I've been playing for 3 years. ONLY with friends, because I couldn't get the mental aspect of things down..so I just did it as fun. Scott, your way of teaching and explaining things, has allowed things to CLICK! Now I understand the mechanics, what I am supposed to be doing, and how to do it. Now I just have to put in the work, and I think I'm going to play my first Trny this year. A fantastic teacher! Also THANK YOU for all that you do for Autism. Hearing you, and watching you win and donate skins to their cause, has made you my fav disc golfer. Sorry for the long comment, but I appreciate all you've done for the sport, and for all of us! THANKS SCOTT!!
Great video! My son watched this and applied these tips when we played a round last weekend and even without any prior field work he saw noticeable improvement. Even slowing down and throwing at about 70% effort to be more mindful about employing the tips he was throwing as far as his better drives were going before. Can't wait to try these tips myself!
Thanks for making it simple. Even after watching tons of form videos this still gives something, because it's easy to lose the big picture about working as a whip while breaking it into too small details and getting all tangled in those. In the end, putting it all together needs a bit of getting on knees mentally to get that overhead view of what's happening.
I always appreciate how you can break things down. Went to the course after watching this and focused on #1 and had a breakthrough. I started counting the steps in my x step and saying throw in my head (like 1234 throw). Just doing that in my head stopped me from pulling early and rushing through the motion and actually planting before the disc moved. Then I was able to easily get that up to speed and keep the lag just by counting a little quicker. I think doing that could help a lot of people and it’s simple enough that I can still focus on the other things I’m working on (keep that elbow up!) With #3 for me, I realized all my “grip locks” I was struggling with were really from starting the throw halfway open and finishing to the right bc I never got my head back. Now I make sure I’m watching the disc hit the pocket as a way to keep my head from turning early
Excellent from fundamentals!...The NOSE up problem most beginners have is this, like dreadful rounding.......Disc-STOKED-ly SPEAKING, and disc golfers everywhere should be watching and most importantly listening to your lessons on the sport we ♥. Please consider "Disc-STOKE-ly SPEAKING" as your Vlog name!!!!☺If you are not currently in the PDGA Hall of Fame, you should be introduced at your induction as such: Scott Stokely, a world class and top competitor player from youth to his senior years, the best teacher of disc golf who revolutionized the side arm throw used in the game today, an inspiration to all players, the new beginner wanna bees as well as long time advanced and professional players, and playing a priceless role in the goal of growing the sport worldwide, PROMOTION. God Bless your unselfish efforts and achievements you have made for good ole Disc Golf Scott Stokely!♥Bill M., PDGA #7378, Uncasville, CT☺
at almost 62 years old now Scott, I started disc golf in July 2022 and was of the mind set that I should throw these discs just like I threw the old Whamo frisbees back in the 70's + 80's. So I have had to make one change at a time in my form. I have a friend from work that wants to start playing, so I guess I am going to be his coach and I am going to use your method to teach them proper form. So how does a semi-retired person like my self manage to get a sponsorship deal so I can go play even more tournaments next year???
The first third of a golf swing doesn’t matter. It isn’t used in the swing to create speed. You can hit just as far when starting from a no back swing.
2nd point is totally wrong isnt it? Nose should be flat compared to the ground, if you throw a launch angle of say 15 degrees, the nose needs to be down 15 degrees to match the angle of the ground?
The direction of a disc and its nose angle don't have to be exactly the same. If you're throwing nose down, that just means the disc is pointing downwards in relation to its line of release (if you throw on a 40° uphill slope, nose down would put the disc at say 35°).
When you said overhead I was thinking drone or selfie stick, cut to Scott kneeling down 😂😂😂
Scott is 20 ft tall selfie sticks max out at about 6 ft
He's still probably taller than most of us like that, too lol
@@kyleweir689 yep still super close to the camera ha
This had me almost crying haha
I've been playing for 3 years. ONLY with friends, because I couldn't get the mental aspect of things down..so I just did it as fun. Scott, your way of teaching and explaining things, has allowed things to CLICK! Now I understand the mechanics, what I am supposed to be doing, and how to do it. Now I just have to put in the work, and I think I'm going to play my first Trny this year. A fantastic teacher! Also THANK YOU for all that you do for Autism. Hearing you, and watching you win and donate skins to their cause, has made you my fav disc golfer. Sorry for the long comment, but I appreciate all you've done for the sport, and for all of us! THANKS SCOTT!!
More than a great teacher and a great disc golfer, Scott Stokely is a great person.
Great video! My son watched this and applied these tips when we played a round last weekend and even without any prior field work he saw noticeable improvement. Even slowing down and throwing at about 70% effort to be more mindful about employing the tips he was throwing as far as his better drives were going before. Can't wait to try these tips myself!
Super helpful! Never heard these tips before… you’re a disc golf genius Scott! 🙏
Thanks for making it simple. Even after watching tons of form videos this still gives something, because it's easy to lose the big picture about working as a whip while breaking it into too small details and getting all tangled in those. In the end, putting it all together needs a bit of getting on knees mentally to get that overhead view of what's happening.
I always appreciate how you can break things down. Went to the course after watching this and focused on #1 and had a breakthrough. I started counting the steps in my x step and saying throw in my head (like 1234 throw). Just doing that in my head stopped me from pulling early and rushing through the motion and actually planting before the disc moved. Then I was able to easily get that up to speed and keep the lag just by counting a little quicker. I think doing that could help a lot of people and it’s simple enough that I can still focus on the other things I’m working on (keep that elbow up!)
With #3 for me, I realized all my “grip locks” I was struggling with were really from starting the throw halfway open and finishing to the right bc I never got my head back. Now I make sure I’m watching the disc hit the pocket as a way to keep my head from turning early
Great tip on the counting steps... I'll be focusing on this as well!
@@nickytfor3 def a game changer for me. Just try to keep a steady rhythm while you do it and it should hopefully come naturally to you too
Your instructional videos are simply the best!
Thanks again coach! You rock. This is just what I needed to hear
Really good tips. Thanks Scott!
Wow needed this video big time! Thank you so much Scott I now realize why I've been losing power in my bachhand throws over the last few months!
Excellent from fundamentals!...The NOSE up problem most beginners have is this, like dreadful rounding.......Disc-STOKED-ly SPEAKING, and disc golfers everywhere should be watching and most importantly listening to your lessons on the sport we ♥. Please consider "Disc-STOKE-ly SPEAKING" as your Vlog name!!!!☺If you are not currently in the PDGA Hall of Fame, you should be introduced at your induction as such: Scott Stokely, a world class and top competitor player from youth to his senior years, the best teacher of disc golf who revolutionized the side arm throw used in the game today, an inspiration to all players, the new beginner wanna bees as well as long time advanced and professional players, and playing a priceless role in the goal of growing the sport worldwide, PROMOTION. God Bless your unselfish efforts and achievements you have made for good ole Disc Golf Scott Stokely!♥Bill M., PDGA #7378, Uncasville, CT☺
Definitely need to focus on the second point to better control my nose angle. Great vid, thanks!
Great clip, Scott. In particular point 1 I see everywhere being done incorrectly.
Was that an overhead view of Dorf the disc golfer? #TimConway
Good Video, Keep it up Scott!
at almost 62 years old now Scott, I started disc golf in July 2022 and was of the mind set that I should throw these discs just like I threw the old Whamo frisbees back in the 70's + 80's. So I have had to make one change at a time in my form. I have a friend from work that wants to start playing, so I guess I am going to be his coach and I am going to use your method to teach them proper form.
So how does a semi-retired person like my self manage to get a sponsorship deal so I can go play even more tournaments next year???
Search my videos. There is one called Any player can be sponsored. I also have a program to certify teachers of my Method. Check it out!
Thanks doc
Thanks
Overthrow just made a video about arm speed being most important, thoughts?
Pound for pound the best disc golfer of all time.
The first third of a golf swing doesn’t matter. It isn’t used in the swing to create speed. You can hit just as far when starting from a no back swing.
You're telling me you can hit a golfball 1200ft without moving the club back at all?
so fancy 🤣
Come on kids!
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Don’t look just listen for the chains.
2nd point is totally wrong isnt it? Nose should be flat compared to the ground, if you throw a launch angle of say 15 degrees, the nose needs to be down 15 degrees to match the angle of the ground?
The direction of a disc and its nose angle don't have to be exactly the same. If you're throwing nose down, that just means the disc is pointing downwards in relation to its line of release (if you throw on a 40° uphill slope, nose down would put the disc at say 35°).
someone just deleted my comment, fun
That's what I'm going to call _"it"_ now: swiveling the whip.