This is the best instructional video to watch! I've watched a lot go videos to improve my game and this gave me that information I was seeking! Good techniques and the towel trick does wonders! It may seem silly but it really helps!!
Great video. Answered sooooo many questions I had after trying out my first disc today. Do you have a video explaining the different disc weights, and where you'd want a lighter/heavier disc?
@reyno1fan619 Whether a driver throws farther tan a putter is a bit of a trick question...it depends on how you throw it. A driver is certainly designed to throw farther but you need the skill set to make this work. As a person that is just beginning with golf discs, I would suggest starting with a stable midrange (Meteor, Comet, Buzzz SS) as these are designed also to go farther than a putter, but will be easier to control and learn with. Also, much easier to use as a putter.
Well, it's either amateur or pro and I haven't played and amateur tourney in....well.....a long time. So Pro it is and darn proud of it! Oh yeah, I know that Gatorade is waiting for the right time to offer me a commercial deal!
Discraft's video's, including this one, are my warm ups before going out to play serious. If you are like me you will notice a large change in your game if you watch this and others just before going out to play. The little tips are fresh in your head. Thanks for the tips, because of them I am not beating, but competing with low level pro's though I'm pretty new.
Thanks for all of the nice comments. I am rather shy so this is really making me blush..... As for more, yep, we will be getting more out there for you! Thanks for the request on the hyzer flip, we will try to get into that a little more in the future. Let us know if there is anything else you may have questions on and we will see what else we can do. Later!
LMAO @ "its a moon shot"! great video, thank you. I spent 30 minutes with a hedgeclipper trying to0 find my driver today after horribly failing and throwing my disc over a fence, into a heavy thornbushed forest. NOT FUN! Then proceeded to throw incorrectly with all my other shots because my mechanics were so off. I don't watch videos. I just wing it. I found out, that without a skilled partner, or video help, playing disc golf will be very miserable. SO, here I am watching vid after vid trying to improve and start over. This vid helped so much, THANK YOU! I might not suck so much tomorrow.
Scott is the man. I bought some sweet plastic from him at the Beaver State Fling a few weeks ago. He is a super nice dude. I told him I loved his vids and he gave me a free hat with my disc. Cheers Scott.
very well done video!! Where was this 5 years ago when I started playing?!?! lol Everything Scott mentioned was accurate, fun, and explained very well. Its videos like these that really keep the sport's interest and popularity exploding.
Nope, just stay away from the thought of growing up. Be responsible (well, a little bit at least) but never stop having fun with the game and life itself. Grown ups are boring!
Very nice video. I just picked up the sport 2 weeks ago. Bought 5 discs so far. 3 different drivers, the buzz mid, and a putter. My hardest part myself is distance and keeping it down. This is gonna help out a lot. Thx so much.
Nice addition at the end. I've been trying to figure out why I've been over throwing so much. I've just started playing and I had someone telling me the basic concept to throwing, but every single time I drive or try throwing hard it's releasing from my hand way way too late. I started thinking maybe I was simply gripping it too hard or that instead of trying to let the force of my throw rip it from my grip maybe I need to start purposely releasing the disk at a specific point in my toss, but when I do that I lose all kinds of power and the disk doesn't fly well. Anyways, all of this over thinking was driving me nuts so I went looking for UA-cam help to solve my throwing issue.
Ok so I'm a scratch golfer and am just starting to throw discs so I'm very familiar with these mechanics and form but one question i had. Do you transfer you weight forward as soon as your arm starts going forward to throw? Or should your weight shift be the first movement and the the arm/shoulders? I'm having MAJOR issues throwing a disc correctly lol I'm very inexperienced with discs/frisbees.
I switched from side arm to back hand in under a week because of this video and the people that played back hand that i play with who have been using back hand for years i could throw farther and more accurate within my first week of switching. My max side arm was probably about 350 feet or so and back hand i've gone over 400 feet but i've been using back hand for like 3-4 months now! These tips are great thanks alot.
Hi, I'm extremely new, and want to get into disc golf. I've played only a handful of times using my friend's discs. When buying disc's it seems that there are a lot of different weight options, how do I know which one is best for me?
@badgerallen it sounds like you are hyper-extending your elbow when you throw. Are you reaching foward when you are done throwing? now, Im not a professional by any means, but try to keep a slight bend in your elbow throughout the throw. you will probably need to re-learn how to throw for a couple holes, but it will save you the cost of surgery down the road. try to get that under control or else you can develop tennis elbow.
@g0ing2n0where One of the big reasons most pros use backhand is because it yields more power than you can get from forehand. If you look at their form, they're using their legs (approach), their hips, their back, and then their arms in one fluid motion for a throw. All of that force is transfered into the disc. For forehand, while you can use your feet and hips slightly, most of the force is derived from the chest and arm. Forehand does however result in more spin on the disc.
I don't know if I'm just a wimp or if my throw has something to do with it, but sometimes my throwing elbow gets really sore. I think it have something to do with my follow through which i have been trying to correct. Any tips?
Lots of good tips, very cool. Been playing on occasion for about a year now, gotten to where i can putt and drive reasonably well. Ive become accustomed to throwing forehand and i feel like i can get reasonably good distance, but it does appear that many of the more professional players throw backhand. Are there serious strengths to backhand throwing and is it something i should learn to use for my drives or can forehand throws be strongly developed to also gain great distance?
@Znorps I was back in Michigan at the factory and we did film some more stuff for videos. One of the vids we did work on was a "how to select a disc" video. I can't say for sure what will make the video and what will hit the cutting room floor but it may help. Do you have any specific weight questions (particular style of disc, stability, etc)? If so, then I may be able to answer your questions here. Thanks, Papa
This is the best guide to what to do as a new player. I recommend it all the time. I still visit for a personal reminder. I'm always telling myself, pull the string! Great job Scott.
Does a driver shoot further than a putter or does it all have to do with technique and i have just a normal everyday frisbee does that make a difference ti the distance
This is very helpful. I am a beginner and never had any real disc training, and its embarassing when I play with friends, since they're on a league. Thank you!
@verstehetmich So are you saying to reach forward when I am done or is that what could be causing it? I have been working more on my follow through and it seems to be helping I have also gained a bit more distance with some new discs and a tweak in my throw. Thank you for your help!
I wonder when the lawnmower analogy came about. When I first started playing I drove with a more fluid smooth motion.. a friend told me to act like I was starting a lawnmower, so I started cracking my elbow as if I was pulling the disc. It's kinda corny but it increased my distance and accuracy and I still think about it when I play. Good teaching tool
@g0ing2n0where the best players use both. you generally use backhand like 70% and forehand for those other special shots that need a certain flight path you can't get with backhand
@2002maxum1 Yeah, I want to see me throw too! Well, you may just get that chance as we have done some more filming over the summer and one of the things we shot for was an approach video where I threw a LOT of discs. Depending on what is actually video worthy, you will hopefully be able to see me trying to practice what I preach....heeheehee. Thanks for the kind words and we will keep trying to get more videos out for ya'! Thanks, Papa
keep the side of the disc thats opposite of where your hand is located pointed slightly up when releasing it, when you get it right it will anhyzer in a S pattern instead of just curving off to the left if you throw right handed.
Yeah it can be frustrating at first when playing, but you are just developing your throw. That actually takes time until you find your throw that you feel comfortable with. Everyone is different but once you figure it out, all do from there is improve :D
I've been playing for about 5-6 years and of late my shots have gotten a little stale, and the scores plateau. Backhand throws never worked because when I needed distance, I hurt my shoulder trying to heave it. This video shows that the elbow is the final pivot point of a whip that you have to learn to generate - this will save my shoulder and improve distance. Thanks Papa
I just recently tried disc golf for the first time and I felt like the frustrated beginner on regular golf course who duffs every shot. I think these tips will help.
Ive been throwing sidearm for the past couple months and I havent been able to throw backhand, until now. Your lawnmower tip helped me out so much. Thanks.
Great video! I would like to see a video on throwing a hyzer flip or S. Now that the basics have been shown, and there is a video on the anhyzer, I think it would be a nice addition to the collection.
I just started disc golfing with a semi-experienced friend lately, and I am going to try out these techniques later today; they seem sooo much better than what I've been told to do lol.
Also, what is a good beginner run up I cold work on? Basically right now I'm just rhwoing from a baseball batting stance to help keep control. Another thing is release points, where in terms of your body is the release point? Or is it different for everyone's swing? extremely new here sorry for the questions
Not as much as I needed when I posted the original comment haha. I still have only been playing for like 3 months tops but I've made a bunch of progress. I've been working my ass off at it and it has definitely paid off. I've worked my way up to the x step and am now just continuing to practice release angles, release points, etc. Another main issue is some throws my body will lag behind on the forward motion. I won't get the full weight transfer from my back to front foot and what results are stupid weak hyzers that look awful lol. Don't get me wrong though my game is incredible for the time I've spent on this, I just hold myself to really high standards as an athlete. Plus I'm a scratch ball golfer as well and that probably has a huge part in it as well.
This is the best instructional video to watch! I've watched a lot go videos to improve my game and this gave me that information I was seeking! Good techniques and the towel trick does wonders! It may seem silly but it really helps!!
Thank you! I've seen all of your videos, and wish this had been the first I had seen instead of the last. Great focus on the basics!
I just started frolfing and these were some great tips ..I think this will make me improve alot
Great video. Answered sooooo many questions I had after trying out my first disc today. Do you have a video explaining the different disc weights, and where you'd want a lighter/heavier disc?
"Nothing ever comes from being stiff" I loled
Best basic throwing video ever. Thanks!
i really like this video. my friends have tried coaching me and nothing has reallly worked but i think this is great!!!!
@reyno1fan619 Whether a driver throws farther tan a putter is a bit of a trick question...it depends on how you throw it. A driver is certainly designed to throw farther but you need the skill set to make this work. As a person that is just beginning with golf discs, I would suggest starting with a stable midrange (Meteor, Comet, Buzzz SS) as these are designed also to go farther than a putter, but will be easier to control and learn with. Also, much easier to use as a putter.
Awsome Tips very easy to follow. Thanks guys.
Thanks Scott, great tips. Getting ready to head out to a local course and try them all. Next time you do a video though, lets see you throw too : O )
addendum: the video "More Distance Now" hints at the hyzer-flip, but doesn't outright say why, how, when, or what discs to choose.
@Memmott7 Looks like there's four of them
could somebody critique my drive? I'd love suggestions for more distance.
good helping video but look at the grass its perfect lol looks so soft
I actually threw the disc into my left hand once...
Stopped a quarter of the way through to like this video.
Excellent job, great video.
damn - I've no chance then - I've always had an elecrtic lawnmower.
This video is amazing! I'm a beginner and this really helped me
Well, it's either amateur or pro and I haven't played and amateur tourney in....well.....a long time. So Pro it is and darn proud of it! Oh yeah, I know that Gatorade is waiting for the right time to offer me a commercial deal!
Discraft's video's, including this one, are my warm ups before going out to play serious. If you are like me you will notice a large change in your game if you watch this and others just before going out to play. The little tips are fresh in your head. Thanks for the tips, because of them I am not beating, but competing with low level pro's though I'm pretty new.
Inventor of the whip right here ^^
Buying my first 3 disks tomorrow. Thanks a ton man.
I just start playing disc golf and I love it!! thanks for the tips!!
3:18, Sorry I loled
Thanks for all of the nice comments. I am rather shy so this is really making me blush..... As for more, yep, we will be getting more out there for you! Thanks for the request on the hyzer flip, we will try to get into that a little more in the future. Let us know if there is anything else you may have questions on and we will see what else we can do. Later!
Some guy on a golf track teached me how to throw, but it was nothing like this :/
Meh, i'm gonna throw like you.
LMAO @ "its a moon shot"! great video, thank you. I spent 30 minutes with a hedgeclipper trying to0 find my driver today after horribly failing and throwing my disc over a fence, into a heavy thornbushed forest. NOT FUN! Then proceeded to throw incorrectly with all my other shots because my mechanics were so off. I don't watch videos. I just wing it. I found out, that without a skilled partner, or video help, playing disc golf will be very miserable. SO, here I am watching vid after vid trying to improve and start over. This vid helped so much, THANK YOU! I might not suck so much tomorrow.
Scott is the man. I bought some sweet plastic from him at the Beaver State Fling a few weeks ago. He is a super nice dude. I told him I loved his vids and he gave me a free hat with my disc. Cheers Scott.
1 person thought this was a "ball golf" tutorial
very well done video!! Where was this 5 years ago when I started playing?!?! lol Everything Scott mentioned was accurate, fun, and explained very well. Its videos like these that really keep the sport's interest and popularity exploding.
awesome vid!!! great tips, i've been playing for 10+ years and haven't seen/heard someone break it down like this, thanks !!
Nope, just stay away from the thought of growing up. Be responsible (well, a little bit at least) but never stop having fun with the game and life itself. Grown ups are boring!
Cool vid to think about going back to basics after playing for a bit.
I watched this before the first time I ever played. It is great. I send it to people before their first time.
Very nice video.
I just picked up the sport 2 weeks ago. Bought 5 discs so far. 3 different drivers, the buzz mid, and a putter.
My hardest part myself is distance and keeping it down. This is gonna help out a lot.
Thx so much.
Hey! I have grey hair! Should I stay away from myself?
i have been thowing discs for 30+ years, this is the best video I have seen, the person who voted it down, grrr
For a first timer. It helped me a lot. Best instructions so far.
Nice addition at the end. I've been trying to figure out why I've been over throwing so much. I've just started playing and I had someone telling me the basic concept to throwing, but every single time I drive or try throwing hard it's releasing from my hand way way too late. I started thinking maybe I was simply gripping it too hard or that instead of trying to let the force of my throw rip it from my grip maybe I need to start purposely releasing the disk at a specific point in my toss, but when I do that I lose all kinds of power and the disk doesn't fly well. Anyways, all of this over thinking was driving me nuts so I went looking for UA-cam help to solve my throwing issue.
Ok so I'm a scratch golfer and am just starting to throw discs so I'm very familiar with these mechanics and form but one question i had. Do you transfer you weight forward as soon as your arm starts going forward to throw? Or should your weight shift be the first movement and the the arm/shoulders?
I'm having MAJOR issues throwing a disc correctly lol I'm very inexperienced with discs/frisbees.
Newbie here. Video is just what I needed to learn it right the first time!
I switched from side arm to back hand in under a week because of this video and the people that played back hand that i play with who have been using back hand for years i could throw farther and more accurate within my first week of switching. My max side arm was probably about 350 feet or so and back hand i've gone over 400 feet but i've been using back hand for like 3-4 months now! These tips are great thanks alot.
Oops I got gasoline all over my mom's table because I put the lawnmower on top of it u_u
he's a great teacher!
May I use this video in a presentation?
You bet!
Hi, I'm extremely new, and want to get into disc golf. I've played only a handful of times using my friend's discs. When buying disc's it seems that there are a lot of different weight options, how do I know which one is best for me?
Great pointers for a beginner. I'm looking forward to trying this out.
Does Scott Papa have a signature disc or if nothing else an autographed disc because I want it. This guy is an amazing instructor!
Good but needs to talk about foot work and grip
I think that this was very helpful as well, i just ordered some Discraft beginner set so i can go out and play with my roommates.
@badgerallen it sounds like you are hyper-extending your elbow when you throw. Are you reaching foward when you are done throwing? now, Im not a professional by any means, but try to keep a slight bend in your elbow throughout the throw. you will probably need to re-learn how to throw for a couple holes, but it will save you the cost of surgery down the road. try to get that under control or else you can develop tennis elbow.
@g0ing2n0where One of the big reasons most pros use backhand is because it yields more power than you can get from forehand. If you look at their form, they're using their legs (approach), their hips, their back, and then their arms in one fluid motion for a throw. All of that force is transfered into the disc. For forehand, while you can use your feet and hips slightly, most of the force is derived from the chest and arm. Forehand does however result in more spin on the disc.
I don't know if I'm just a wimp or if my throw has something to do with it, but sometimes my throwing elbow gets really sore. I think it have something to do with my follow through which i have been trying to correct. Any tips?
Lots of good tips, very cool. Been playing on occasion for about a year now, gotten to where i can putt and drive reasonably well. Ive become accustomed to throwing forehand and i feel like i can get reasonably good distance, but it does appear that many of the more professional players throw backhand. Are there serious strengths to backhand throwing and is it something i should learn to use for my drives or can forehand throws be strongly developed to also gain great distance?
@Znorps I was back in Michigan at the factory and we did film some more stuff for videos. One of the vids we did work on was a "how to select a disc" video. I can't say for sure what will make the video and what will hit the cutting room floor but it may help. Do you have any specific weight questions (particular style of disc, stability, etc)? If so, then I may be able to answer your questions here. Thanks, Papa
Added to favorites. I can't wait to use these tips on the golf course :)
This is the best guide to what to do as a new player. I recommend it all the time. I still visit for a personal reminder. I'm always telling myself, pull the string! Great job Scott.
Does a driver shoot further than a putter or does it all have to do with technique
and i have just a normal everyday frisbee does that make a difference ti the distance
This video is 110% accurate. Thanks
This is very helpful. I am a beginner and never had any real disc training, and its embarassing when I play with friends, since they're on a league. Thank you!
@verstehetmich So are you saying to reach forward when I am done or is that what could be causing it? I have been working more on my follow through and it seems to be helping I have also gained a bit more distance with some new discs and a tweak in my throw. Thank you for your help!
I wonder when the lawnmower analogy came about. When I first started playing I drove with a more fluid smooth motion.. a friend told me to act like I was starting a lawnmower, so I started cracking my elbow as if I was pulling the disc. It's kinda corny but it increased my distance and accuracy and I still think about it when I play. Good teaching tool
@g0ing2n0where the best players use both. you generally use backhand like 70% and forehand for those other special shots that need a certain flight path you can't get with backhand
Hear that, Mark Ellis? Scott says to stay away from guys with gray hair. You're going to have to dye your hair green or purple or something.
@2002maxum1 Yeah, I want to see me throw too! Well, you may just get that chance as we have done some more filming over the summer and one of the things we shot for was an approach video where I threw a LOT of discs. Depending on what is actually video worthy, you will hopefully be able to see me trying to practice what I preach....heeheehee. Thanks for the kind words and we will keep trying to get more videos out for ya'! Thanks, Papa
keep the side of the disc thats opposite of where your hand is located pointed slightly up when releasing it, when you get it right it will anhyzer in a S pattern instead of just curving off to the left if you throw right handed.
Yeah it can be frustrating at first when playing, but you are just developing your throw. That actually takes time until you find your throw that you feel comfortable with. Everyone is different but once you figure it out, all do from there is improve :D
Thank you for this great video. It is very helpful with great instructions and tips.
I've been playing for about 5-6 years and of late my shots have gotten a little stale, and the scores plateau. Backhand throws never worked because when I needed distance, I hurt my shoulder trying to heave it.
This video shows that the elbow is the final pivot point of a whip that you have to learn to generate - this will save my shoulder and improve distance. Thanks Papa
I just recently tried disc golf for the first time and I felt like the frustrated beginner on regular golf course who duffs every shot. I think these tips will help.
Great video
Ive been throwing sidearm for the past couple months and I havent been able to throw backhand, until now. Your lawnmower tip helped me out so much. Thanks.
Great video! I would like to see a video on throwing a hyzer flip or S. Now that the basics have been shown, and there is a video on the anhyzer, I think it would be a nice addition to the collection.
I just started disc golfing with a semi-experienced friend lately, and I am going to try out these techniques later today; they seem sooo much better than what I've been told to do lol.
This is so helpful!! I am a frolf newbie...and I'm terrible. I'm so excited to get out and try the new techniques!
I've been a forehand guy for years. Trying to make the transition to backhand. Was amazed how much this vid helped. Nice job, Coach.
I wish i´ve seen this couple of months before :( well done, sir!!!
Same problem here,I've heard keep the nose down.(easier said than done)
WOW! The lawnmower tip makes SO MUCH SENSE! It helped alot. Thanks!
Super helpful and clear. Thanks guys.
thanks, this helped a lot and i will be buying my first few disks soon
wow, this is the best disc golf instructional on throwing
Thanks for the tutorial, really made sense how to throw it!
That very last thing at the end put all doubt away.
Fantastic video, great tips, wish i'd found this sooner.
@DVarelatenors didnt even know they made those
the footing stuff is a lot like regular golf.
@stanjack007 LMAO!!! so not true!
Just starting out and this vid is very helpful. Thanks for the tips.
I've been playing for six months, and this helped improve my throwing significantly. Thanks.
This is truly one of the best videos on driving techniques.
Also, what is a good beginner run up I cold work on? Basically right now I'm just rhwoing from a baseball batting stance to help keep control.
Another thing is release points, where in terms of your body is the release point? Or is it different for everyone's swing? extremely new here sorry for the questions
Still need help??
Not as much as I needed when I posted the original comment haha. I still have only been playing for like 3 months tops but I've made a bunch of progress. I've been working my ass off at it and it has definitely paid off.
I've worked my way up to the x step and am now just continuing to practice release angles, release points, etc.
Another main issue is some throws my body will lag behind on the forward motion. I won't get the full weight transfer from my back to front foot and what results are stupid weak hyzers that look awful lol. Don't get me wrong though my game is incredible for the time I've spent on this, I just hold myself to really high standards as an athlete. Plus I'm a scratch ball golfer as well and that probably has a huge part in it as well.
the one dislike must be an Innova man.
Awesome, by far the best about basics..
scott papa is way better then dave
Thanks! can't wait to try these tips on the course today!
i have an electric lawn mower....fml
Awesome video. I love your teaching stile.
TY so much 4this video! Helped me a lot!
Best instructional video ive seen yet
i think of it as opening a door