here's a couple nuggets for distance: turn around more in the xstep. Extend the disc straight back. Start your pull at the same time you stomp your plant foot. Pull through above your nipples. The fastest distance I added was after weight training pulling a weight like the disc throw until I'm too tired to pull, every day for a month. I'm throwing my TL3 400' now and I'm just 5'10" with noodle arms.
Thank you for the nuggets! I like that idea of pulling weight like a disc in a pull through motion, like maybe resistance bands? 400’ with a TL3 is awesome too btw!
@@GingerSnapDiscGolf no on the resistance bands, they are easy at first and increase as you stretch it. You need consistent resistance through the entire pull to work the muscles right. I built a ramp out of spruce 2x10s that goes from the floor to hip height and a rolling carriage that I put weights on. I pull the carriage up with a rope attached to a disc so it mimmicks the throw perfectly. This way you are exercising the exact muscles you use to throw, including your core. On your throw, through the whole motion, fight to keep your head looking in the direction you're throwing, this will help coil your body prior to the pull and that's 10 less pounds you have to rotate in the throw. 5 things happen SIMULTANEOUSLY when you stomp your plant foot. 1) stomp 2) left armpit grape crush 3) hip rotate 4) tuck chin into right shoulder 5) pull You can practice this timing without throwing by standing on your left foot (pointed backwards 45 degrees) and dropping to the right to stomp your plant foot. When you get this timing correct you'll see a big difference on the distance.
Disc selection is way tougher than you would think for sure, but it is so fun! Mine changes typically as my form improves or even if my form is slacking 😄
A leopard is fun to learn with. Also a Buzzz and a Mako3. Those are what I started with. Tried to jump up in speed way too soon and went back to working with those until I got the form and angles kinda down. About a year in now and where my arm speed is at the moment, I don't like to throw anything above a 9 speed as I live in high elevation and anything over that usually is just overstable. I average around 275-320 feet on my good throws. TH-cam has some awesome videos for learning.
I'm 50. I've thrown a 450 foot shot with a RH forehand shot, downhill, skipped past the basket on a 420 foot hole. It went into some shrubs. Didn't have a good putt. Made par. So?? A far shot won't get you accuracy, but sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. 😉
I would love to have some drills to do, but I haven't seen any video or write up that provided any drills specifically designed to work on a specific aspect of throwing form. I have seen plenty of tips for aspects of form but nothing providing a specific practice drill for improvement. I throw hundreds of field shots every week and the only improvement I've had is hitting a fairly consistent line with decent nose angle, but very little distance gain. 300 ft is an, "every now and then" thing, and when I do get one out to 300 ft, I (1) - can't point to anything specific that made it possible, and (2) - am rarely able to repeat it right away. I have felt the whip and snap thing everyone talks about a handful of times, but it also falls under 1 and 2 above. It's extremely frustrating because I feel like I am putting in the work, yet I'm still searching for my "ah ha" moment. Everybody talks about how it should feel effortless, and form for "easy distance." I'm over here dripping sweat, throwing crates of discs, screaming, "WTF are y'all talking about?!"
I know that same feeling unfortunately, I felt that for my first 1-2 years of trying to learn form and distance! I do want to encourage you to let you know it is possible, so don’t give up! I would suggest getting a slo mo of your form from the side and comparing that to a pro to see what you are doing wrong. For example it could be, over rotating or rotating to soon, bad release timing, elbow dip, not getting your legs into the throw, off balance, etc. once you figure out specifically what you are doing wrong you can find drills for that concept or mechanic you struggle with! I have a good amount of drills on the channel that talk about many common mistakes that take away distance!
to develop muscle memory you need a minimum of 20-30min in a session. and then a 24 hour gap and good nights rest to ingrain that into your brain and body allowing you to forget and write over the bad muscle memory. This phenomena is why people feel like they are better when they quit something for a week and come back to it. practicing every day for 5min-10min is a waste IMO
Hmm interesting, I think I have felt that way after a break and coming back to playing for sure! I have seen results from 5-10 a day as well tho😂 I’m sure everybody learns differently!
Let me know your distance secrets! I will make a video trying them out 😂
nice job ... thanks
Thank you and no problem! Hope the video helps 😄
I agree with the weight concept. I have found for distance the 167g-171g fit my arm really well.
Finding that ideal weight can help you get discs that fly perfect for you even without breaking them in too!
here's a couple nuggets for distance: turn around more in the xstep. Extend the disc straight back. Start your pull at the same time you stomp your plant foot. Pull through above your nipples.
The fastest distance I added was after weight training pulling a weight like the disc throw until I'm too tired to pull, every day for a month. I'm throwing my TL3 400' now and I'm just 5'10" with noodle arms.
Thank you for the nuggets! I like that idea of pulling weight like a disc in a pull through motion, like maybe resistance bands? 400’ with a TL3 is awesome too btw!
@@GingerSnapDiscGolf no on the resistance bands, they are easy at first and increase as you stretch it. You need consistent resistance through the entire pull to work the muscles right. I built a ramp out of spruce 2x10s that goes from the floor to hip height and a rolling carriage that I put weights on. I pull the carriage up with a rope attached to a disc so it mimmicks the throw perfectly. This way you are exercising the exact muscles you use to throw, including your core.
On your throw, through the whole motion, fight to keep your head looking in the direction you're throwing, this will help coil your body prior to the pull and that's 10 less pounds you have to rotate in the throw.
5 things happen SIMULTANEOUSLY when you stomp your plant foot.
1) stomp
2) left armpit grape crush
3) hip rotate
4) tuck chin into right shoulder
5) pull
You can practice this timing without throwing by standing on your left foot (pointed backwards 45 degrees) and dropping to the right to stomp your plant foot. When you get this timing correct you'll see a big difference on the distance.
That sounds like an impressive workout machine you made, that’s wild! I can’t wait to try out some of those mental cues and see how they go!
@@GingerSnapDiscGolf I wish you could share pictures in the comment section and I would show you what it looks like so you could build one
@ me too because it sounds pretty cool!
Disc selection is my biggest issue. I have no clue what to buy. I'm still learning form so need to get that down first.
Disc selection is way tougher than you would think for sure, but it is so fun! Mine changes typically as my form improves or even if my form is slacking 😄
A leopard is fun to learn with. Also a Buzzz and a Mako3. Those are what I started with. Tried to jump up in speed way too soon and went back to working with those until I got the form and angles kinda down. About a year in now and where my arm speed is at the moment, I don't like to throw anything above a 9 speed as I live in high elevation and anything over that usually is just overstable. I average around 275-320 feet on my good throws. TH-cam has some awesome videos for learning.
My secret is watching your videos
😂 haha
I'm 50. I've thrown a 450 foot shot with a RH forehand shot, downhill, skipped past the basket on a 420 foot hole. It went into some shrubs. Didn't have a good putt. Made par.
So?? A far shot won't get you accuracy, but sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. 😉
That sounds like a sling for a FH! It is definitely better to be luck than good sometimes tho 😂😂
My secret is my husband giving me the correct disc to throw
😂 couples that disc golf together are the best couples!
I would love to have some drills to do, but I haven't seen any video or write up that provided any drills specifically designed to work on a specific aspect of throwing form. I have seen plenty of tips for aspects of form but nothing providing a specific practice drill for improvement. I throw hundreds of field shots every week and the only improvement I've had is hitting a fairly consistent line with decent nose angle, but very little distance gain. 300 ft is an, "every now and then" thing, and when I do get one out to 300 ft, I (1) - can't point to anything specific that made it possible, and (2) - am rarely able to repeat it right away. I have felt the whip and snap thing everyone talks about a handful of times, but it also falls under 1 and 2 above. It's extremely frustrating because I feel like I am putting in the work, yet I'm still searching for my "ah ha" moment. Everybody talks about how it should feel effortless, and form for "easy distance." I'm over here dripping sweat, throwing crates of discs, screaming, "WTF are y'all talking about?!"
I know that same feeling unfortunately, I felt that for my first 1-2 years of trying to learn form and distance! I do want to encourage you to let you know it is possible, so don’t give up! I would suggest getting a slo mo of your form from the side and comparing that to a pro to see what you are doing wrong. For example it could be, over rotating or rotating to soon, bad release timing, elbow dip, not getting your legs into the throw, off balance, etc. once you figure out specifically what you are doing wrong you can find drills for that concept or mechanic you struggle with! I have a good amount of drills on the channel that talk about many common mistakes that take away distance!
to develop muscle memory you need a minimum of 20-30min in a session. and then a 24 hour gap and good nights rest to ingrain that into your brain and body allowing you to forget and write over the bad muscle memory. This phenomena is why people feel like they are better when they quit something for a week and come back to it. practicing every day for 5min-10min is a waste IMO
Hmm interesting, I think I have felt that way after a break and coming back to playing for sure! I have seen results from 5-10 a day as well tho😂 I’m sure everybody learns differently!