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DESCRIPTION
OF ANGLES OF THROW
HYZER
The disc leaves your hand with the outside edge [the side of
the disc you're not holding] lower than the inside. i.e. for
a right-handed thrower a standard (clockwise spin) hyzer shot
will travel from right to left. Very handy for getting around
objects or a reliable up-shot. Pretty much an arm power shot
as the disc won't ride on the air. Good into the wind.
ANHYZER
The disc leaves your hand with the outside edge [the side of
the disc you're not holding] higher than the inside. i.e. for
a right-handed thrower a standard (clock spin) anhyzer shot
will travel from left to right and, depending on the stability
of the disc, often will flex back again. For most players this
is the throw for maximum distance as when an over-stable disc
flexes, it will 'fly' before it runs out of 'zees' (or spin
if you like). Great in the still or with the wind.
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC
DISC GOLF THROWS
DRIVES
A successful drive is all about maximum power with control.
It's a fact that the harder you throw the less control you'll
have, so if it's a narrow fairway with danger either side ..
ease back on power and concentrate on accuracy.
DRIVE
- BACKHAND
This is by far the most used throw from the tee in disc golf.
To get the most out of your backhand drive use your whole body,
from your toes to your fingertips. Step into your throw, bring
the disc from as far back as you can and make sure that the
disc leaves your hand at exactly the same angle as you intend
it to fly. Often players have the leading edge too high, which
is like throwing with the hand break on, or start their throw
with the disc held too high, creating an 'air bounce' effect,
your shot will never reach its full potential like this.
DRIVE/APPROACH
- SIDEARM (FLICK)
To be a truly good golfer get a handle on the 'flick'.
When you've got a drive or an upshot that has to fade to the
opposite direction to your backhand this is the shot.
Most golfers only use a sidearm if they really have to and because
they don't have to that often, never really get too proficient
with it. A good sidearm throw is all about the 'flick'. The
release is not at the full extension of the arm as in a backhand,
but pretty much directly in front of the body. If you've thrown
nothing but backhand for a long time it will hurt, so take it
easy to begin with. This type of throw is trademark Taumarunui
- all the blokes there were shown the sport by Pete Boyle who
throws an incredibly accurate sidearm. These guys are amzing
to watch in a tournie - the power, the accuracy, the grace,
the kauri-sized legs...
PUTTING
There are many different putting styles.. It's a matter of finding
the putt that suits you best and sticking to it. It's not uncommon
for a golfer to putt one way up to a certain distance and another
from further out. For best results I suggest you have a putting
ritual, go through the same process every time you putt (unless
it involves sculling whiskey), visualize it then send it on
its way, and remember if you don't see it going in … it
probably won't. The trick to successful putting is confidence.
PUTTING
- STANDARD PUTT
This is the putt most Disc Golfers use. Front foot on the mark
step back with the other, make sure you're balanced and your
feet are well planted. Visualize your putt, rock back then forward
to release to give some power to the shot, remembering to put
some spin on the disc.
PUTTING - STRADDLE
PUTT
One foot on the mark the other out to the side [left or right]
normally dictated by the terrain or what you feel most comfortable
with. This putt is good for when your lie is obstructed by an
obstacle and getting slightly out to one side or the other will
help. Outside of 10 metres you can get more power by following
through.
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