BrianLyons
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I been into disc golf about 3yrs now. Doesnt mean I play everyday,the first year I did play just about everyday,2nd year started off playing a lot and then not as much by the end of summer and this year started out just playing 1-3 times a week,but now for the last two weeks I been out everyday and getting more into it again.
Im worlds better from the first year,I putt pretty decent,good mid-range game but my driving from tee pad game is just terrible. I doubled my distance from the first year,but even from last year I stay about the same. My max distance is 260' on my best day,but my average good throw is 240'.
I watched tons of youtube videos,seen grip techniques and pull and twist motions etc. learned a lot of good tips that I used and about wind but when it comes to out right distance I seem to just hit a wall and cant throw much further no mater what disc or grip I use.
Im still a little fuzzy on what "the snap" actually is? Is it just when the disc pops out of your hand and makes that rip/pop sound from your tight grip,,or is this referring to actually snapping it with your wrist at the end?
Another thing I seen is where they said the index and thumb should be locked and makes a pivot point for the disc to spin and shoot out. Makes sense but usually the pad of my thumb is a inch or two past my index finger on the grip.
If I were to lock them point to point,I would have to lift my thumb and bend it like to a 90° to make them touch,any tip on this theory?
I try to pull it nice and even from all the way back then around half way accelerate and hold on to that disc till I hear it rip out of my hand. I tried the run of x-step "best to my ability anyway" that also didnt add much or any distance for me. So Usually I x-step but in a more compact way,,just kinda shift weight from legs and twist "if that makes sense"
I can tell when the disc comes out like it should,has a nice tight flight and might turn over depending on what disc I use and make a S curve but even when it does its still in that distance of 240'-260'.
I know its hard to ask someone what im doing wrong when they cant watch me,but I figure it couldnt hurt to ask,maybe someone struggled with something similar to me,,and corrected a problem and now are getting the distance they want. Id be very happy to throw 300' on a regular basis 350' would be ideal with the courses I play at.
Does this sound like a technique problem or a physical conditioning problem,maybe Im not strong or fast enough to get that pull I need?
I use to be deep into Billiards "Pool" and when I was learning that,I read a book and this one statement stuck with me,because it was so true. It said Practice doesnt make perfect,,But Perfect Practice Makes Perfect. Meaning if your doing something wrong and keep doing it through out all your hours of practice its Not Helping you,and Im afraid thats whats going on with me.
So anything you have to say that might help,Im open to suggestions. Thanks!
Im worlds better from the first year,I putt pretty decent,good mid-range game but my driving from tee pad game is just terrible. I doubled my distance from the first year,but even from last year I stay about the same. My max distance is 260' on my best day,but my average good throw is 240'.
I watched tons of youtube videos,seen grip techniques and pull and twist motions etc. learned a lot of good tips that I used and about wind but when it comes to out right distance I seem to just hit a wall and cant throw much further no mater what disc or grip I use.
Im still a little fuzzy on what "the snap" actually is? Is it just when the disc pops out of your hand and makes that rip/pop sound from your tight grip,,or is this referring to actually snapping it with your wrist at the end?
Another thing I seen is where they said the index and thumb should be locked and makes a pivot point for the disc to spin and shoot out. Makes sense but usually the pad of my thumb is a inch or two past my index finger on the grip.
If I were to lock them point to point,I would have to lift my thumb and bend it like to a 90° to make them touch,any tip on this theory?
I try to pull it nice and even from all the way back then around half way accelerate and hold on to that disc till I hear it rip out of my hand. I tried the run of x-step "best to my ability anyway" that also didnt add much or any distance for me. So Usually I x-step but in a more compact way,,just kinda shift weight from legs and twist "if that makes sense"
I can tell when the disc comes out like it should,has a nice tight flight and might turn over depending on what disc I use and make a S curve but even when it does its still in that distance of 240'-260'.
I know its hard to ask someone what im doing wrong when they cant watch me,but I figure it couldnt hurt to ask,maybe someone struggled with something similar to me,,and corrected a problem and now are getting the distance they want. Id be very happy to throw 300' on a regular basis 350' would be ideal with the courses I play at.
Does this sound like a technique problem or a physical conditioning problem,maybe Im not strong or fast enough to get that pull I need?
I use to be deep into Billiards "Pool" and when I was learning that,I read a book and this one statement stuck with me,because it was so true. It said Practice doesnt make perfect,,But Perfect Practice Makes Perfect. Meaning if your doing something wrong and keep doing it through out all your hours of practice its Not Helping you,and Im afraid thats whats going on with me.
So anything you have to say that might help,Im open to suggestions. Thanks!
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