Forehand primer?

[RHINESEL]

Backhand is beat to death. Posts upon posts, videos, drawings ect.

Is there a good all in one primer for forehand?

I have always thrown backhand except for the ultra rare overhand to get me out of the bushes, so 99.9 backhand I guess. I decided it was time to learn a semi serviceable forehand shot.

I went to a nice quiet course and threw only forehands for 12 holes (all I had time for) and went from throwing like my daughter (6 years old) to a 9 year old girl. Hey, progress is progress I guess.

Everything went high and to the left (rhfh) which is opposite from what I'd figure. I guess I'm getting some serious wrist roll.

Forehand is not natural to me at all. I need help with everything. Grip, footing, shoulders, line, follow through, ect.

If there is a thread here or on DGR I'd appreciate being pointed out. Please... no Expert Village! :doh:

 

[Dj1001]

I found forehand impossible for me until i found a good grip. Once I was comfortable with my grip I learned that I throw my best scores when i throw mostly forehand.

 

[solomon.trenton]

reverse masturbation?

 

[Mike C]

I tried to make a video on this subject but it was too windy when I was filming. I chopped up the footage and put together the 15-20% of it you could actually hear. I guess it's better than nothing.

 

[Emoney]

It was natural for me cause i have a baseball background. Its all in the wrist. I taught my 55 year old dad and he can forehand 150 with accuracy and no strain on him. I can max out about 370 with mine and 420 backhand. It used to be the opposite until i learned proper form with the backhand.Becareful when u try and do this, ur muscles may not be ready, so baby steps.
Just pretend ur sckipping rocks on the water, then put a disc in ur hand.

 

[dmbrun2]

The skipping disc tip is a great tip! make sure you do not roll your wrist over. As disc choice I think an AJ 2x esp surge or a star fire are great choices

 

[E_Rock25]

This is and ok vid

 

[Mike C]

One more



this was one of the best FH videos I found that helped me understand the form.

 

[Bultx1215]

Thanks, Mike. I don't think I had seen that one before.

 

[E_Rock25]

I am going to make a video this spring because I think there is a lack of good FH vids as well.

 

[Disc Golf Live]

Mark Ellis offers some advice on forehand throws here:

http://youtu.be/vm-gCOYVizo

Joe

 

[bergdawg]

I roll my wrist and I have an extremely good forehand...suckas.

 

[E_Rock25]

I roll my wrist and I have an extremely good forehand...suckas.

look whos back...:wall:

 

[Smcneil]

Mark Ellis offers some advice on forehand throws here:

http://youtu.be/vm-gCOYVizo

Joe

Some good info thanks for the link

 

[bergdawg]

Wrist rolled, no oat, on the money...boo yeah!

 

[E_Rock25]

Some good info thanks for the link

Just so you know the way Mark throws FH is a bit different than most. He doesn't keep his elbow in close to his body. I am not saying that is a bad think but I find it easier and less stressful on the shoulder to keep my elbow in.

Mark is a good FH player and everyone has a bit of a different take on how to throw any kind of shot.

I would suggest trying a few different types of FH to see what works best and is most comfortable for you.

Here is a decent vid

 

[GLong]

do the hammer pound drills from DGR and throw the crap out of your putters/mids for a month or so. if you are a manly man, get an ultimate disc and work with that.

 

[Mike C]

Yeah everyone who ever tries FH in disc golf needs to watch some ultimate videos. You see people flicking Firebirds and **** for 200' shots and these guys are flicking lids way past that. There's no reason "Discing Down Adventures" can't apply to FH too.

 

[hangwind]

Seek out the albino one.

He has the good info.

 

[jivedude]

https://www.dgcoursereview.com/dgr/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10739