I was just workshopping grips and wrist movement in the last few weeks of practice, realizing one of my grips made it almost impossible to bend my wrist. You’re semi-prophetic with your videos as usual!
I have been teaching Disc Golf for 10 years at a college… I have been playing for about 25 years just like you… I’m just seeing this video last week… I think it has the potential to change my game significantly! Thank you so much!
Paul Ulibarri has a video on approach shots where he discusses these various grips. I use the pinch grip for most tee shots, drives, and other power shots. I switch to the backloaded grip to hit gaps off the tee, touchy approach shots, and any place where control must be greater than power (if that makes sense). I am glad that you addressed this. The depth of the GLITCH requires a different grip, as the disc tries to eject from the hand the rim becomes a significant barrier, and this results in a severe torquing the flight plate and distortion of the rim itself. With less grip strength in the backloaded grip, the disc can eject easier.
Holy smokes! Did a 36 hole glitch only tourney today, I ended up turning over alot of my drives... After watching your video when I got home, I went outside to test this out and was immediately throwing farther and not turning and burning the disc. If only I had watched this before the tourney lol, Thanks for the video~!
@@baustin612 Yes. I still think this is person to person and subjective. Yeah, *their* data and testing (per the Tech Disc) showed that power gripping yielded the most speed/pop out of the hand with the most revolutions. Then they started trying 2, 3, and 4 finger power grips. I think in the end they concluded the 4 finger power grip was the “best”. But again, I don’t think it’s for everyone.
You can still backload a 4 finger power grip. It's just about the concentration of where the pressure points are in your hand. Use your pinky and ring fingers to pull the disc towards your palm and let your front fingers just kind of fall where they fall. That's just my experience, but I am a mere mortal amateur trying to learn
I am one of those people who just use the "backloaded grip". This video made me realize that people do it differently. I have never really understood what people mean by "pinch grip", the pinching movement feels more unnatural for me when holding the disc. the wrist seems way more relaxed and mobile when not pinching. Ty DGSD
My index finger on my right hand is shorter and weaker than both my middle finger and my ring finger, so I don't think I can even achieve the pinch grip. I find that the middle finger is too bent up to be providing the grip on a disc golf disc. so all of the grip power seems to be coming from the ring finger and the pinky. This causes me inconsistencies with the "release". I feel like it has rolls too far around before it rips, though when it does it feels great, and this sometimes gives me the yips and I start actually "releasing" it - way too early, rather than letting it rip. Sometimes I even hold on so tight that it doesn't come out at all or even goes behind me. Help. Forehand seems much easier.
I just worked on this in the field and am blown away by how much of a difference this is making after just one session. I gained at least 50 ft. of distance from my putters without much effort, and discs that I kept turning over like my pixel and detour were going dead straight. Thanks for getting this thought in my head!
To piggyback off this post because it totally relates to me… I tried this way of backloading at the fields yesterday with my Terns and Forces…. Holy crap… it took a bit of time to adjust from front loading and pouring the coffee but I had more consistent nose down throws and more consistent 400+ distances rather than just a few. Thanks a ton!!!!
I went to do some field work (inspired by this video) and made couple of observations. 1. Backloaded gripped disc were flying way smoother (especially putters) and were released more consistently on the line I tried to throw them. Almost all of them flew a little bit nose up and stalled at the end. 2. Frontloaded discs were flying further and nose down but were spread way across the field compared to the ones I backloaded. Conclusion: Because we are playing golf and not distance contest, I should probably focus more on backloaded aswell because its better to hit your line and land smoothly next to the basket than skip maybe 30-40 feet past it. I really dont have any problem with tension in my wrist even when frontloaded because i've done it so many years but I can understand the point of trying to be as loose as possible. Maybe I wont completely change but I never really though I could throw faster discs backloaded too but I guess that in summer I will find out if it affects my scoring ability. Great insights and good video as always!
I can't tell you how much I needed this video! The same issues you list (having a hard time with nose angle, can't pour the coffee) made throwing the glitch is a mess. I can't wait to try this out.
Great vid as always! This kind of grip resonates with me and the easiest way I've found to make it work is to reach with the pad of the thumb, keeping it an inch from the rim, and really get that whole thumb pad down on the plate. This puts the pinch point almost at the base of the thumb and naturally back loads the grip. First time you do this it even feels different. Smoother, more pop and distance with less effort. And the Glitch... man, what a disc. It's been in my bag since the week it was released because it just flies so pretty and does what I want, plus it's great for long no-effort putts and wrist pop up shots. Something I hear a lot when I'm out there is, "Was that a Glitch?"
Super!! I’m going out to do some field work tomorrow, & I will try this. Thank you. Makes sense, mentally. Was recently in Austria (kefermarkt). No chance to play. Was at a wedding. Thank you again - from Canada.
I played 4 rounds of disc golf today and applied this grip technique and this helped a lot! great advice thank you so much!!!!!! Crazy that just that little adjustment changed so much
This went straight into my "Best Disc Golf Training Videos" playlist. It's a very very important video. Right up there with the "Spin & Throw Disc Golf Playlist".
Haha. Well, I am not sure if this is a compliment or not, since I surely don't advocate any of the S&T stuff once I steered away from it a few years ago. If you liked this one, I'm happy.
I've gone out and tried this the last couple evenings. Back three fingers power grip, point finger resting on the underside of the wing (like a putting grip) and thumb on top like normal. My nose angle on my distance drivers is insanely better with this grip! I can tell the disc is coming out cleaner and more nose down. Without a change in effort, I noticed a 40-50 foot improvement in distance just because I believe the nose angle is so much better. Funny thing is I used this grip when I first started playing around five years ago, but "conventional" teaching wisdom had me drift toward using more of a front-loaded pinch grip. Thanks for this and I'm excited to keep experimenting.
Unbelievable! This is the first tip that has ever worked for me the first time trying it. Thank you so much Spin Doctor. My stress level has gone way down now when I need to throw super straight upshots and approaches.
I can't say for sure, but look at Niklas' wrist as he putts. I always wondered whether it's intentional or not, but as I tried this grip the other day, my wrist started to do the same as Niklas', and unintentionally.
Tried this method out yesterday and have never thrown that far in my life. I was throwing 3 speeds and 5-7 speeds on holes I’ve always grabbed 9-13 speeds and went past the pin! Thank you for this info! Best part was is it felt comfortable and overall more accurate.
Interesting idea to throw from the back of the hand and keep the index finger and thumb loose, I always think to sling the discs from back to front to start the spin. It took me a couple of days but man this works. It even helps with long puts too, much better control and distance if you aid the finger pop with rear hand motion. After 31 years I learned a great thing! Glad I can still learn new tricks, appreciate your channel so much!!
Hey, ain't kinda awesome to learn something so simple yet so new? And in this state of experience, right? It took me about a couple of sessions to get used to, but man, it feels natural after that. I throw my Ultimate disc like that too, and the release has never been smoother. No grip locks whatsoever. And I remember maybe a little more than a year ago, I strained my index finger gripping too hard, and it bent. Was hurting for a week or so. Back loaded seems good! Also, the disc actually still spins out from the index, it just does it cleaner.
Thank you so much. Like you I've only used front loaded grip, and always struggled with little spin and nose up. The FIRST time I tried the backloaded grip I was able to rech the pin on a hole I never been near reching. The nose angle was flat or much more flat. This I have tried to achieve for two years. So I'm gratefull :)
Old grip tip from Paul McBeth. Learn from the master th-cam.com/video/cCKeBjXMJb8/w-d-xo.html Although I think he missed the "distance and power" and means control and power
Thank you so much. I used to intuitively backload my putter throws but have been focusing on the pinch grip and I could not get a good flight anymore... 🤯😳🥳 I can already feel the improvement
I could never throw putters. I started with the back-loaded just a few months ago and it was a huge difference. Now I am launching my putter almost as far as my mids. But so dead straight. I am so stoked and just want to throw my putter everywhere as my game was always lacking these shots. Haven't tried my Glitch yet but look forward to it. Keep up the good work!
Interestingly, I used a very backloaded grip my first year of playing, basically lightly putting my index finger on the underside of the rim but all the grip done with my other three fingers. Felt incredibly natural, and I managed to get pretty decent with it. IIRC I first broke 300' still using that grip. It's been years now, so I don't remember if I also struggled with nose angle etc. Then in the quest to get better and learn form and whatnot, everything and everybody was saying to power grip and pour the coffee. It felt like I was getting more distance (not sure if I really was), and over time I've somewhat learned how to control it. But, it still feels unnatural to pour the coffee, and I still struggle with nose-up throws. Currently I often find myself pushing my back fingers and the back edge of the disc up into the meat of my hand up by the thumb just to try correcting the nose angle. So, thank you for this video. I think I'm going to go out and try the old grip and see how I get on. I've been wondering for awhile if grip is a problem for me with my nose angle question, and I'm excited to see if I'd accidentally stumbled into the answer when I started playing before I was told it was wrong.
Great video! I already used that grip, but just for upshots. I used my glitch for those up shots unless there's wind, then I used my putter. I'll try that grip for other shots and other discs, and see how it works.
Wow. Crazy! I was always front loaded. Never realized I can’t touch the disc to my forearm, but backloaded it easily loads back to my forearm. Cant wait to test it on the course in a couple hours.
i personally never moved on from the fan grip, but my max distance on stand still throws, which i mainly use is just about 105m. i will try the backloaded grip on putters and the glitch, the glitch always turned over on me. at the moment i throw putters with a putter fan grip and i get them to fly pretty straight with it. thx for your content and shout out to Ottie!
I couldn't throw my glitch for ages, until I started fan gripping it. But the reason I think that works is because I was accidentally backloading! Also, I've never been able to throw a "power grip" because it feels super uncomfortable. I use a pinch grip instead. But it actually feels really comfortable holding a disc in a power grip if I back-load first! I'm gonna have to try it on the course or in the field. It could be really good for me, as I'm currently only throwing with 3 fingers on the rim, and with aa backloaded power grip 4 feels great! Thanks mate!
Yo, my man, my first evolution in disc golf came when I discovered the finger thumb pinch...instead of a "power grip", it changed everything I could throw soo much farther... you just gave me my next evolution, I saw your video today and went to the park today and implemented this... it's incredible man! Absolute game changer, "thank you sir may I have another?"
A couple of years ago I actually realized this from (was it?) Garreth Gurthies video. I focuse alot on keeping my arm as loose as possible. Having this grip you can shake your wrists loosely with a good preasure on the disc. Been throwing like that a few years now. Really nice to hear that i was on to something...
Not only a student, you are my guinea pig and test lab to try out these ideas before I go public. I don't trust my experience alone is enough to teach anything as the truth, so I always talk about these things with others.
This is kindof how I've thrown some mids and putters the past 4-5 years or so and it is heavily influenced by my desire for smooth flat flights of my Fuse and the release of the Lat64 Bite (which basically flies like an ultimate disc but fits like a lid over your putter in the bag so it doesn't take up extra space). I've never really thought of the difference of backloaded vs frontloaded but for control shots with "sensitive" discs like the Bite and the Fuse I tend to extend my middle finger towards the center and hold my indexfinger just under the rim so by necessity the ringfinger+pinky along with the base of the thumb are the only parts of the hand capable of applying significant pressure.
Man I never even realized I was doing this. It wasn’t something I never even really put any thought into. Thanks for the great tip, I can’t wait until I can get out on the course and see how it works out
actually nice point of view , been wondering for a year why my discs fly 100ft less with powergrip instead of same kind of fangrip you use . but on Fangrip i haven't never felt pressure on pointy finger but more like a pinky holding it relaxed on my hand ! but when powergripping the disc it definitely is really big pressure on pointy and wrist movement really bad !
I needed this so much, thanks man! Now with Adam Hammes' putting tips and this I should be able to improve my score and get more consistent on my rounds.
After 25+year of playing, I learned this from my 16yo son. That's his natural grip and it works for him on every disc. I was trying to teach him how to power grip and it wasn't helping him at all, so I tried it his way and it improved my game.
thank you for the reminder. it's absolutely a great tip! I had it awhile back, and didn't get it to stick, as I learned late like yourself!!!!! WOOOHOOO! GREAT content!
Great, will try it . Focus on getting loose wrist, and not pouring the coffee , getting more spin and hopefully more power/distance is on the agenda this season.
I’ve been testing out different grips before I saw this video. I moved my thumb more in the middle of the flight plate and was puzzled why it made the release WAY cleaner and more consistent. Accuracy improved as well, but power and distance maybe slightly decreased. Its not until about 5 mins ago when I watched this video and realized that moving the thumb more towards the center of the flight plate also moves the pressure further back on your thumb.
❤Glad you’re back!! What I’ve found is that my 6.5spd and higher discs (Crave, etc) is that if I want more pop and spin… actually the full power grip with focus on front load pressure yields the highest distance. But for mids and lower… AND fairway accuracy… the back loaded power fan grip is better. Open fairway… power grip drives. Closed fairway or gap hits… back loaded power fan grip. Even for the Glitch. 🤙 (I’m not speaking in absolutes, but my personal opinion and observations) 😊
Exactly the same for me. Anything that feels faster or "pointy" in general like a fairway driver and above, I throw a power grip no problem. Anything that feels like a deep dish pizza pan, I change my grip to a full fan grip, or the in-between fan and power grip depending on how deep it is. Otherwise I tend to yank it to the right.
I backload for 5 and under. I can’t get a putter to do anything if I don’t. I also find that my five speeds fly better back loaded. I also make the switch around the 6.5 speed range.
I managed to increase my maximum distance from 90 m to 112 m. I'm relatively new to the sport, so the improvement could be due to many factors, such as simply training more. But this grip feels great for me. Thanks for the tip! :-)
Having broken my left hand and gone through open reductive fixative surgery, it was surprising to learn during my rehab that the index and middle fingers are the weak fingers of the hand, and that most of the power of your grip comes from the ring and pinky finger. In hindsight, it is very obvious. The ring and index fingers are longer, more mobile and haven't got the benefit of being tied to the big muscles of the hand which are dedicated to the thumb on one side and the pinky and ring fingers on the other side. Take one of your fingers and loop the opposite hand's index finger around it, squeezing as hard as you can manage. Now do the same with the pinky finger and be amazed at the increase in pressure. Your grip pressure comes from the pinky and index fingers. The thumb and first two fingers are for dexterity. The last two are for strength.
I actually learned this from using a gripper for strength. The weak fingers have a lot more muscle in the base, so naturally the gripper feels lighter when you squeeze it with the whole palm and not with the long fingers.
Had to switch my backhand grip last year from front loaded powergrip (all drivers) and birdie grip (midranges and putters), which is like powergrip but with straight middle finger, due to one field session with only drivers which ended up injuring or irritating my index finger dip joint. Even if I let my finger heal by not throwing backhand for a month it would still get irritated from just a couple backhand throws. Then I switched to using the back loaded modified fan grip in all my discs and haven't had a problem with my index finger getting irritated from backhand since then.
you just answered a question I've had about my game forever. I can throw a DGA gumputt 300' on flat ground. I've been throwing this disc for 20 years. But I can't throw my pathfinder that far. When I put my gumputt in my hand my grip is automatically doing that "backloaded" grip, holding firm with my pinky and ring finger because the inside tapered rim doesn't leave much for the middle and index finger to grab with the fan grip. When I grab the pathfinder, or any of my other discs, I didn't even realize I was switching to a powergrip with pressure focused more on the first two fingers. Time to hit the field practice!
I played super-cali tonight at a local random dubs using this technique and my shots were straighter and more accurate. I won by 2 strokes with a 43. I was gripping everything with loose index and middle fingers and tight ring and pinky. Mind blown
Interested to hear what happens when you test this out. Backloaded is my natural grip, and the praxis and the pathfinder go more or less the same distance for me. I've attributed this to the fact that frontloading a mid feels weird and makes me less accurate, so I end up treating a mid like a sturdier putter, and using it more like a utility disc for low ceilings and the like.
you are using a modified fan grip.. i used to use that then i saw a video from a tour pro giving a tip on how to find grip and it helped my hand be able to power grip it like i couldnt before.. once i got used to the power grip i was able to tinker with it for a much better power grip that semi touches the flight plate!
That's crazy. I was just playing around with that with my spin putt. Or something similar? I didn't know what it was called. Look forward to expanding it and giving it a ride. Good to see you posting again.
Thanks so much for this, I can already tell this is going to be really useful for me. I can't wait to go get a field work session in with it. Maybe I can sneak out of work a little early today ... the next few hours are going to take forever!
Not much experience so far, but the first time I tried, the release felt easier and the flight looked better. Didn't measure. But the feeling was definitely smoother. I left for travels soon after I learned this and I only have a few putters with me now.
Spin Dr maybe needs to watch more YT, LOL! I heard about front vs back loaded the 2nd day I played because I started watching a bunch of YT videos and I saw it repeated in many videos. However, this was in September 2023 so maybe it wasn't discussed in videos until recently. I would be surprised if this creates more spin (on average for most people), but I'm going to test it with my tech disc, I never did because I don't have an issue with front loaded grips even with putters. I've never tried the glitch but I recently ripped the Watt as hard as I could on a little hyzer and got a nice hyzer flip straight flight. Definitely a great recommendation to drive putters to check you form. I just met Mason Ford at the Austin Open 2024 and he uses a fan grip for hard drives and gets good spin though (mid to high 1400's at 69 mph) so good spin and speed is definitely possible with less front loading!
Hello Doctor. I've tried the backloaded grip for 3 field sessions now and the difference in nose angle has been immense. Huge thanks! I'm struggling with getting snap on the disc though with this grip. It doesn't feel like the disc is ripping out of the hand anymore and release velocity feels much slower than before. Do you have any tips for regaining snap/speed after switching to this grip? Perhaps I just need to build up hand strength with the back fingers?? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for all the great vids.
You still need to get the pressure to the pointer finger as the disc rips out. The back fingers per se do nothing, it's the meaty part that squeezes the disc, and as the disc spins out, the pointer finger is the last point of contact. The audible snap is not an indicator of speed, so don't chase that alone.
@@dgspindoctor Aha. I''ll focus on more pointer finger pressure on release next time at the field. Maybe I"m getting too overzealous with the back fingers. Thanks again Doc.
@@dgspindoctorthere is always some helpful info in every one of your videos that turns into the inspiration for a great throwing session for me. Don’t hold it in, please let it out haha. Appreciate you!
@@dgspindoctor tried it out with my Glitch, Envy, and Inner Core. It definitely works! I've only been playing (seriously) since last fall (I threw some DX Innova back in the 90's as a teenager) and threw the best/longest putter shots of my life today!!! Into a 10mph R to L headwind Best shots: Inner Core, 273 Envy, 271 Glitch, 232 I'm a changed man! Gonna keep working on this grip technique. Can't wait to see what my fairway shots look like!???
Ompa hauska tiedostaa tämä. Oon heittänyt n.7 vuotta enkä ikinä oo ajatellu tätä näkökulmaa gripistä. Tykkään heittää paljo alivakaita puttereita ja niilä myös normi hyssejä. Nyt vasta tajuan ku otin kiekon käteen että oon aina heittäny tuolla gripillä. Ajatus siitä että pitäisin painoa etusormella tai muualla sieläpäim on tosi vieras! Kiitos Jaani tästä.
Checking in 12 days later. Sure makes a notible difference. No measurements but overall further throws. And my understable discs turn right way more, so guessing speed has increased 🎉🥳
This is fantastic advice and I can't wait to try this grip out, but I do believe that the tendons we use for gripping things are on the inner side of the forearm?
Welcome back! I grip my disc with the index + middlefinger only, makes me throw nose down alot more. I pinch alot with my thumb and the two fingers in the rim. Would this tip work with my grip also? Pressing with the base of the thumb instead of pinching?
I've been slowly switching to backloaded grip recently, mostly to fix my nose angle, but that increased mobility is fascinating. I wonder if it will ultimately help my spin rate.
I actually rest my index finger on the outside of the rim like a putter grip when I throw the Glitch. I agree, backloading makes it less likely to overpower and turn it over.
Welcome back，we need you。Having English subtitles is great，I am Chinese and do not have subtitles to proofread. Machine translation of videos directly can result in too many errors.
I once worked for a boss who instructed us workers to do the same but better. Guess how much it helped? Yeah: 0. Without telling me what would help you understand this concept, I don't know what you mean by "better."
Wow I was just holding a putter and driver with the back loaded grip. I can immediately tell this is going to improve my game! Incredible! Can't believe I never tried this during field practice! 🎉😂 Thank you so much for this video!!! Perfect timing I have a tournament in 3 weeks!
when i do a pure power grip where fingers are solely on the rim i can tell the disc can be moved up and down but i realized if i start off with fan and pinch/slide fingers into power grip the edges of my fingers are like 10% on flight plate but 90% on rim and that 10% on flight plate stopped the disc from moving up and down and now i have far less wobble and much cleaner release and more accurate now
I have almost always thrown like this (and never really had a problem with the Glitch), but had no clue it was different or why. The explanation makes a lot of sense now that I played with the two grips a bit. A friend of mine told me he doesn't like throwing the Glitch because he has to change how he throws so much to make it work. I had trouble explaining to him how I didn't change my grip or form and threw it fine. Now that I have the explanation, I'm going to pass it on to him.
I've listened to this tip and it's almost always been described in a way that makes it almost irrelevant and an alternative... this explanation makes at lot of difference, thanks! ;D Will probably not get the Glitch 300' but I hope it will get me to 260' now as well but more accurate! :D
So, 395' with my Ballista, I think its top 5 on flat gound for me, works fine, not as much potential snap with backloaded yet, but no early releases 12 throws, a bit easier to griplock deeper discs due to more friction letting the disc stay a bit longer. Probably just a releasepoint thingy for putters and deeper mids needing change ;)
Can further add that this have helped me getting angles more correct so far, both lovely turnover putters and mids and slight hyzers. Have practiced throwing "high" shots without nose up lately so distances isn't the goal at the moment :P
Are you changing to this grip for distance too? Or more so for when you need smoother releases? I feel like i get way less power when I try backloaded. But i know a few people who dont use their index and throw really far
Seems like Wiggins uses it (and now that I know what to look for, quite many pros, actually). Here's Wiggins: th-cam.com/video/KgHGvEdtl68/w-d-xo.htmlsi=N7sppjLG947H-6ze
Thank you very much for this eye opening video. When I switch to a back loaded grip, I shouldn’t hook the inside of the rim with my pointer finger, correct?
Is that for a spin putt only or push or push putt as well. N have u lost distance switching to that with drivers. I never knew front n back loaded grips were a thing 😊
I had this problem with my Glitch. Tried this 30 throws and I was actually turning even more discs over like Envies. My form is crap now and trying to rebuild it, so I will try this again down the road.
I never thought about the actual reason for this with tightening of the tendons. It definitely imparts a lot more spin. It is the only way I can throw a putter hard. I take a different approach and just think about loosening my thumb/index finger.
It might be impossible, since you have to hold on to the disc somehow. I mean, I thought I was as loose as possible, but never was in reality, before switching the pressure point.
@@dgspindoctor Just sitting here when I watched the video I pretended to grip a disc and realized how much pressure I put on my pinky/ring/middle finger into the pad of my hand under my thumb. I don't think I have ever actively tried putting MORE pressure there. Going to test that out. I realized it's fairly similar to how I hold chopsticks. Keeping the keeping the index finger loose.
It looks very much like grip which James Proctor uses. Thanks for the debunk. I wish I saw this video earlier, I lost yesterdays MVP World Glitch qualifier big time.🤣
Holding a disc while watching this video. Realizing that I have done this naturally forever. When I am holding the disc, I can actually lift my thumb and index finger off the disc... I guess I use them for guiding the disc, but they not the main grip. Now if I can figure the same thing out for my forehand, I will be happy.
I haven't heard someone explain where the pressue is being applied for back loaded like that, it does feel like helps keep the wrist down. I'll try it today. For front loaded, I've been having an easier time pinching between my thumb middle knuckle of the index, instead of the finger tip, and it squeezes more on the thick of the rim vs the flight plate. Guess I'll just workshop grips today at the field. I was looking for something to help with wobbly putter releases.. so I'll report back
True, and also our fingers are built differently, so who knows what works for you and me. I hope to inspire people to try different things on their journey to personal style.
I've noticed that a front-loaded grip + excessive "pour the coffee" causes my wrist to automatically pronate during the hit, leading to constant nose-up hyzers. Maybe to get that extra RoM as some kind of unconscious safety mechanism. Gonna try this, kitos from Sweden!
I’ve noticed the exact same thing. It’s like all of the thumb pressure coming straight down from the tip causes me to follow through with palm down. Definitely tweaks nose angle.
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I was just workshopping grips and wrist movement in the last few weeks of practice, realizing one of my grips made it almost impossible to bend my wrist. You’re semi-prophetic with your videos as usual!
The universe is aligning!
Its uncanny. I’ve been thinking about this for a while too.
Finnish shamanism!
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@@haukionkannel Shhhhh... Let the magic do its work.
I think it does give you more control. I am not sure it is a distance changer.
I have been teaching Disc Golf for 10 years at a college… I have been playing for about 25 years just like you… I’m just seeing this video last week… I think it has the potential to change my game significantly! Thank you so much!
I hope it does.
Paul Ulibarri has a video on approach shots where he discusses these various grips. I use the pinch grip for most tee shots, drives, and other power shots. I switch to the backloaded grip to hit gaps off the tee, touchy approach shots, and any place where control must be greater than power (if that makes sense). I am glad that you addressed this. The depth of the GLITCH requires a different grip, as the disc tries to eject from the hand the rim becomes a significant barrier, and this results in a severe torquing the flight plate and distortion of the rim itself. With less grip strength in the backloaded grip, the disc can eject easier.
Holy smokes! Did a 36 hole glitch only tourney today, I ended up turning over alot of my drives... After watching your video when I got home, I went outside to test this out and was immediately throwing farther and not turning and burning the disc. If only I had watched this before the tourney lol, Thanks for the video~!
I hope the next tourney is better!
To aid in this discussion: Watch Overthrows video with Philo. He talks about this grip and how his wrist is free.
Oh, I have missed that one! Thanks!
On it!
Didn't overthrow also do a video where they tried multiple grips with tech disc and said backloaded and bonopane grip were bad though?
@@baustin612 Yes. I still think this is person to person and subjective. Yeah, *their* data and testing (per the Tech Disc) showed that power gripping yielded the most speed/pop out of the hand with the most revolutions. Then they started trying 2, 3, and 4 finger power grips. I think in the end they concluded the 4 finger power grip was the “best”. But again, I don’t think it’s for everyone.
You can still backload a 4 finger power grip. It's just about the concentration of where the pressure points are in your hand. Use your pinky and ring fingers to pull the disc towards your palm and let your front fingers just kind of fall where they fall.
That's just my experience, but I am a mere mortal amateur trying to learn
Wow! Best grip ever! Such a clean release and hard to miss your aim! Thank you! This is the single most helpful disc golf video I’ve ever seen!
Glad it was helpful! And a huge compliment. Thanks!
I am one of those people who just use the "backloaded grip". This video made me realize that people do it differently. I have never really understood what people mean by "pinch grip", the pinching movement feels more unnatural for me when holding the disc. the wrist seems way more relaxed and mobile when not pinching.
Ty DGSD
Lucky you!
My index finger on my right hand is shorter and weaker than both my middle finger and my ring finger, so I don't think I can even achieve the pinch grip. I find that the middle finger is too bent up to be providing the grip on a disc golf disc. so all of the grip power seems to be coming from the ring finger and the pinky. This causes me inconsistencies with the "release". I feel like it has rolls too far around before it rips, though when it does it feels great, and this sometimes gives me the yips and I start actually "releasing" it - way too early, rather than letting it rip. Sometimes I even hold on so tight that it doesn't come out at all or even goes behind me. Help. Forehand seems much easier.
I just worked on this in the field and am blown away by how much of a difference this is making after just one session. I gained at least 50 ft. of distance from my putters without much effort, and discs that I kept turning over like my pixel and detour were going dead straight. Thanks for getting this thought in my head!
What a great session that was!
To piggyback off this post because it totally relates to me… I tried this way of backloading at the fields yesterday with my Terns and Forces…. Holy crap… it took a bit of time to adjust from front loading and pouring the coffee but I had more consistent nose down throws and more consistent 400+ distances rather than just a few. Thanks a ton!!!!
Best explanation I have seen so far on this… Thanks so much for sharing. Love your channel! 👍✌️🤙
Glad it was helpful!
I went to do some field work (inspired by this video) and made couple of observations.
1. Backloaded gripped disc were flying way smoother (especially putters) and were released more consistently on the line I tried to throw them. Almost all of them flew a little bit nose up and stalled at the end.
2. Frontloaded discs were flying further and nose down but were spread way across the field compared to the ones I backloaded.
Conclusion: Because we are playing golf and not distance contest, I should probably focus more on backloaded aswell because its better to hit your line and land smoothly next to the basket than skip maybe 30-40 feet past it.
I really dont have any problem with tension in my wrist even when frontloaded because i've done it so many years but I can understand the point of trying to be as loose as possible. Maybe I wont completely change but I never really though I could throw faster discs backloaded too but I guess that in summer I will find out if it affects my scoring ability. Great insights and good video as always!
I can't tell you how much I needed this video! The same issues you list (having a hard time with nose angle, can't pour the coffee) made throwing the glitch is a mess. I can't wait to try this out.
I hope you get the same revelation as I had!
I'm really interested to try this now too @@dgspindoctor
Great vid as always! This kind of grip resonates with me and the easiest way I've found to make it work is to reach with the pad of the thumb, keeping it an inch from the rim, and really get that whole thumb pad down on the plate. This puts the pinch point almost at the base of the thumb and naturally back loads the grip. First time you do this it even feels different. Smoother, more pop and distance with less effort. And the Glitch... man, what a disc. It's been in my bag since the week it was released because it just flies so pretty and does what I want, plus it's great for long no-effort putts and wrist pop up shots. Something I hear a lot when I'm out there is, "Was that a Glitch?"
Super!! I’m going out to do some field work tomorrow, & I will try this. Thank you. Makes sense, mentally. Was recently in Austria (kefermarkt). No chance to play. Was at a wedding. Thank you again - from Canada.
Thank you for validating what I've not only been doing all along but, trying to tell anyone who'd listen.
I played 4 rounds of disc golf today and applied this grip technique and this helped a lot! great advice thank you so much!!!!!! Crazy that just that little adjustment changed so much
Great to see you back . Can't wait to try this one out with my form . Thanks
Hope you enjoy it!
This went straight into my "Best Disc Golf Training Videos" playlist.
It's a very very important video.
Right up there with the "Spin & Throw Disc Golf Playlist".
Haha. Well, I am not sure if this is a compliment or not, since I surely don't advocate any of the S&T stuff once I steered away from it a few years ago. If you liked this one, I'm happy.
I've gone out and tried this the last couple evenings. Back three fingers power grip, point finger resting on the underside of the wing (like a putting grip) and thumb on top like normal. My nose angle on my distance drivers is insanely better with this grip! I can tell the disc is coming out cleaner and more nose down. Without a change in effort, I noticed a 40-50 foot improvement in distance just because I believe the nose angle is so much better. Funny thing is I used this grip when I first started playing around five years ago, but "conventional" teaching wisdom had me drift toward using more of a front-loaded pinch grip. Thanks for this and I'm excited to keep experimenting.
Fantastic progress!
The thumbnail is just as priceless as the info. Great stuff 🤙
Glad you think so!
Unbelievable! This is the first tip that has ever worked for me the first time trying it. Thank you so much Spin Doctor. My stress level has gone way down now when I need to throw super straight upshots and approaches.
Cool, thanks!
Wow, I just tried this grip on my putting and I have better control and accuracy. Can’t wait to try this on my drives. Thanks 🙏🏽 You the man 👊🏽✊🏽
Enjoy!
Having a loose wrist is huge for putting. I tested it out out for a couple minutes after seeing this and I like it so far, thanks for this comment!
I can't say for sure, but look at Niklas' wrist as he putts. I always wondered whether it's intentional or not, but as I tried this grip the other day, my wrist started to do the same as Niklas', and unintentionally.
It almost feels like we unlocked a cheat code for disc golf 😂
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@@elswinesmoker Yea, too bad the game just got TOO EASY to fully enjoy anymore.
Welcome back!
Tried this method out yesterday and have never thrown that far in my life. I was throwing 3 speeds and 5-7 speeds on holes I’ve always grabbed 9-13 speeds and went past the pin! Thank you for this info! Best part was is it felt comfortable and overall more accurate.
Great to hear!
Interesting idea to throw from the back of the hand and keep the index finger and thumb loose, I always think to sling the discs from back to front to start the spin.
It took me a couple of days but man this works. It even helps with long puts too, much better control and distance if you aid the finger pop with rear hand motion.
After 31 years I learned a great thing! Glad I can still learn new tricks, appreciate your channel so much!!
Hey, ain't kinda awesome to learn something so simple yet so new? And in this state of experience, right? It took me about a couple of sessions to get used to, but man, it feels natural after that. I throw my Ultimate disc like that too, and the release has never been smoother. No grip locks whatsoever. And I remember maybe a little more than a year ago, I strained my index finger gripping too hard, and it bent. Was hurting for a week or so. Back loaded seems good! Also, the disc actually still spins out from the index, it just does it cleaner.
Thank you so much. Like you I've only used front loaded grip, and always struggled with little spin and nose up. The FIRST time I tried the backloaded grip I was able to rech the pin on a hole I never been near reching. The nose angle was flat or much more flat. This I have tried to achieve for two years. So I'm gratefull :)
Great progress and so fast too!
Old grip tip from Paul McBeth. Learn from the master th-cam.com/video/cCKeBjXMJb8/w-d-xo.html
Although I think he missed the "distance and power" and means control and power
Thank you so much. I used to intuitively backload my putter throws but have been focusing on the pinch grip and I could not get a good flight anymore... 🤯😳🥳 I can already feel the improvement
I could never throw putters. I started with the back-loaded just a few months ago and it was a huge difference. Now I am launching my putter almost as far as my mids. But so dead straight. I am so stoked and just want to throw my putter everywhere as my game was always lacking these shots. Haven't tried my Glitch yet but look forward to it. Keep up the good work!
Cannot wait to put this in my field work session today. As always your videos have vastly improved my game. I can't say thank you enough
My pleasure!
Interestingly, I used a very backloaded grip my first year of playing, basically lightly putting my index finger on the underside of the rim but all the grip done with my other three fingers. Felt incredibly natural, and I managed to get pretty decent with it. IIRC I first broke 300' still using that grip. It's been years now, so I don't remember if I also struggled with nose angle etc.
Then in the quest to get better and learn form and whatnot, everything and everybody was saying to power grip and pour the coffee. It felt like I was getting more distance (not sure if I really was), and over time I've somewhat learned how to control it. But, it still feels unnatural to pour the coffee, and I still struggle with nose-up throws. Currently I often find myself pushing my back fingers and the back edge of the disc up into the meat of my hand up by the thumb just to try correcting the nose angle.
So, thank you for this video. I think I'm going to go out and try the old grip and see how I get on. I've been wondering for awhile if grip is a problem for me with my nose angle question, and I'm excited to see if I'd accidentally stumbled into the answer when I started playing before I was told it was wrong.
I've been playing 20 plus years and you just blew my mind thank u sir I'm now a subscriber keep they great content coming..
Welcome aboard!
Great video! I already used that grip, but just for upshots. I used my glitch for those up shots unless there's wind, then I used my putter. I'll try that grip for other shots and other discs, and see how it works.
Wow. Crazy! I was always front loaded. Never realized I can’t touch the disc to my forearm, but backloaded it easily loads back to my forearm. Cant wait to test it on the course in a couple hours.
i personally never moved on from the fan grip, but my max distance on stand still throws, which i mainly use is just about 105m. i will try the backloaded grip on putters and the glitch, the glitch always turned over on me. at the moment i throw putters with a putter fan grip and i get them to fly pretty straight with it. thx for your content and shout out to Ottie!
Welcome back man! Have missed your vids! Ok, you know I have to try this. ;)
I couldn't throw my glitch for ages, until I started fan gripping it. But the reason I think that works is because I was accidentally backloading!
Also, I've never been able to throw a "power grip" because it feels super uncomfortable. I use a pinch grip instead. But it actually feels really comfortable holding a disc in a power grip if I back-load first! I'm gonna have to try it on the course or in the field. It could be really good for me, as I'm currently only throwing with 3 fingers on the rim, and with aa backloaded power grip 4 feels great! Thanks mate!
Yo, my man, my first evolution in disc golf came when I discovered the finger thumb pinch...instead of a "power grip", it changed everything I could throw soo much farther... you just gave me my next evolution, I saw your video today and went to the park today and implemented this... it's incredible man! Absolute game changer, "thank you sir may I have another?"
Wow! Great to hear that!
New player here (under a year), and I can’t wait to try this back-loaded grip!!
A couple of years ago I actually realized this from (was it?) Garreth Gurthies video. I focuse alot on keeping my arm as loose as possible. Having this grip you can shake your wrists loosely with a good preasure on the disc. Been throwing like that a few years now. Really nice to hear that i was on to something...
Student of this method, thanks to you. It does indeed work like a charm!
Not only a student, you are my guinea pig and test lab to try out these ideas before I go public. I don't trust my experience alone is enough to teach anything as the truth, so I always talk about these things with others.
@@dgspindoctor one of the many reasons I appreciate you and what you're doing for the sport. Always glad to help test a theory out.
Pete Ulibarri also just made a video about the grip and he makes similar points. Very interesting, can't wait to try this. Thank you for this tip!
Interesting. I will have to see the Pete Ulibarri video. He's a smart man, for sure.
This is kindof how I've thrown some mids and putters the past 4-5 years or so and it is heavily influenced by my desire for smooth flat flights of my Fuse and the release of the Lat64 Bite (which basically flies like an ultimate disc but fits like a lid over your putter in the bag so it doesn't take up extra space). I've never really thought of the difference of backloaded vs frontloaded but for control shots with "sensitive" discs like the Bite and the Fuse I tend to extend my middle finger towards the center and hold my indexfinger just under the rim so by necessity the ringfinger+pinky along with the base of the thumb are the only parts of the hand capable of applying significant pressure.
Man I never even realized I was doing this. It wasn’t something I never even really put any thought into. Thanks for the great tip, I can’t wait until I can get out on the course and see how it works out
Well, join the club!
actually nice point of view , been wondering for a year why my discs fly 100ft less with powergrip instead of same kind of fangrip you use . but on Fangrip i haven't never felt pressure on pointy finger but more like a pinky holding it relaxed on my hand ! but when powergripping the disc it definitely is really big pressure on pointy and wrist movement really bad !
I needed this so much, thanks man! Now with Adam Hammes' putting tips and this I should be able to improve my score and get more consistent on my rounds.
Glad it helped!
After 25+year of playing, I learned this from my 16yo son. That's his natural grip and it works for him on every disc. I was trying to teach him how to power grip and it wasn't helping him at all, so I tried it his way and it improved my game.
Perfect, that's the way it should be!
thank you for the reminder. it's absolutely a great tip! I had it awhile back, and didn't get it to stick, as I learned late like yourself!!!!! WOOOHOOO! GREAT content!
I finally hit 100m+ with my BH and my next step was to try and get more rotation in my wrist, so I'm gonna try this out for sure!
Thanks from Denmark
Great, will try it . Focus on getting loose wrist, and not pouring the coffee , getting more spin and hopefully more power/distance is on the agenda this season.
You can do it!
I’ve been testing out different grips before I saw this video. I moved my thumb more in the middle of the flight plate and was puzzled why it made the release WAY cleaner and more consistent. Accuracy improved as well, but power and distance maybe slightly decreased. Its not until about 5 mins ago when I watched this video and realized that moving the thumb more towards the center of the flight plate also moves the pressure further back on your thumb.
Great discovery!
❤Glad you’re back!!
What I’ve found is that my 6.5spd and higher discs (Crave, etc) is that if I want more pop and spin… actually the full power grip with focus on front load pressure yields the highest distance. But for mids and lower… AND fairway accuracy… the back loaded power fan grip is better. Open fairway… power grip drives. Closed fairway or gap hits… back loaded power fan grip. Even for the Glitch. 🤙 (I’m not speaking in absolutes, but my personal opinion and observations) 😊
Your personal experience is what matters the most. Good you found what works for you!
Yeah this is basically what Overthrow teaches, and I think it works best for me as well.
Exactly the same for me. Anything that feels faster or "pointy" in general like a fairway driver and above, I throw a power grip no problem. Anything that feels like a deep dish pizza pan, I change my grip to a full fan grip, or the in-between fan and power grip depending on how deep it is. Otherwise I tend to yank it to the right.
I backload for 5 and under. I can’t get a putter to do anything if I don’t. I also find that my five speeds fly better back loaded. I also make the switch around the 6.5 speed range.
Only a sith speaks in absolutes.
I'm glad to report it works great! with less tension, I'm getting more turn and distance. Just got to relearn my bag now 😂 thank you so much!
Relearning is the spice of life!
Ottie is the man! Took me from Croatia to Austria and we played a round together really cool guy. Buena info Jaani!
He is such a cool dude!
I managed to increase my maximum distance from 90 m to 112 m. I'm relatively new to the sport, so the improvement could be due to many factors, such as simply training more. But this grip feels great for me. Thanks for the tip! :-)
Cool! Life is a journey of many turns. You never know which one was the one that took you there, but the result matters the most.
Having broken my left hand and gone through open reductive fixative surgery, it was surprising to learn during my rehab that the index and middle fingers are the weak fingers of the hand, and that most of the power of your grip comes from the ring and pinky finger. In hindsight, it is very obvious. The ring and index fingers are longer, more mobile and haven't got the benefit of being tied to the big muscles of the hand which are dedicated to the thumb on one side and the pinky and ring fingers on the other side. Take one of your fingers and loop the opposite hand's index finger around it, squeezing as hard as you can manage. Now do the same with the pinky finger and be amazed at the increase in pressure. Your grip pressure comes from the pinky and index fingers. The thumb and first two fingers are for dexterity. The last two are for strength.
I actually learned this from using a gripper for strength. The weak fingers have a lot more muscle in the base, so naturally the gripper feels lighter when you squeeze it with the whole palm and not with the long fingers.
Had to switch my backhand grip last year from front loaded powergrip (all drivers) and birdie grip (midranges and putters), which is like powergrip but with straight middle finger, due to one field session with only drivers which ended up injuring or irritating my index finger dip joint. Even if I let my finger heal by not throwing backhand for a month it would still get irritated from just a couple backhand throws. Then I switched to using the back loaded modified fan grip in all my discs and haven't had a problem with my index finger getting irritated from backhand since then.
This was my solution to finally getting my backhands nose down. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
you just answered a question I've had about my game forever. I can throw a DGA gumputt 300' on flat ground. I've been throwing this disc for 20 years. But I can't throw my pathfinder that far. When I put my gumputt in my hand my grip is automatically doing that "backloaded" grip, holding firm with my pinky and ring finger because the inside tapered rim doesn't leave much for the middle and index finger to grab with the fan grip. When I grab the pathfinder, or any of my other discs, I didn't even realize I was switching to a powergrip with pressure focused more on the first two fingers. Time to hit the field practice!
I played super-cali tonight at a local random dubs using this technique and my shots were straighter and more accurate. I won by 2 strokes with a 43. I was gripping everything with loose index and middle fingers and tight ring and pinky. Mind blown
Interested to hear what happens when you test this out. Backloaded is my natural grip, and the praxis and the pathfinder go more or less the same distance for me. I've attributed this to the fact that frontloading a mid feels weird and makes me less accurate, so I end up treating a mid like a sturdier putter, and using it more like a utility disc for low ceilings and the like.
you are using a modified fan grip.. i used to use that then i saw a video from a tour pro giving a tip on how to find grip and it helped my hand be able to power grip it like i couldnt before.. once i got used to the power grip i was able to tinker with it for a much better power grip that semi touches the flight plate!
That's crazy. I was just playing around with that with my spin putt. Or something similar? I didn't know what it was called.
Look forward to expanding it and giving it a ride.
Good to see you posting again.
Very cool!
Oh Yeah! grip works great getting used to it. Grip puzzle resolved, TY @@dgspindoctor
Thanks so much for this, I can already tell this is going to be really useful for me. I can't wait to go get a field work session in with it. Maybe I can sneak out of work a little early today ... the next few hours are going to take forever!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! Have you tried this with distance drivers and did you notice any difference?
Not much experience so far, but the first time I tried, the release felt easier and the flight looked better. Didn't measure. But the feeling was definitely smoother. I left for travels soon after I learned this and I only have a few putters with me now.
@@dgspindoctor ok thanks, much appreciated!
Amazing breakdown
Spin Dr maybe needs to watch more YT, LOL! I heard about front vs back loaded the 2nd day I played because I started watching a bunch of YT videos and I saw it repeated in many videos. However, this was in September 2023 so maybe it wasn't discussed in videos until recently.
I would be surprised if this creates more spin (on average for most people), but I'm going to test it with my tech disc, I never did because I don't have an issue with front loaded grips even with putters. I've never tried the glitch but I recently ripped the Watt as hard as I could on a little hyzer and got a nice hyzer flip straight flight. Definitely a great recommendation to drive putters to check you form.
I just met Mason Ford at the Austin Open 2024 and he uses a fan grip for hard drives and gets good spin though (mid to high 1400's at 69 mph) so good spin and speed is definitely possible with less front loading!
Absolutely second all that!
Hello Doctor. I've tried the backloaded grip for 3 field sessions now and the difference in nose angle has been immense. Huge thanks! I'm struggling with getting snap on the disc though with this grip. It doesn't feel like the disc is ripping out of the hand anymore and release velocity feels much slower than before. Do you have any tips for regaining snap/speed after switching to this grip? Perhaps I just need to build up hand strength with the back fingers?? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for all the great vids.
You still need to get the pressure to the pointer finger as the disc rips out. The back fingers per se do nothing, it's the meaty part that squeezes the disc, and as the disc spins out, the pointer finger is the last point of contact. The audible snap is not an indicator of speed, so don't chase that alone.
@@dgspindoctor Aha. I''ll focus on more pointer finger pressure on release next time at the field. Maybe I"m getting too overzealous with the back fingers. Thanks again Doc.
Can't wait to try this out, thanks for the tip!
He’s back!!!
Couldn't hold it in any longer.
@@dgspindoctorthere is always some helpful info in every one of your videos that turns into the inspiration for a great throwing session for me. Don’t hold it in, please let it out haha. Appreciate you!
My mind is blown!
Heading outside to try it out now. Thanks for sharing this knowledge!!!
Report your findings!
@@dgspindoctor tried it out with my Glitch, Envy, and Inner Core. It definitely works! I've only been playing (seriously) since last fall (I threw some DX Innova back in the 90's as a teenager) and threw the best/longest putter shots of my life today!!! Into a 10mph R to L headwind
Best shots:
Inner Core, 273
Envy, 271
Glitch, 232
I'm a changed man! Gonna keep working on this grip technique. Can't wait to see what my fairway shots look like!???
Totally something I have to try! Thanks for sharing this!🙌🏻
Hope you like it!
Ompa hauska tiedostaa tämä. Oon heittänyt n.7 vuotta enkä ikinä oo ajatellu tätä näkökulmaa gripistä. Tykkään heittää paljo alivakaita puttereita ja niilä myös normi hyssejä. Nyt vasta tajuan ku otin kiekon käteen että oon aina heittäny tuolla gripillä. Ajatus siitä että pitäisin painoa etusormella tai muualla sieläpäim on tosi vieras! Kiitos Jaani tästä.
Jotkut on luonnon lahjakkuuksia!
Checking in 12 days later. Sure makes a notible difference. No measurements but overall further throws. And my understable discs turn right way more, so guessing speed has increased 🎉🥳
If you score lower, you get better overall. That's what matters. Thanks for letting me know!
This is fantastic advice and I can't wait to try this grip out, but I do believe that the tendons we use for gripping things are on the inner side of the forearm?
Maybe I'm a freak, but the tendons on the back of my hand also move, and indeed, on my forearm, making the wrist more rigid than necessary.
Welcome back! I grip my disc with the index + middlefinger only, makes me throw nose down alot more. I pinch alot with my thumb and the two fingers in the rim. Would this tip work with my grip also? Pressing with the base of the thumb instead of pinching?
Could be. Try it out.
ah! This sounds amazing. Its storming here but I wanna go try this out!
Been doing this with putters and mids but never thought to do with drivers. Excited to try since nose angle has been my biggest hurdle
Update: it worked VERY well with drivers. Much more spin and distance with less effort
Such a detailed and inspiring video, as always. Thank you! Can’t wait to try this❤
You are so welcome!
That’s my style and always been 🤌🏼 It just feels better hold disc with that grip.
Good to see you bro 😘🙏🏼
Right on! That's why you're so damn good!
I've been slowly switching to backloaded grip recently, mostly to fix my nose angle, but that increased mobility is fascinating. I wonder if it will ultimately help my spin rate.
I hope it will.
I actually rest my index finger on the outside of the rim like a putter grip when I throw the Glitch. I agree, backloading makes it less likely to overpower and turn it over.
Super helpful! Finally cleaned up my nose up release with this. Thanks!
Awesome!
Great video! It’s funny, I have always had a back loaded grip and had been tinkering with changing it. No wonder I was struggling throwing putters!
Great to hear!
Welcome back，we need you。Having English subtitles is great，I am Chinese and do not have subtitles to proofread. Machine translation of videos directly can result in too many errors.
Thanks! I understand the need for subtitles, but it makes editing very cumbersome since I'm not good at it. I have to let it slide for now.
A update showing and explaining the grip better would be great thanks
I once worked for a boss who instructed us workers to do the same but better. Guess how much it helped? Yeah: 0. Without telling me what would help you understand this concept, I don't know what you mean by "better."
Wow I was just holding a putter and driver with the back loaded grip. I can immediately tell this is going to improve my game! Incredible! Can't believe I never tried this during field practice! 🎉😂 Thank you so much for this video!!! Perfect timing I have a tournament in 3 weeks!
Quick fix for the tournament! Better get used to it before that!
when i do a pure power grip where fingers are solely on the rim i can tell the disc can be moved up and down but i realized if i start off with fan and pinch/slide fingers into power grip the edges of my fingers are like 10% on flight plate but 90% on rim and that 10% on flight plate stopped the disc from moving up and down and now i have far less wobble and much cleaner release and more accurate now
I have almost always thrown like this (and never really had a problem with the Glitch), but had no clue it was different or why. The explanation makes a lot of sense now that I played with the two grips a bit. A friend of mine told me he doesn't like throwing the Glitch because he has to change how he throws so much to make it work. I had trouble explaining to him how I didn't change my grip or form and threw it fine. Now that I have the explanation, I'm going to pass it on to him.
Interesting! I hear that a lot too, and yes, it usually comes down to the grip.
I've listened to this tip and it's almost always been described in a way that makes it almost irrelevant and an alternative... this explanation makes at lot of difference, thanks! ;D Will probably not get the Glitch 300' but I hope it will get me to 260' now as well but more accurate! :D
So, 395' with my Ballista, I think its top 5 on flat gound for me, works fine, not as much potential snap with backloaded yet, but no early releases 12 throws, a bit easier to griplock deeper discs due to more friction letting the disc stay a bit longer. Probably just a releasepoint thingy for putters and deeper mids needing change ;)
Can further add that this have helped me getting angles more correct so far, both lovely turnover putters and mids and slight hyzers. Have practiced throwing "high" shots without nose up lately so distances isn't the goal at the moment :P
I've been throwing putters and mids like this since I started 2 years ago. It was always more comfortable and I seemed to have much better control.
Good for you! I think it's the better way, too.
Are you changing to this grip for distance too? Or more so for when you need smoother releases? I feel like i get way less power when I try backloaded. But i know a few people who dont use their index and throw really far
The pressure point is the key, not necessarily the finger placement. You can power grip and still backload. Give it a try.
Seems like Wiggins uses it (and now that I know what to look for, quite many pros, actually). Here's Wiggins: th-cam.com/video/KgHGvEdtl68/w-d-xo.htmlsi=N7sppjLG947H-6ze
@@dgspindoctor sweet 1000 ft here i come.
Living the TH-cam thumbnail dream! Nice to see another video, be well out there.
Appreciate it!
Thank you very much for this eye opening video. When I switch to a back loaded grip, I shouldn’t hook the inside of the rim with my pointer finger, correct?
You absolutely should especially with higher speeds. But I find it unnecessary with putters.
Great video. I use the backloaded grip. I just stumbled into it over the years.
Good for you! I wish I had understood this earlier.
Is that for a spin putt only or push or push putt as well. N have u lost distance switching to that with drivers. I never knew front n back loaded grips were a thing 😊
Any putt, the wrist has to do something regardless of your style. And no, I have only gained distance actually.
I had this problem with my Glitch. Tried this 30 throws and I was actually turning even more discs over like Envies. My form is crap now and trying to rebuild it, so I will try this again down the road.
I never thought about the actual reason for this with tightening of the tendons.
It definitely imparts a lot more spin. It is the only way I can throw a putter hard.
I take a different approach and just think about loosening my thumb/index finger.
It might be impossible, since you have to hold on to the disc somehow. I mean, I thought I was as loose as possible, but never was in reality, before switching the pressure point.
@@dgspindoctor Just sitting here when I watched the video I pretended to grip a disc and realized how much pressure I put on my pinky/ring/middle finger into the pad of my hand under my thumb.
I don't think I have ever actively tried putting MORE pressure there. Going to test that out.
I realized it's fairly similar to how I hold chopsticks. Keeping the keeping the index finger loose.
It looks very much like grip which James Proctor uses. Thanks for the debunk. I wish I saw this video earlier, I lost yesterdays MVP World Glitch qualifier big time.🤣
And sooooooo many of the pros, actually.
Dave Feldberg teaches that grip in his clinics or at least taught when I was on one, some 15 years ago :)
Yes, that's where Oti learned it from, I think.
Holding a disc while watching this video. Realizing that I have done this naturally forever. When I am holding the disc, I can actually lift my thumb and index finger off the disc... I guess I use them for guiding the disc, but they not the main grip.
Now if I can figure the same thing out for my forehand, I will be happy.
I haven't heard someone explain where the pressue is being applied for back loaded like that, it does feel like helps keep the wrist down. I'll try it today.
For front loaded, I've been having an easier time pinching between my thumb middle knuckle of the index, instead of the finger tip, and it squeezes more on the thick of the rim vs the flight plate.
Guess I'll just workshop grips today at the field. I was looking for something to help with wobbly putter releases.. so I'll report back
True, and also our fingers are built differently, so who knows what works for you and me. I hope to inspire people to try different things on their journey to personal style.
I've noticed that a front-loaded grip + excessive "pour the coffee" causes my wrist to automatically pronate during the hit, leading to constant nose-up hyzers. Maybe to get that extra RoM as some kind of unconscious safety mechanism. Gonna try this, kitos from Sweden!
I’ve noticed the exact same thing. It’s like all of the thumb pressure coming straight down from the tip causes me to follow through with palm down. Definitely tweaks nose angle.