Overhand shots to be prohibited in 2013

[Jay Dub]

So players who rely on them can learn not to. - sarcasm

:doh: ..of course.

 

[chain-addicted]

This means that Schwebby is gonna have to go into early retirement....

 

[Essington]

Will someone please tell me that what I heard today is false? Supposedly in 2013, overhand throws, such as tomahawks and thumbers, shall be prohibited by the PDGA in tournaments.

Don't worry, I heard that the world is going to end in 2012, so this rule will never be implemented.

 

[Triflusal]

Don't worry, I heard that the world is going to end in 2012, so this rule will never be implemented.

genius. Time till hawk and thumb till my hearts content. To bad I suck at them

 

[buzzinb]

Its obvious BS. What's next? Ban scoobies, turbo putts and chicken wings? Problem solving via creative shot selection is one of the things that make this game so appealing.

 

[Jay Dub]

I heard they were thinking of eliminating the back hand throw but only for left handed players. Makes it easier for course designers.

 

[elevated plastic]

sounds like bs to me. Thats like the NBA banning hook shots. It's part of the game.

 

[the wrist]

If this is true there will definitely be people boycotting the pdga. Myself included

 

[Thumber]

its total crap...throw however you want

Pro Choice!

 

[DiscGolfCraig]

sounds like bs to me. Thats like the NBA banning hook shots. It's part of the game.

College b-ball banned the dunk for several years back in the '60s. It was the Lou Alcindor rule. So you're example isn't too far fetched.

 

[hogleggbob]

HA HA THIS IS FUNNY

 

[Danger]

They still mention 'throwing it with your foot' at PDGA. A type of throw will never be banned. This is a stupid thread.

No, there are no restrictions on how you throw the disc. You may throw backhand, sidearm, overhand, thumber, or any other way that occurs to you. You can throw it with your foot if that works for you.

 

[shinypickle]

I'm calling BS after a quick google search and common sense. There is no reason to ban it, it is in no way unfair. And if I'm wrong, I'm wrong.

But I doubt I'm wrong

:thmbup:

 

[jrawk]