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Calvin and throwers with similar style like Emerson Kieth seem to use external shoulder rotation in the backswing as a strategy to avoid rounding, as opposed to elbow extension.

I would get a second opinion. I broke both my wrists at the same time about 9 months ago (scaphoid in left wrist, triquetrum in right) and had one doc tell me I needed a cast above the elbow on the left post surgery for 12 weeks, the other told me a wrist cast would be fine post surgery for 6-8...

Thanks, Brychanus. Is the idea that my left shoulder is already beginning to rise/coil back when my weight lands on the left foot, causing a power leak? Would you mind linking that Clement video you mentioned? Thanks again!

Brychanus, you pointing out my posture issues was spot on. I’ve recently been playing with a more forward tilted posture throughout the x-step and I’ve seen amazing results. My focus the last several sessions has been to maintain my CoG and the disc in front of my leverage points against the...

I think I might still be confused - if you would continue the sequences a few more frames, I believe Feldberg's disc would keep pumping forward while leveraged over his right foot, while your disc is already at the top of the pump here in the third frame. Put another way, in Feldberg's third...

Brychanus, you are truly a gem! Thanks so much for the illustrative pics. That’s a great focus to bring to my next session. Could you expand on why you think the shuffle rhythm is harder on the arm than an x-step?

Yes, thanks! Such a more natural feel with the left leg relaxing into the coil rather than awkwardly extending and sending me tipping forward. The shuffle step is intentional- my x-step was getting me into trouble, I think because my “heave” off the right leg was sending my left foot too far...

The tip about my leg extension being “backwards” has really helped. My x-step, I realize, has been very wonky - I’ve been sort of heaving myself up/forward on my right leg, making the Ride the Bull more difficult. This session, I tried more of a shuffle step feeling, with a more active push...

SW22, when you are moving through your x-step, how do you think about timing your forward pump? What strikes me as interesting about it when compared to the Elephant Walk drill is that the disc/foot connection seems to be reversed: -In EW drill, as the disc swings toward target, weight is on the...

Brychanus, can you expand on what you mean by, “[some Ams] keep trying to knife their braces into the ground like a pole vaulter's pole rather than shift and develop The Move smoothly and safely. They often say things like "I finally felt and understand the brace." What they're actually feeling...

I think there are nuggets of truth to be found in all the different descriptions/prescriptions of backhand mechanics. The lag/slingshot/rubber band crowd, and even the spin and throw people - and even the pull with your shoulder person - all touch on important aspects of it, some more than...

I think what looks weird about it is that it happens a half step early than most pumps. Mcbeth, Calvin, Feldberg, Philo etc all pump the disc forward with their weight on the right foot, so the disc moves forward as the left foot moves forward. Isaac pumps the disc forward with his weight on the...

Love the write up. Isaac’s form is so unique and at first glance, at least to me, looks awfully herky jerky and off rhythm… but ****, you can’t argue with the results. One thing about his form that you didn’t mention is his quick pump as he goes into his shuffle step which, to me, is the...

Which is the superior line for consistent golf shots? Brian E mentioned in the Blue Ridge Championship’s final round that Gannon Buhr thinks that the flex is “the future” for disc golf, and that he emulates Ricky’s style, which favors the flex. Your thoughts, Tech & Strat?

1. I’ve found that throwing dirty discs exacerbates the blister causing irritation. Try to keep them clean! I use Working Hands hand lotion regularly, especially in winter, to keep hands from developing cracks. 2. I‘ve found that a sanding sponge works the best. Doesn’t take long to sand down...