PDGA needs to start a certified instructor program and you need to be Head Instructor! Seriously. I’m a Silver level bowling coach (one of around 550 worldwide) and have seen the benefits of such a certification program. There are good players and there are good instructors, and the two aren’t always the same. Great instructional video.
WOAH I just realized why anheizer forehand scramble is my favorite. Its because I was using the right angle!! I just went out and tried the same angle, but with leaning over as taught, I was almost throwing farther then my old way, most importantly, 0 pain after throwing. This changed my life man!
@Scott Stokely 1) power by facing toward target, let torso twist upper body away and then forward to get a spring effect 2) use active wrist to spin the disc and finish in front of body. to do this... 3) don't tuck elbow
Scott is coming to my area very soon and I’m excited to attend one of his clinics, but that’s not why I’m here. In the information about the clinic it says that any child with special needs and their family can attend his clinic for free, which I think is awesome. Subscribed, thumbs up, sharing your videos around as much as I can for being such an incredible human being and disc golf teacher.
I've gone from never throwing a sidearm to about 300 feet of distance and good angle and distance control in just about 9 months and your tips are the best!! Not quite there yet in hitting tight gaps, but otherwise extremely pumped with the progression
Your sidearm videos are the reason I didn't embarrass myself when I went to my first League doubles night on Tuesday. I actually made some birdies for my partner and I. Thank you for doing all that you do for the sport!
Hey, Scott. From one silver-haired gentleman to another. Thank you for the tutorial. It was simple, concise and easy for me to understand. I am getting ready to go put it to the test in the field this morning.
Again, thank you Scott! Being disabled and hardly able to complete rounds when I have to throw sidearms, I have a strong understanding of why and how to start working at the fix. Thank you!
The sidearm master. Two things that also helped me control my sidearm the most; flicking putters/understable discs and letting your elbow lead the motion. Keep that thumb tight Scott come to clearwater!!! Please?
Love this. Proof i was doing it right 10 years ago, lol. My buddies insisted on keeping that elbow tucked. I was throwing from my shoulder. Love this explanation.
it is so true that you actually angle down your torso to be level with your arm. if you stand up straight, the disc goes like a baseball throw. never noticed this wow . just do it naturally.
This is helpful and I am looking forward to trying this during some practice. I guess my main problem is how the disc sits in my hand and finger placement....it just feels very awkward. Would love to talk with you if you plan on coming to Vegas for the LVC next year.
I messed my shoulder up, seriously "f'd" it up... My fault entirely because I did not get proper information about the mechanics and motion and position of my body to throw sidearm... Two months of recovery, still haven't thrown a disc,,, and worried to death that I will never fully recover...Major Bummer,,, I hope in two more weeks I can at least get out to back hand some putters, and see how that goes..
Hi Scott. A question. The spring analogy is quite clear in a sidearm and you can really feel it happening in the body. Is the same thing happening in a backhand throw? Where and when would it be happening in a backhand? Thanks a bunch!
Scott, I watched this video the other day, then watched you play 1st rd 2017 Nick Hyde Memorial... your form from back then had your forehand throwing pretty far, but nowhere near the 15° angle you talk about here. Not criticism, but is this a lesson you formalized more recently? Here's hoping you'll be getting some more Jomez coverage soon! Thanks for reading and responding, Scott.
I have been playing nearly as long as you have and am embarrassed to say I never got the sidearm in my game. My solution has been to throw offhand. What disc would you recommend as the one to try to start learning the sidearm throw or maybe a couple recommendations.
i think i can throw a better sidearm with these tips but i feel like im not holding the disc correctly because i get a good amount of wobble on release... hitting 200-250 accurately but id like a good 350 accurate for those right turn lines.
Hey Jay, same issue here. One potential remedy: Start your walk-up with a relaxed grip. As your backswing nears it's pivot point, gradually increase firmness of grip. Also, I've found that softer plastics (Gstar or gummy Star) tend to release with tighter spin- for me, at least.
Scott, I do a sideways walk up throwing forehand, because when I face forward as you describe, I throw the disc across my body and end to the left. How do I stop throwing across my body so I can start doing a proper forehand walkup?
It’s really hard to say who is right, you have a few really controversial tips....every forehand pro in the game turns sideways when they throw, every forehand pro also keeps their elbow close to their stomach
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2 months into the sport now.. throwing 400ft forehands now this man is amazing!
PDGA needs to start a certified instructor program and you need to be Head Instructor! Seriously. I’m a Silver level bowling coach (one of around 550 worldwide) and have seen the benefits of such a certification program. There are good players and there are good instructors, and the two aren’t always the same. Great instructional video.
Great video Scott. Thanks for the tutorial. Easy to understand. Watched old video of you a while back 99 Worlds in Rochester. My hometown.
T-Rex reference was hilarious. I lost my sidearm few years back because of shoulder problems, now trying to get it back.
WOAH I just realized why anheizer forehand scramble is my favorite. Its because I was using the right angle!! I just went out and tried the same angle, but with leaning over as taught, I was almost throwing farther then my old way, most importantly, 0 pain after throwing. This changed my life man!
Update: I'm now smashing destroyers 300 feet! I'm pretty sure this video may have boosted my rating by 15 points at least
This is why i come back to your videos. I just realized now why i have arm pain.
@Scott Stokely
1) power by facing toward target, let torso twist upper body away and then forward to get a spring effect
2) use active wrist to spin the disc and finish in front of body. to do this...
3) don't tuck elbow
Scott is coming to my area very soon and I’m excited to attend one of his clinics, but that’s not why I’m here. In the information about the clinic it says that any child with special needs and their family can attend his clinic for free, which I think is awesome. Subscribed, thumbs up, sharing your videos around as much as I can for being such an incredible human being and disc golf teacher.
I've gone from never throwing a sidearm to about 300 feet of distance and good angle and distance control in just about 9 months and your tips are the best!! Not quite there yet in hitting tight gaps, but otherwise extremely pumped with the progression
Your sidearm videos are the reason I didn't embarrass myself when I went to my first League doubles night on Tuesday. I actually made some birdies for my partner and I. Thank you for doing all that you do for the sport!
This channel is a gem
You're putting tutorial changed my game and paid tangible benefits within a week. Thanks.
Hey, Scott. From one silver-haired gentleman to another. Thank you for the tutorial. It was simple, concise and easy for me to understand. I am getting ready to go put it to the test in the field this morning.
Tip number two is pure gold. Thanks Mr. Stokely.
Great vid. Scott understands physics, sports and overall body mechanics. Allowing him to break apart the form and teach it in layers.
Thank you for re uploading this. I had lost it
Thanks Scott. I'm finally starting to add the side arm to my game and your incite and instruction are making it happen faster.
Nice. So helpful. And the vid and audio quality are catching up to the quality of your content. Lookin' good man. Thanks!
Great audio quality improvement, thanks for sharing your experience!
There's gold in them their videos 🤣. Seriously though, this master brewer is willing to trade great beer for lessons.
Again, thank you Scott! Being disabled and hardly able to complete rounds when I have to throw sidearms, I have a strong understanding of why and how to start working at the fix. Thank you!
This is unbelievably helpful. You rock, Scott! SUBSCRIBED!
Thanks for making this more clear. I’m sure it will benefit me as I was turning sideways. Ok got to go practice this now. 😎
Your a great teacher....I stopped throwing all together due to hip surgery but I still love the sport
The sidearm master. Two things that also helped me control my sidearm the most; flicking putters/understable discs and letting your elbow lead the motion. Keep that thumb tight Scott come to clearwater!!! Please?
Love this. Proof i was doing it right 10 years ago, lol. My buddies insisted on keeping that elbow tucked. I was throwing from my shoulder. Love this explanation.
Great video! 🙏🏼 recently pulled my oblique throwing forehand. This will definitely help with eliminating future injuries.
*Never subscribed faster after video* greetings from Finland and thanks for great tips!
Tronasaurus Rex. That picture entered your mind as you read that.
Your videos are really good.
Your videos help me man thank you
Dude Scott! Met you in toledo oh. Brother you have healed my forearm throw. Genius broham
it is so true that you actually angle down your torso to be level with your arm. if you stand up straight, the disc goes like a baseball throw. never noticed this wow . just do it naturally.
His Spring explanation makes me think of the Weenie Dog in Toy Story. LoL
Love it! I find that I generate lots of high speed turn on my sidearms so I need to throw my most over-stable discs flat or on a hyzer.
This is helpful and I am looking forward to trying this during some practice. I guess my main problem is how the disc sits in my hand and finger placement....it just feels very awkward. Would love to talk with you if you plan on coming to Vegas for the LVC next year.
Imagine how far Eagle could throw FH if he didn't crab sideways with a shuffle.
This was an eye opener. Thanks!
Can't wait for my knee to heal so I can aggressively persue your directions!
Here’s hoping I get off the waitlist for your clinic in Pittsburgh!
Great video!!! WOW
I messed my shoulder up, seriously "f'd" it up... My fault entirely because I did not get proper information about the mechanics and motion and position of my body to throw sidearm... Two months of recovery, still haven't thrown a disc,,, and worried to death that I will never fully recover...Major Bummer,,, I hope in two more weeks I can at least get out to back hand some putters, and see how that goes..
Great video. Please announce when you’ll be in La Mirada.
Hi Scott. A question. The spring analogy is quite clear in a sidearm and you can really feel it happening in the body. Is the same thing happening in a backhand throw? Where and when would it be happening in a backhand? Thanks a bunch!
Scott, if you showed pro players throwing side arm in slow motion while you were talking... Man that would have been effective
Whoa whoa whoa there Mr stokely let's tone down the T-Rex shade! RIP you lil armed demon!
Scott, I watched this video the other day, then watched you play 1st rd 2017 Nick Hyde Memorial... your form from back then had your forehand throwing pretty far, but nowhere near the 15° angle you talk about here. Not criticism, but is this a lesson you formalized more recently? Here's hoping you'll be getting some more Jomez coverage soon! Thanks for reading and responding, Scott.
Come on out to Auburn CA!
I have been playing nearly as long as you have and am embarrassed to say I never got the sidearm in my game. My solution has been to throw offhand. What disc would you recommend as the one to try to start learning the sidearm throw or maybe a couple recommendations.
i think i can throw a better sidearm with these tips but i feel like im not holding the disc correctly because i get a good amount of wobble on release... hitting 200-250 accurately but id like a good 350 accurate for those right turn lines.
Hey Jay, same issue here. One potential remedy: Start your walk-up with a relaxed grip. As your backswing nears it's pivot point, gradually increase firmness of grip.
Also, I've found that softer plastics (Gstar or gummy Star) tend to release with tighter spin- for me, at least.
If you are facing forward, doesn't the last snap [wrist and even flick of fingers] push the disc to the left [right-hand thrower]?
No. remember, you are throwing a ball. Nothing goes right/left.
Scott, I do a sideways walk up throwing forehand, because when I face forward as you describe, I throw the disc across my body and end to the left. How do I stop throwing across my body so I can start doing a proper forehand walkup?
Go back to this video and watch the part about throwing a ball
That Jacket is awesome 👌. Anybody know where to get one
👍👍
I see you trimmed up your Afro!
10:30 lol
Innova TeeRex.................hmmmmm
It’s really hard to say who is right, you have a few really controversial tips....every forehand pro in the game turns sideways when they throw, every forehand pro also keeps their elbow close to their stomach
great video.. but a terrible april fools joke!