fall. Will be in Florence then mobile area
I need to know where to get that jersey!!!
Lisa Fajkus was the golfer in question
Ok with that standstill backwards drill I throw farther and straighter more consistently than ever before. How do I work that backwards into a regular throw? I’m seriously throwing lasers backwards
Like Dunipace always says, "Tip of the whip"
Great video
By run up is 30 ft shorter than my standstill so I always throw standstill. Still trying to get to the magical 300. Tried the overthrow method. Didn’t really change anything. Stuck at 45 for arm speed
Could it be more about the acceleration that should reach its peak when the charging of the rest of the body has been oriented to the hand?
Robbie, are you selling merch at worlds next week? Would love for my son to meet you. Coming in to town for Fri/Sat/Sun.
@@dalereinhold640 I am!
Good stuff
Never heard about the bag thing.
I throw 400 feet, around 120-130 meters max. But i have been stuck there for sooo long. Not sure how to take that next step.
I think "hand speed" is the wrong way to look at it. The disc (hand) needs to be under acceleration at release. I think a lot of people fire too early, get up to speed, then release. You need to be "speeding" up the most right at the end of the throw. I think that's how the pro's can do slow controlled walk-ups and still hit 400 plus feet.
Do you play George Ward a bunch? That my favorite park in Birmingham!
@@Bet2Guard3m probably at least once a week on average!
"Someone probably much smarter than me said it in the future..." (Proof that Robbie time travels! Just 'sayin... :D)
Use leverage to produce speed
These tips made me ONLY throw early or grip lock for some reason lol