Side arm drives

[codus1984]

I've been disc golfing for about 12 years, and have never been able to drive back-handed. i found what i believe to be a great side arm technique. how many others throw sidearm?

[jlh900]

I been throwing side arm for my whole career... is that all you wanted to know?

[_.-Dut-._]

I throw both, as it seems most do. Plenty of people consider themselves fh dominant, so you have plenty of company.

[jlh900]

now though i do throw more back hand than forehand but if it is a really long distance throw i will sidearm...

[JReynolds]

I play 45-45-10... Fh-bh-oh

[codus1984]

next question.....what type of driver do my fellow sidearm throwers use? i typically use a champion monster or my trusty old champion teebird....is there a better disc to use?

[DangeRuss]

I started out throwing sidearm only since it was the only way I could really get alot of distance. I was crushing my friends off of the tee everytime until they put in the time to get a better backhand drive. After they started out-driving me I figured a better learn how to backhand so I can compete. I have never looked back. I still prefer to throw sidearms on the shots were it's logical but 95% of my drives are backhand now. I find having a good shot backhand satisifes me more than a good drive forehand would, i really dont know why.

To answer your second question, I throw a Z nuke for longer sidearms and a XXX for most everthing else. I also use a Z zone for side approaches and things like that. A monster is a great overstable disc to go with.

[ohtobediscing]

The C Tbird and C Monster are fine for driving FH. But to be competitive[with friends or tourneys] you've got to learn BH. 3-4 months if you're committed...

[JReynolds]

My main fh disc for max d is a protege rampage

[Connor Jones]

You don't "have" to learn backhand to be successful or competitive, but it will help you out.