Gards64
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I'm debating whether to buy a net to throw in or a basket to practice putting. At the moment, I can only consider buying one. Which would you opt for and why? TIA
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biscoe
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I would lean towards basket all things being equal but it really depends on whether you have easier access to a field or a basket otherwise.
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Unless you plan on going full bore into dialing in your form biomechanics a net wouldn't gain you much in disc golf performance vs a basket. Plus, you can make a net from basically trash and a basket will unequivocally make you a better disc golfer if you practice putting frequently.
Yeah, I have a net and the big gap is that you can't work on lines or learn discs. Baskets give you "real world" results. Spend money on the basket. Find an old sheet/blanket if you need to do net work for form stuff
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Which disc to use most often during a typical round? I'm betting it's the one you use to finish out each hole.
I'd also bet that getting a lot better with that one disc will help your score more than getting marginally better with all the others.
I'd also bet that getting a lot better with that one disc will help your score more than getting marginally better with all the others.
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Basket - I bought a cheap one years ago and when I was practicing regularly I was a legitimately good putter out to a little beyond circle's edge.
Net - I have one and I've been working on and off on form for more than a decade without much to show for it. Not sure where the OP is in his dg journey, but some of my problems were due to learning from old school players who used the start the lawnmower method.
YMMV, but I know the basket would be my choice.
Net - I have one and I've been working on and off on form for more than a decade without much to show for it. Not sure where the OP is in his dg journey, but some of my problems were due to learning from old school players who used the start the lawnmower method.
YMMV, but I know the basket would be my choice.
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I'm not saying you can't work on technique with a net, but IMO, it's really hard to know how to improve your driving/throwing mechanics without seeing the disc's flight.
Putting on a basket provides much more observable feedback and I think requires much less involved analysis.
Putting on a basket provides much more observable feedback and I think requires much less involved analysis.
biscoe
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Yeah- I see nets as useful for warming up and working muscle groups but not for actually working on improved technique. I am going to get one just to use to keep myself in "throwing shape" but won't expect anything of it other than that.
Unless it is extremely difficult for you to access throwing somewhat regularly, a basket is easily a better choice. It makes a much bigger difference in your scoring, and I fail to see how throwing into a net is nearly as useful as throwing where you can actually see your disc flight. Small to medium improvements in putting can change your scores a lot. Small to medium improvements in driving might not even equal a stroke per round.
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Exactly my thoughts. Nice way to warm up and get your body going through the throwing motion.
Nets would be far more useful at the course, than they would ever be at home.
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Gards64
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Thanks for the replies and insight! My MVP Black Hole HD Pro arrives today! I'm just a little anxious for it to get dropped off.
I have that basket. Love it. It plays so much like baskets on courses that I can't tell any difference. One tip I read and agree with - move it inside or at least under cover when not in use to avoid getting rust prematurely. It is easy to move around - maybe 30-40 pounds. I even took it to a practice field in my truck a few times.
It's definitely a good basket. I want to get a Black Hole Precision at some point. I like that they're portable, so you can take it with you on tournament day and warm up on your own private basket
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Mine will live in my shed and I'll pull it out to practice. It was just dropped off so time to assemble and ring some chains.
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I have the mvp basket and it has lived outside for 2 years. No rust so far.
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I think a net is better for technique working. but I think it also depends on how good you are at self analysis.
As a coach, I can video myself and make corrections. Not everyone can do that.
Personally for me, I hate picking up discs. I could care less about the flight when I'm trying to drive a better mechanic in my throw. I can focus on building the form vs worrying about loosing a disc or finding it.
There is, however, downsides to it.
If you dont pay attention to "where" your throwing in the net, you can end up with a silly thing I did earlier this year where I was fixing a really nasty form issue, and not paying attention to where in the net I was throwing
and... well. Yeah. I had to adjust on the fly as I was turfing discs 100 feet off the tee pad, cause I was practicing without thinking about where in the net I was hitting.
With a net its pretty smart idea to figure out the trajectory you wanna hit with the disc on a standard shot when practicing form stuff, or you'll make that mistake.
Also, biggest thing with a net. Gotta treat it like weight lifting.
Do sets of 5 throws with a break in between.
If you keep throwing and throwing, its really easy to tire yoruself out and make your form worse.
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