When you first pick up a disc, the backhand is usually the throw you default to. It’s intuitive, versatile, and most people have thrown a backhand Frisbee. But while it may be common, throwing a clean, powerful backhand isn’t as simple as just yanking a disc toward the target. Like a smooth putting stroke or […]
Category Archives: Technique
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Mar
Mar
Disc golf is all about creativity and shot-making. Sure, you can crush a drive, but if you really want to step up your distance game, it’s time to learn the roller. This tricky technique can help you add serious distance—especially when the air route doesn’t have a lot of oprionts or when you’re not as […]
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Mar
Mar
This post is going to cover the physical attribute of a beaded vs beadless putter. Lately, we’ve covered a lot of comparisons—we’ve compared aspects of flight, types of discs, and more. Our most recent comparison was that of a midrange vs a fairway driver. It’s a pretty common discussion and debate within the disc golf […]
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Feb
Feb
Most of us play disc golf for recreation and socializing. The benefits include getting outside, meeting people, and staying active. But sometimes, improving your disc golf skills makes the game even more fun—and that takes practice. So, how do you practice disc golf at home when it’s cold, the course is too far, or you […]
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Feb
Feb
Disc golf is an excellent sport that offers substantial physical benefits. It provides an enjoyable way to stay active, improve coordination, and maintain fitness. However, like any physical activity, disc golf comes with the risk of injuries. This article details common disc golf injuries, their causes, prevention methods, and remedies. While these insights can be […]
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Dec
Dec
Almost everyone who plays disc golf has one common dream: throwing the disc farther. Let’s be honest—there’s nothing quite like watching your disc soar majestically into the distance… and hopefully land somewhere you can still find it. But the burning question remains: how do you throw a disc golf disc farther? What techniques and mechanics […]
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Nov
Nov
Disc golf is similar to ball golf, but the equipment isn’t standardized. In traditional golf, the angles of club heads are consistent across brands. For instance, a Callaway 9 iron is similar to a Taylormade 9 iron. In contrast, a Discraft 9-speed fairway driver in disc golf might be very different from an Innova 9-speed […]
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Nov
Nov
One of the weak parts of my disc golf game has always been my forehand throw in disc golf. My buddies have been telling me for years to throw an occasional all-forehand round to improve that skill. However, my logic has always been not to detract from my bread-and-butter backhand practice time. Recently, I’ve started […]
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Jun
Jun
Disc Golf Shot Shaping One of the amazing aspects of our sport is the ability to shape our shots and the fun of choosing the right disc to execute those shots, giving us the opportunity to score a birdie. Course designers intentionally design holes that force us to navigate around trees and obstacles, making disc […]
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Jan
Jan
When most of us started playing disc golf we started hearing new terminology that we weren’t familiar with. Words like ‘overstable’, ‘flippy’, ‘mando’, and others started creeping into our vocabulary. We’re going to discuss two such words today: hyzer and anhyzer. While much of the language in disc golf comes from ball golf, words that […]