Love this video. To add another safety note; If it’s cold outside, it’s easier to strain ligaments. My baseball coaches were crazy about this. If it was below 70, us pitchers wore long sleeves. Stay warm, stay loose!
I agree. DD, Eric, and Danny, thanks for a great job! I've shared the video with my 40+ (well past 40 for some) Saturday morning crew. You discussed several key problems typical of players, that I've seen in my crew, including a few of my own faults. I'm anxious to apply your tips. Any chance you'll make similar video focusing on "domey" discs and putters?
This is immediately the best forehand clinic on the internet. Eric hits on points that so many others ignore, forget, or just take for granted. He has a extremely intricate understanding of forehand mechanics. In this clinic he talks extensively about seemingly small, but very important things about the forehand throw that most high-level players just end up figuring out on their own over years and years of practice, largely due to lack of in-depth information like this.
As a person who has played disc golf for 20+ years without a serviceable forehand drive, this video is greatly appreciated. I've been putting some of this advice to great use and have seen my scores drop and all of a sudden I see the course a bit differently with the ability to attack it from both sides of the fairway. Thank you guys for putting this video together.
Dear Mr WhalePantzes'... You have been 1 of my favorite disc golfers . My lil dude is now 7 yrs. old. His followthrough is better than mine. Thankyou 4 this post. Mad respectful.
First, this was excellent. Second, Eric was excellent. I like this more serious Eric. I'm camped in a small spot, but watching this I just had to throw a few. Thanks to these instructions I got several throws out in the jungle. No complaints! lol
After starting to do forehand i found it was much more comfortable than the backhand. thank you for the information flight dynamics and injury concerns! Looking forward to playing and doing a few reps
Thanks for the tutorial. I struggle with the forehand, and theres some great info here. Thank you Eric and Danny. Love your content, and I rewatch it frequently.
Wish I saw the part about elbow health& throw count a week ago! I practiced BH drives for 2 hours, 3 days in a row, woke up to pain when clutching 3lb objects. Good news, I can learn forehands and won’t be over training this time.
I use to be better at Forehand, however an injury to my wrist stopped me from throwing that way for over 4 years. I'm relearning the forehand this year and I'll watch this at least 10 times to get it back up to scratch. Thank you so much for these thorough and fantastic videos.
Great video. I started as a forehand player, learned backhand, and then forgot how to forehand. I've been struggling to get my forehand back and this helps.
I strongly recommend holding the disc like our champ Paul Mcbeth, since I changed to that grip, I got way more stability, control and lenght in my forehand!
Thank you guys so much. This has been the single most helpful video I've seen since I started playing. I went from turning over almost every forehand shot with power and always doubting it, to tossing straight 350' shots after working on your tips. Put that with little Harp upshots and my forehand is taking over my game!
Thanks for a god Forehand video. I have a much better Forehand than back and always want more info on this throwing motion and there is only a little bit out there. Love DD stuff.
Thanks Eric! You have THE best forehand instruction here. I only wish I had this info before attempting forehands. I'm surprised Seth didn't mention finger injuries, but I guess it's not as common. I only mention it because I've been recovering from one such and my game has suffered as a result. Seems with the prevalence of "palm up" instruction, I attempted shots with a grip oriented with "pads on the plate". Wasn't much of an issue until I really tried to crank out shots for some distance, and even then it wasn't instantaneous. Anyway, thanks again for the great content
Hey! Thanks a bunch for this video. using your grip recommendation made a big difference. Still need lots of practice but I feel I'm now on my way. Thanks for sharing 😊
I need in person coaching because I'm video learning challenged most of the time, but this is one that kinda helped me on the course. I appreciate it, thanks.
It would be great to see another video like this with more focus on injury prevention and recovery! The last segment was a nice addition but would like to see more specific ways to strengthen and recover than "throw less."
i actually really like just a forefinger on the disc for a forehand shot. i used to throw the stacked forehand grip, but the one finger really lets me control the angle easier. i have not lost any distance going from 2 fingers to one.
for a noob like me tons of info....i had no idea!! im a 2 handicap golfer....this seems tougher!! AND the elbow health wow! eye opening..very great you put that in! it would suck to get to rockn the forehand and then not to be able to throw. thanks!!
Nice! Thanks for all the advice...4hand is something I have really struggled with, being an all-backhand player until fairly recently. I have tried some walk ups, and the crow hop Nate Sexton kind of throw, with some success, but kind of interested to try the shuffle
Great videos, almost exactly what I have been searching for in terms of technical information for disc golf. The only feedback I have is just saying names of different disc is not very helpful for new players, but just giving a type like putter midrange or driver, understable overstable. You could also add numbers for speed turn and fade, to help give an idea of how it acts and why one would choose a disc in a given situation 👍
Great video. Wish you guys could add in the animated throw line of the disc flight part like Jomez Pro. But still a very educational video. Go Team Dynamic
Does anyone know of a sidearm thrower that puts more hip rotation into their throw? Personally, i focus most on getting a lot of rotation through my hips and body to put power into the shot by utilizing an almost pirouette step where im pivoting on my leading foot. Does anyone use a similar run up/form?
Im trying to fix my forehand. I really struggle with this shot but I want to learn it :D Locals say I have to be smooth, I'm putting too much effort, I got a friend to film me in slow motion and I'm doing pretty decent until I reach back and then much weird angles and stuff.. Out comes a flappy wobbling disc that goes no where. It's pretty much a random outcome. Gonna work more on it, thanks for this video. Really helps. Hopefully I'm able to learn this throw!! :D
Hope you’re still reading comments on this one. Question regarding what your hand/fingers do into release and just after. Are you using your fingers to push the disc rim to impart spin? Do you open the hand slightly to get a smooth release? The disc always grabs my first knuckle (palm side) causing a hideous flight. Any SLO-mo at release would be appreciated to show what the hand/wrist/fingers do.
Great instructional video Eric. I filmed myself today and Im all arm. I cant figure out how to put the elbow forward and then whip the arm through. Any suggestions? Thanks
Awesome video, thanks! Any chance of allowing to add subtitles? We would love to translate it to Czech and use it for education of those who can't speak English well enough to understand everything.
You had talked about discs that "do the work" for the thrower and then discs that are more difficult to throw because they are more sensitive to angle, etc... What are some good discs in the latter category that I can buy so that I can refine my throw?
I was so cold. And Eric was sort of winging it at that point. I wasn't sure how it would work out. Wish I hadn't just stood there though! Gotta dance or something!
Thanks Eric And Danny. I’m Forehand dominant, I have always had a pretty consistent flick shot and got pretty good with it. Since that I’ve got better with my backhand, and have way more balance of throws and wear and tear. Coming out of this winter into the quarantine of spring 2020, I’ve been able to practice more putting and approach shots but I feel like I’m pulling my flicks left now. Is that just timing I need to get back or am I rolling my wrist? I really need some field work to get my flick drives back on target. Thanks again
I remember a video with Eric where he describes the levers of how to put hyzer/anhyzer on a shot. I believe it was wrist, elbow, and waist.. but I can’t find it. Does anyone mow the video I’m referring to?
When I tried to stay low I have no problem when throwing heiser's, but when I try to throw flat for some reason it comes out as a Anheuser almost every time. It's so bad I will only throw sidearm when throwing a hyzer. Any tips?
Very thorough and technical. One of if not the best FH Throwing Instructional video I've seen. It's great to see Eric make the throws he's teaching!
Love this video. To add another safety note; If it’s cold outside, it’s easier to strain ligaments. My baseball coaches were crazy about this. If it was below 70, us pitchers wore long sleeves. Stay warm, stay loose!
This is by far, the best Forehand instruction video out there. A lot more in depth than the rest. Well, done DD.
I agree. DD, Eric, and Danny, thanks for a great job! I've shared the video with my 40+ (well past 40 for some) Saturday morning crew. You discussed several key problems typical of players, that I've seen in my crew, including a few of my own faults. I'm anxious to apply your tips. Any chance you'll make similar video focusing on "domey" discs and putters?
This is immediately the best forehand clinic on the internet. Eric hits on points that so many others ignore, forget, or just take for granted. He has a extremely intricate understanding of forehand mechanics. In this clinic he talks extensively about seemingly small, but very important things about the forehand throw that most high-level players just end up figuring out on their own over years and years of practice, largely due to lack of in-depth information like this.
MK212074 Big thanks to Danny for his vision. He made sure we didn’t miss anything!
A video where Eric Oakley is the serious one. The world is about to end...
Well you werent wrong lol
Good sir.... What. A. Call.
😳
By far the best forehand video I have seen to date!
By far the most comprehensive and complete video on forehand shots. Thanks for putting this together!
i was laughing my ass off when Danny came running by XD
As a person who has played disc golf for 20+ years without a serviceable forehand drive, this video is greatly appreciated. I've been putting some of this advice to great use and have seen my scores drop and all of a sudden I see the course a bit differently with the ability to attack it from both sides of the fairway. Thank you guys for putting this video together.
Seriously, always remember “ slow is smooth and smooth is far.”
Danny is on the run through @9:23 is epic!
Really cool the injuries section was put in there, good info👍
Dear Mr WhalePantzes'... You have been 1 of my favorite disc golfers . My lil dude is now 7 yrs. old. His followthrough is better than mine. Thankyou 4 this post. Mad respectful.
Throwing consistency was good, spelling "consistnecy" needs some field work
Haha good stuff
LOL. I was coming down to say the same thing lol
@@Rhyn0Man same
OMG, I can't wait for that putting clinic. These videos are great. Nobody does social media like the Trilogy team. Keep up the great work guys
Great section on injuries. I never gave it much thought but now I will. Thanks for the series.
First, this was excellent. Second, Eric was excellent. I like this more serious Eric.
I'm camped in a small spot, but watching this I just had to throw a few. Thanks to these instructions I got several throws out in the jungle. No complaints! lol
After starting to do forehand i found it was much more comfortable than the backhand. thank you for the information flight dynamics and injury concerns! Looking forward to playing and doing a few reps
Thanks for the tutorial. I struggle with the forehand, and theres some great info here. Thank you Eric and Danny. Love your content, and I rewatch it frequently.
Wish I saw the part about elbow health& throw count a week ago!
I practiced BH drives for 2 hours, 3 days in a row, woke up to pain when clutching 3lb objects.
Good news, I can learn forehands and won’t be over training this time.
Love you, Eric (and Tina).
I use to be better at Forehand, however an injury to my wrist stopped me from throwing that way for over 4 years. I'm relearning the forehand this year and I'll watch this at least 10 times to get it back up to scratch. Thank you so much for these thorough and fantastic videos.
Great video. I started as a forehand player, learned backhand, and then forgot how to forehand. I've been struggling to get my forehand back and this helps.
An incredibly important video.
These videos are outstanding. Getting better every time. Huge resource for players. Thanks to all at DD
I strongly recommend holding the disc like our champ Paul Mcbeth, since I changed to that grip, I got way more stability, control and lenght in my forehand!
That doesn't mean it works best for everyone as hands come in many shapes and sizes. Glad it helped you though.
Excellent video guys. Eric did a great job of explaining every part of a forehand and adding the PSA from DGS was a fantastic idea. Keep it up!
Very informative video and great PSA at the end!
Thank you guys so much. This has been the single most helpful video I've seen since I started playing. I went from turning over almost every forehand shot with power and always doubting it, to tossing straight 350' shots after working on your tips. Put that with little Harp upshots and my forehand is taking over my game!
This really helped. Thank you Eric, Danny, and DD.
Thanks for a god Forehand video. I have a much better Forehand than back and always want more info on this throwing motion and there is only a little bit out there. Love DD stuff.
Great video (great series of videos). Eric's a natural teacher.
This has helped my sidearm game immeasurably, thanks. Best of luck in 2021.
I liked the safety tip in this video.
Thanks Eric! You have THE best forehand instruction here. I only wish I had this info before attempting forehands. I'm surprised Seth didn't mention finger injuries, but I guess it's not as common. I only mention it because I've been recovering from one such and my game has suffered as a result. Seems with the prevalence of "palm up" instruction, I attempted shots with a grip oriented with "pads on the plate". Wasn't much of an issue until I really tried to crank out shots for some distance, and even then it wasn't instantaneous. Anyway, thanks again for the great content
Nice work, Eric. Really enjoyed your teaching
Finally! I was hoping this would come out... I learned so much from the other videos. Thanks DD team
Hey! Thanks a bunch for this video. using your grip recommendation made a big difference. Still need lots of practice but I feel I'm now on my way. Thanks for sharing 😊
Awesome video from start to finish... I will be watching this more for refreshers.. Thanks :)
best forehand video on youtube. well done as usual DD.
obviously, you haven't seen the Gregg barsby slap the ass video
@@xxBlairxYxx hey is bart young your brother by chance?
That Danny runup at 9:20
😂🤣😂😂🤣
Super clear and detailed information. Thanks Eric!
I need in person coaching because I'm video learning challenged most of the time, but this is one that kinda helped me on the course. I appreciate it, thanks.
The forehand hyzer flip is my favorite shot to throw
Thanks, DD and Eric! That's excellent content. I'm about a 60/40 BH to FH thrower, and this is going to help me greatly.
It would be great to see another video like this with more focus on injury prevention and recovery! The last segment was a nice addition but would like to see more specific ways to strengthen and recover than "throw less."
I do the last one with an x step I have a 300ft forehand and a 300ft back hand 2 year player thus helped thank you
Excellent video, nice simple explanation, well done Eric. And Danny.
great. Liked the addition of Seth as well.
Very good video. I started backhand and have always had a hard time with forehands.
Solid video. I loved the safety tips.
We're so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
You're crushing it Danny, great vid.
i actually really like just a forefinger on the disc for a forehand shot. i used to throw the stacked forehand grip, but the one finger really lets me control the angle easier. i have not lost any distance going from 2 fingers to one.
I also learned to forehand with only the forefinger. I've tried a couple of times to "unlearn" this style and use multiple fingers without success.
Your insights into this technique are really helpful. Thank you
the Dynamic Disc Truth is an excellent midrange to throw FH. Its flat and feels good, esp the burst plastic
I've only ever seen Eric being a silly prankster in other vids. Sorry to put you in that box, dude. You're a great instructor. Two boxes. Nice.
I like the format of the video and whoever this guy is he's pretty good.
for a noob like me tons of info....i had no idea!! im a 2 handicap golfer....this seems tougher!! AND the elbow health wow! eye opening..very great you put that in! it would suck to get to rockn the forehand and then not to be able to throw. thanks!!
Thorough and clear tutorial. Thanks Eric!!
Nice putting the injury segment in there. Got tennis elbow/tendonitis last year from some bad forehand form and still haven't fully recovered.
Nice! Thanks for all the advice...4hand is something I have really struggled with, being an all-backhand player until fairly recently. I have tried some walk ups, and the crow hop Nate Sexton kind of throw, with some success, but kind of interested to try the shuffle
Danny sneaks up behind in that one shot looking furious. "Stole my webseries!" haha
Great videos, almost exactly what I have been searching for in terms of technical information for disc golf. The only feedback I have is just saying names of different disc is not very helpful for new players, but just giving a type like putter midrange or driver, understable overstable. You could also add numbers for speed turn and fade, to help give an idea of how it acts and why one would choose a disc in a given situation 👍
Or maybe just put the numbers on screen so you don't have to say all the numbers all the time
Good information for a noob like me. Thanks DD
The DG Strong part at the end was stressful thinking about what I'm doing to my elbow, but a very good reminder
damn you make those hyzer flips look so easy. love it. good goal to work on thanks to this video. thanks dudes.
Yes!
Incredibly awesome and so helpful
recently met eric at my local course. cool dude
This is so good. Ty.
Ahh finally understood the term staying low and why its important, probably thats why some of my throws is messed up.
This was nice to see, I have a pretty good drive with a forehand and my backhand is lacking but i never had a good approach.
Love Danny's modified run up lol
Awesome video! It really helped me. This whole series is very good. Thanks for doing them.
Really great tutorial. Looking forward to applying some of this to my round tomorrow!
Thanks for the instruction, now I have to test it out on the green!
Great video. Wish you guys could add in the animated throw line of the disc flight part like Jomez Pro. But still a very educational video. Go Team Dynamic
Does anyone know of a sidearm thrower that puts more hip rotation into their throw? Personally, i focus most on getting a lot of rotation through my hips and body to put power into the shot by utilizing an almost pirouette step where im pivoting on my leading foot. Does anyone use a similar run up/form?
I needed this. Thank you!
9:27 - - A Jomez Follow Flight for Danny's "Olympic long-jump side-arm throw" would be awesome!
Anticipation
Im trying to fix my forehand. I really struggle with this shot but I want to learn it :D
Locals say I have to be smooth, I'm putting too much effort, I got a friend to film me in slow motion and I'm doing pretty decent until I reach back and then much weird angles and stuff.. Out comes a flappy wobbling disc that goes no where. It's pretty much a random outcome.
Gonna work more on it, thanks for this video. Really helps. Hopefully I'm able to learn this throw!! :D
try reducing the back swing and focussing on generating power from the flick of your wrist. Imagine an action more like whipping a towel
@@Zaeed1 That's some good feedback! thanks
Really good stuff, thanks!
@18:55 Squirrel in the bacground!
Very helpful, thanks!
Danny has some great facial expressions in background.
Hope you’re still reading comments on this one. Question regarding what your hand/fingers do into release and just after. Are you using your fingers to push the disc rim to impart spin? Do you open the hand slightly to get a smooth release? The disc always grabs my first knuckle (palm side) causing a hideous flight.
Any SLO-mo at release would be appreciated to show what the hand/wrist/fingers do.
Great instructional video Eric. I filmed myself today and Im all arm. I cant figure out how to put the elbow forward and then whip the arm through. Any suggestions? Thanks
I do an x-step and it works well
Awesome video, thanks! Any chance of allowing to add subtitles? We would love to translate it to Czech and use it for education of those who can't speak English well enough to understand everything.
You had talked about discs that "do the work" for the thrower and then discs that are more difficult to throw because they are more sensitive to angle, etc... What are some good discs in the latter category that I can buy so that I can refine my throw?
I laughed all the way from 4:09 to 5:01
Seriously, Danny all dopey in the background was great!
I was so cold. And Eric was sort of winging it at that point. I wasn't sure how it would work out. Wish I hadn't just stood there though! Gotta dance or something!
@@DannyLindahl No worries man! It's all a part of the charm of these videos. We do all really like you guys - No offence meant by it
It is one of the better forehand videos, but the wrist section is missing a major part. The in depth correct motion of the wrist in the throw .
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks Eric And Danny. I’m Forehand dominant, I have always had a pretty consistent flick shot and got pretty good with it. Since that I’ve got better with my backhand, and have way more balance of throws and wear and tear. Coming out of this winter into the quarantine of spring 2020, I’ve been able to practice more putting and approach shots but I feel like I’m pulling my flicks left now. Is that just timing I need to get back or am I rolling my wrist? I really need some field work to get my flick drives back on target. Thanks again
I use an index finger only grip for my forehand. Never been able to get the stacked finger grip to work.
I do the same myself
I remember a video with Eric where he describes the levers of how to put hyzer/anhyzer on a shot. I believe it was wrist, elbow, and waist.. but I can’t find it.
Does anyone mow the video I’m referring to?
I want to see y’all rh flick anhyzer left hand tunnel shot!
Question about footwork. How are you setting up? Ckosed, open, or square? Thanks for the grwat video.
I’ve given up on the forehand throw. Looks so easy, but mine always wobble and crash.
When I tried to stay low I have no problem when throwing heiser's, but when I try to throw flat for some reason it comes out as a Anheuser almost every time. It's so bad I will only throw sidearm when throwing a hyzer.
Any tips?