I love how Simon is still grounded enough to genuinely be encouraging to amateur players and be excited WITH them when things go right. You've managed to keep your feet on the ground in spite of being one of the top disc golf players in the entire world. Bravo sir.
That very real moment when they connected over being colour blind and not owning red discs. Simon wasn't afraid to make a genuine connection with another human. That's the sign of a good soul.
As an 870'ish player myself, this is just about the coolest disc golf-thing I have seen on youtube. I hope there will be more interactions between pro players and sub 900-players! Big, big thumbs up!
Hard to express the excitement here! Simon and Uli are two of my favorite players, and I pretty much learned to play disc golf watching Paul Ulibarri tutorials, so I was super excited and signed up immediately when they first announced power disc golf academy, so seeing Simon joining up is probably the second most exciting thing that I have experienced since I started playing. This is going to be awesome! And anyone who either hasn't heard about it, or who has been on the fence, go check it out, the tutorials are amazing, but the community is even better! There seems to be a lot of toxicity showing up in a lot of the disc golf groups in social media, that does not exist in this group.
I've loved the Power Disc Golf Academy idea, and been following you for a while now. So glad Simon decided to help out, and I'm excited to see where this goes!
@@NolanSmithers97 th-cam.com/video/q9e_lEs7ASE/w-d-xo.html The whole video is great but 5:45 is where Simmons explains, leaving your disc in one place and moving your body around your disc. After playing for a couple years nonstop, I would reach back while doing the x step and my arm would sit in that position for a while as I did my run up. After fixing my form, now when I step forward I feel the power build up as the distance between my leading foot and the disc grows. As soon as these two things reach their peak stretch I release the tension forward. This is key. My arm is only in the fully stretched out position for a split second. This was key. You can do this all in very slowly and still feel the build up in power in the stretch, the key difference is the leg moving forward not the arm going back. I think this video is the epitome of perfect form but it’s hard to understand all the nuances that he’s truly trying to get across until you’ve had bad form for a while, I think this is why it has 425,000 views. Watching this as a beginner is helpful but you don’t know what you don’t know. Unfortunately, after you’ve played quite a bit and you’ve screwed up your form, it’s easier to watch this video and learn from it but then you have the long journey of trying to undo your bad form and relearn the correct way to throw. It’s worth it though. This took me from 325ish to 400ish. Then learning to plant foot and transfer weight into the leading leg instead of leaning over it James Conrad style (James is the only one who’s made that style work) added another 40ish to my drives. Hope this helps. Every disc golfer should watch this Simon video. I’m not sure where to look for forehand advice. I’ve tried a lot of things, but I just can’t get a lot of power and it makes my elbow hurt if I try to much. My forehand is passable and usable but not great. Good luck
@@TheGreatestJuJu Thanks for the vid recommendation. As for forehand, power is still in the hips, not the arm. Arm strength helps but swing the hips around, try not to worry so much about arm swing (let that be natural) and then really get a pop with the wrist like you're swinging a hammer at the end. If the hips pull the arm thru and you pop the hand at the end you'll see improvement.
here wishing you were here in Finland now too, so i could see them clutch/glitch -shots irl at the Beast :D These vlogs though are always so enjoyable, that waddahell, keep on living in the free world!
Just when I thought the power disc golf academy couldn't get any better, you joined as an instructor. I'm so excited for your lessons to start being available, my game has improved 100%. I'm looking forward to seeing what i can learn from you!
A few things: 1) I hope I am not being too forward but how can you not be in Europe? 2) You mentioned you were probably too busy do Power Disc Golf. I guess you worked something out? 3) David is just a bit obnoxious. 4) Yes, both the MD1 and Hex are great discs. 5) Is MVP / Axiom / Streamline working on some discs with more dome? Throwing Dunnipace designed discs for so long made you used to it. 6) Evan’s first ace! 😀
Power DGA member here. Also the one that beat Simon in his virtual ace race. Power disc golf academy is the best teaching course and community ever. Hands down best place to go for teaching. And now with Simon!!!! Don’t sleep on this! Welcome Simon!
Simon you seem like you enjoy throwing slow turn overs? isnt that not the hardest shot in disc golf? seems like a hyzer flip to flat with your power would be best or could you give a reason why etc?
This would such an amazing opportunity. Still learning so much about my game. And the power disc golf academy is such an amazing teaching and learning tool
There is a new course in Central Pennsylvania that is really nice and it is a pretty hard course. It is called faylor lake disc golf park. It is in Beaver Springs Pa. It is about 40 minutes South west from Bucknell University. Tgis course is drawing tons of people in from all over to play it. You. 2 should get up here and run it. They have a par 4 that is 1100 feet.
Wish I had seen this video earlier but I am def joining the academy. Been playing since 2009 and while I play decent, I have long wanted to move up to a stellar player. Will be trying out the 2 free lessons tomorrow as I'm prepping myself this week for a tough B-Tier this weekend. Great round. I played the MVP open in 2018 and it was an amazing experience. Crazy to watch it played with a single disc.
We love Simon. we love MVP. I love glow. I bag lizotle glow Reko and glow Envy. Perfect line up for me. All fly dead straight with soft finish but different distance
Simon, you should autograph your discs, so when you lose them the kids have a little piece of memorabilia to go hunt for. You know kids were swimming in that pond the day after this video dropped!
First time seeing power disc golf academy and I'm super impressed as a disc golf fan I honestly think there's real potential behind this to grow and strengthen the sport keep flinging that plastic
Simon and Paul McBeth, my favorite duo!!!!
Lmao omg I spit my YooHoo
That's actually Paul McBath.
@@jay_0890 Budget Paul McBeth
Haha right??!!
@@travisfinucaneMcBudget
Me: “SIMON CAN WE GO SEE PAUL MCBETH?!?”
Simon: “WE HAVE PAUL MCBETH AT HOME”
😂😂
I was looking for this :p
Really cool video. It's nice to see Simon and Saul McBreath playing on the vlog together again
Damn I didn’t even see this until after 😭 I said mcbreathe too lmao
@@gjahr1814 Hahaha dude we all made the jokes. Great minds think alike
The way Simon quietly said "me too" when the mindbender came out and the gentleman said he loves the disc.
I love how Simon is still grounded enough to genuinely be encouraging to amateur players and be excited WITH them when things go right. You've managed to keep your feet on the ground in spite of being one of the top disc golf players in the entire world. Bravo sir.
Agreed 100%
Thanks for posting Evan’s ace. He said he would not go in until he got one. One proud Dad here.
That was an awesome shot!
Evan made me happy. Have a nice day, sir!
Evan has the good guy’s ball cap on as well. Boomer Sooner!
That’s what it’s all about! Thanks Simon for posting that ace! Keep enjoying the game Evan, sick ace!
Great Value Paul McBeth
😂
Wow you found Paul McBeth’s long lost brother…
Instantly thought it was McBeth for a second
Dollar general Paul mcbeth
Dollar general Paul mcbeth
He’s the “we have Paul mcbeth at home” of Paul mcbeths
I was there when they got out of the car and thought the same at first hahaha
That very real moment when they connected over being colour blind and not owning red discs. Simon wasn't afraid to make a genuine connection with another human. That's the sign of a good soul.
Simon and Beth McPaul in one video, LETS GO!!
"long lost cousin" I'm getting more of a "The Parent Trap" movie vibe 😂
The joy shown by Evan's smile after his first ace, precious!
Yeah. one of the nicest shot of the day reactions.
Yeah you could tell he wanted to play it a little bit cool but really couldn't hide his excitement.
Glad Maul PcBeth could drop by.
Paul McWish
Simon your nature appreciation moments are what remind me to like every video! Well done sir!
That, shot of the day ace. How genuine and proud of a smile on that kids face! Look out Simon he's gunning for ya!
As an 870'ish player myself, this is just about the coolest disc golf-thing I have seen on youtube. I hope there will be more interactions between pro players and sub 900-players! Big, big thumbs up!
Simon- "Uli you need more work on this guy"
😂😂
The kids smile at the end was the best part of the video. But the whole video was great!
such a great move Simon, you're a great teacher, better than you know. Good stuff Uli, David and Simon!!!
I love that David himself embraces the joke that he is McBeth lookalike :D
Hard to express the excitement here! Simon and Uli are two of my favorite players, and I pretty much learned to play disc golf watching Paul Ulibarri tutorials, so I was super excited and signed up immediately when they first announced power disc golf academy, so seeing Simon joining up is probably the second most exciting thing that I have experienced since I started playing. This is going to be awesome! And anyone who either hasn't heard about it, or who has been on the fence, go check it out, the tutorials are amazing, but the community is even better! There seems to be a lot of toxicity showing up in a lot of the disc golf groups in social media, that does not exist in this group.
When your mom says we got Paul McBeth at home
Just joined the Power DGA family!!!! Thank you both!
I've loved the Power Disc Golf Academy idea, and been following you for a while now. So glad Simon decided to help out, and I'm excited to see where this goes!
Simons advice on leave behind instead of reach back added 75ft to my drives. However, it did take 3 months and a few practice fields to get there
Can you clarify what this means? -dude who has forehand drive because backhand sux
@@NolanSmithers97 th-cam.com/video/q9e_lEs7ASE/w-d-xo.html The whole video is great but 5:45 is where Simmons explains, leaving your disc in one place and moving your body around your disc.
After playing for a couple years nonstop, I would reach back while doing the x step and my arm would sit in that position for a while as I did my run up. After fixing my form, now when I step forward I feel the power build up as the distance between my leading foot and the disc grows. As soon as these two things reach their peak stretch I release the tension forward. This is key. My arm is only in the fully stretched out position for a split second. This was key. You can do this all in very slowly and still feel the build up in power in the stretch, the key difference is the leg moving forward not the arm going back.
I think this video is the epitome of perfect form but it’s hard to understand all the nuances that he’s truly trying to get across until you’ve had bad form for a while, I think this is why it has 425,000 views. Watching this as a beginner is helpful but you don’t know what you don’t know. Unfortunately, after you’ve played quite a bit and you’ve screwed up your form, it’s easier to watch this video and learn from it but then you have the long journey of trying to undo your bad form and relearn the correct way to throw. It’s worth it though. This took me from 325ish to 400ish. Then learning to plant foot and transfer weight into the leading leg instead of leaning over it James Conrad style (James is the only one who’s made that style work) added another 40ish to my drives.
Hope this helps. Every disc golfer should watch this Simon video. I’m not sure where to look for forehand advice. I’ve tried a lot of things, but I just can’t get a lot of power and it makes my elbow hurt if I try to much. My forehand is passable and usable but not great. Good luck
@@TheGreatestJuJu Thanks for the vid recommendation. As for forehand, power is still in the hips, not the arm. Arm strength helps but swing the hips around, try not to worry so much about arm swing (let that be natural) and then really get a pop with the wrist like you're swinging a hammer at the end. If the hips pull the arm thru and you pop the hand at the end you'll see improvement.
here wishing you were here in Finland now too, so i could see them clutch/glitch -shots irl at the Beast :D These vlogs though are always so enjoyable, that waddahell, keep on living in the free world!
Evan seems like a nice guy. I wish him much success.
Did you mean David? Evan is the little boy at the end that throws his first ace
I’ve played with that dude before. Super nice. I’m glad he got the his program going!
Its a good day when Simon drops a video!
I wasn't having a great day honestly but i think i am now. May or may not be the edibles i took a bit ago...
@@Unit_With_LegsDeath is imminent
The disc golf academy has helped me so much and now Simon is making lessons! I can't wait to see what he teaches us!
Love the A.D.D moment ‘’nature appreciation moment’’ 😂
More content like this please! I love watching pros vs amateurs. Good stuff
i thought he was Paul McBeth at first lmfao
Just when I thought the power disc golf academy couldn't get any better, you joined as an instructor. I'm so excited for your lessons to start being available, my game has improved 100%. I'm looking forward to seeing what i can learn from you!
positive, uplifting Simon. You love to see it. What a guy.
That first shot... I felt that in my soul! lol.
"don't throw red discs" then proceeds to throw a red mind bender 🤔🤭
He also said he is color blind so he probably doesn't even know it's red 😂
Thank you Simon! Stoked to see you instructing!
Just noticed the signature 360 throw intro mvp edition! its sick!
A few things:
1) I hope I am not being too forward but how can you not be in Europe?
2) You mentioned you were probably too busy do Power Disc Golf. I guess you worked something out?
3) David is just a bit obnoxious.
4) Yes, both the MD1 and Hex are great discs.
5) Is MVP / Axiom / Streamline working on some discs with more dome? Throwing Dunnipace designed discs for so long made you used to it.
6) Evan’s first ace! 😀
Simon Please do a over rotaion video.
What color is red discs for you when ur colorblind?
McBeth's cous almost hits the Origin Ace!! Great shot!
The joy of watching someone ace at the end of each video is amazing!
Simon, you sir are an international treasure!
Simon you should be in Europe! But maple hill is looking super green and beautiful.
The patch on the hat looks like it could double as a mini.....not sure if that was intended. Very cool idea with the level upping too
Always love Simon's energy!
Love this addition to the Power Disc Golf Academy!! We are growing stronger and improving each day! Welcome, Simon!!!
My Lizottl found a watery grave this past glow league, but it will live on in my heart. Great run of those hexes.
You could beat a pro with only a glitch 😂
We need you vs simon
Shattered Van vs. Glitsch battle
Simon Lizotte and Paul NotBeth 😂😂
Simon, du hast sehr viele Lizottls unterschrieben. Ich habe eine Lizottl, unterzeichnet von Dave mit "Simons Dad". 😂
That's a nice one. 😅
I'm such a big fan of Paulo McBeth!!
“Uli you need more work on this guy!” Lol😂 the fake announcer is something i thought we only did.
The lizottle hexes are a sweet disc, Simon. Happy to throw it, happy to have a signed one. Next up, Glitsches! Hahah
Huge supporter of the academy, really improving my game. Super excited to also have Simon join!
Power DGA member here. Also the one that beat Simon in his virtual ace race. Power disc golf academy is the best teaching course and community ever. Hands down best place to go for teaching. And now with Simon!!!! Don’t sleep on this! Welcome Simon!
Technically you beat him because he took his time getting to the basket and saying the code word. But, actually, he aced first. It’s on his vlog 😀.
@@joeblow2426 technically, I won the contest as it was laid out in the rules and guidelines.
@@JonathanGeiman
I didn’t say you didn’t win the contest. You won. I’m just pointing out that Simon actually aced first.
Nailed the lizottle shot !
The hat is sick! I love how you can use it as a mini marker.
you can tell Simon misses the Mind Bender, it's such a great disc
Very fun video. And yes, I really do want to get into the Disc Golf Academy. I'll join because of Simon...
Simon you seem like you enjoy throwing slow turn overs? isnt that not the hardest shot in disc golf? seems like a hyzer flip to flat with your power would be best or could you give a reason why etc?
"I'm colorblind, I don't throw red discs."
12:45 excitedly shows off a red disc. Yup, he's colorblind alright
Way to go Evan! Good stuff Simon
This would such an amazing opportunity. Still learning so much about my game. And the power disc golf academy is such an amazing teaching and learning tool
Haha, I like that he even realizes he looks like Paul McBeth with that long lost cousin line.
That's awesome! I just signed up for the power disc golf academy, looking forward to seeing your videos 💪😁👌
One of my favorite creators and disc I'm gonna have to say yes
I am so excited that Simon has joined Power DGA!!!
I'm a member sadly I have not had time to watch alot of the lessons but what I have watched have helped me alot
Are the the videos you've seen anymore helpful than what you'd get from TH-camrs like overthrow or dgspindoctor?
@michaelclarke1716 yes Paul explained it very well and easy to understand
Right On!!! “ you nailed that gap dude” …..that’s what she said.
uli you need more work on this guy lol all good fun! great video simon!!!
Awesome video thank you so much for whatbyou guys are doing. Keep it up
There is a new course in Central Pennsylvania that is really nice and it is a pretty hard course. It is called faylor lake disc golf park. It is in Beaver Springs Pa. It is about 40 minutes South west from Bucknell University. Tgis course is drawing tons of people in from all over to play it. You. 2 should get up here and run it. They have a par 4 that is 1100 feet.
Simon trying to play bad is hilarious 😂😂
Wish I had seen this video earlier but I am def joining the academy. Been playing since 2009 and while I play decent, I have long wanted to move up to a stellar player. Will be trying out the 2 free lessons tomorrow as I'm prepping myself this week for a tough B-Tier this weekend. Great round. I played the MVP open in 2018 and it was an amazing experience. Crazy to watch it played with a single disc.
good lord your drive on hole 1 is a thing of beauty
glad i'm already enrolled in the academy ;)
A more personality plus form of McBanal. Like it, inspiring company. Solid tosser too.
Awesome great news. Thanks Simon.
That patch idea is sweet! You could probably even use the patch as a mini!
cool to see simon bring on the knock off version of paul mcbeth on the vlog
Holy crap I have headphones on and you could hear the air being cut by the disc in the intros throw! With a putter none the less, great throw!
"that's why I don't throw red discs"
then proceeds to throw two red discs lmfaooo
We love Simon. we love MVP. I love glow. I bag lizotle glow Reko and glow Envy. Perfect line up for me. All fly dead straight with soft finish but different distance
I'ma farmer so I only get to play at night and in winter
Simon, you should autograph your discs, so when you lose them the kids have a little piece of memorabilia to go hunt for. You know kids were swimming in that pond the day after this video dropped!
The Glitch has to be the most TH-camd disc @ this point.
I love that disc
I bought 3 Lizottl and 2 mind benders. Love them both
Great video! I can't wait to see the instructionals..
Are you coming to Idlewild?
Love the Shot of the Day.
What course is this
nice to see some amateurs in the vlog, not only big arms : )
Thought it was Paul for a second 😂
Those Maple Hill Glitches look slick! How do I get my hands on one?
Simon that loud bug was a cicada, not sure if they are native to Germany
David Mcbeth!!! WOW!!
Shout out to my fellow color blind brethern. More power to blue, pink and whatever color those bright greenish/yellowish discs are.
First time seeing power disc golf academy and I'm super impressed as a disc golf fan I honestly think there's real potential behind this to grow and strengthen the sport keep flinging that plastic
Hope to see you inside.