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Good question and one I might have difficulty articulating an answer too, lol. Early in my development I tried to conceptualize the swing as a series of movements performed in sequential order. I.e step here, move the arm and shoulders there, shift weight, etc. I thought of each movement as a...

I've been trying to play around with vertical forces in my swing, but I find it hard to do actively. When you talk about vertical forces and dropping during the plant, I picture a sequential move in which I actively squat down on the front leg during the backswing and push up during the forward...

Im glad this topic generated some discussion. An understanding of posture and balance has recently clicked with me despite it being mentioned here frequently. Ive been trying to get more of a glide feeling during the xstep where my weight is centered on or just behind the plant foot during the...

Can you elaborate on what riding the bull is/feels like? I've read about this concept before but I don't think I understand the analogy.

The title says it all! I'm looking for tips to keep the hips closed until the right time. I've noticed myself and a lot of ams open too soon and cook the throw. I try to move laterally, try to plant first, and try to swing the arm but I still have a chronic problem of opening too soon, so I...

While practicing today, I focused on trying to get fully onto the front foot before turning and noticed that I was having a really hard time staying balanced and preventing my feet from spinning out. It almost feels impossible because my legs get bunched up if that makes any sense. After...

I've been working on the advice from recent posts for a few days and wanted to check in on my progress. I have been focused on getting the shoulders turned more in the backswing and shifting my weight forward before starting the forward swing. I've also been trying to bend at the knees more...

It's hard for me to describe but I feel fairly even pressure through all fingers except the index finger which I keep on the edge of the rim. I set my grip by tossing/spinning the disc upwards vertically and catching it naturally.

Thanks sw22, The pictures are really helpful. I'll work on rotating the upper body more while staying balanced. Unfortunately opening my front foot too soon has been a chronic problem, but I'm wondering if rotating the shoulders and torso more in the backswing and shifting from behind might...

Thanks for the input, I'm going to work through these drills some more off camera, but wanted to post something ASAP to make sure I'm doing them correctly. Each one made the swing feel more powerful, although my balance and posture probably leave something to be desired. I'll keep working on...

I'm not sure if you're still having the same trouble with wobbly putts and pulling right but I thought I'd share what worked for me. I was having similar problems and have recently found that it helps me to practice being loose and fluid throughout my putting motion. The main reason this seems...

Hi everyone, I've continued working on my form over the last year and I'm back for more help. After watching some of Brychanus' YouTube videos and lurking in the forums, I've started to revisit the pendulum swing and weight shift from behind. I think I'm happy to report that the throw is...

This may not be the best thread to discuss this, but I've been thinking about this concept a lot lately as a struggling Am. At the pro level it seems that generating "a certain amount of spin for stable flight paths" is a basic component of everyone's throw. In this light it seems correct that...

Im glad to see you post this. I have been having the same thoughts lately. It's nice to know someone out there is having the same ideas about form and learning.

Sounds like you're making excuses. You missed the putts. He should be more respectful of your pre-putt routine, but was that really the main reason you took a 7 or was it poor play? Be honest with yourself. That being said, don't play with people you don't like.

I agree that spin seems to be taboo these days. I'm not sure if it's because of the spin and throw crowd or if it was over emphasized back in the day. I also agree that leveraging the disc at the correct moment creates spin by changing the angular momentum of the disc and creating torque. I...

I have been struggling with these concepts for the better part of two years. DGCR has been my main source of info during this time and I've focused a lot on weight shift and the kinetic chain, even referencing some of the same graphs Brychanus has posted in this thread. Academically I think we...

I've also had a really hard time getting correct nose angle. I think a lot of my nose angle issues have more to do with improper swing mechanics than the angle or movement of my wrist. Through video review, I've noticed that pulling early creates nose up problems in my throw because it causes...

Do you guys think there may be a lower threshold for spin necessary for a good throw? I.e. the disc must spin faster than 1000 rpms but anything higher than that is unnecessary? As a not very good Am, I've been wondering if I need more spin on the disc, but I know that my goal shouldn't be to...

I've also researched the incomplete technique and have been struggling to find snap for the last couple of years. This winter I practiced hammer pound drills daily and when the season started I felt like I was beginning to get some snap on my lower effort throws. For me it seems like the snap...