How to throw

  • 🥏 Disc Golf Flight Numbers (Quick Guide)

    1. Speed – How hard to throw.
    Low = beginner-friendly.
    2. Glide – How long it stays in the air.
    High = more distance.
    3. Turn – Early curve right (RHBH).
    Negative = easier to throw straight.
    4. Fade – Late curve left (RHBH).
    Low = straighter finish.
  •  This video will give you and in-depth look on how to understand flight numbers. ➡️ 
    Example: 6 / 5 / -2 / 1
    Easy to throw, floats well, turns right a bit, finishes gently left.
     
     

🌀 Backhand Throw (Stand still)

  • Grip with thumb on top, fingers under-power grip for distance, fan grip for control.
  • Stand sideways to target; shift weight from back to front foot.
  • Pull disc across chest, snap wrist at release.
  • Follow through with arm extended toward target.

  • This video will give you and in-depth look on how to throw backhand. ➡️ 

⚡ Forehand (Sidearm) Throw (Stand still)

  • Hold disc with thumb on top, two fingers under rim.
  • Face target; keep elbow bent and disc close.
  • Flick wrist and extend arm forward using hips for power.
  • Finish with smooth follow-through across body.

  • This video will give you and in-depth look on how to throw fore hand. ➡️ 

🎯 Putting

  • Use relaxed grip; choose stable stance.
  • Focus on target, push disc forward smoothly.
  • Minimal wrist flick—aim for control, not power.
  • Follow through with fingers pointing at chains.
  • This video will give you and in-depth look on how to putt. ➡️ 
 
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🧭 X-Step (Backhand Footwork)

No more stand still

  • Start with a relaxed stance, holding the disc in front of you.
  • Step forward with your lead foot (non-dominant), initiating movement.
  • Cross your dominant foot behind your lead foot—this is the “X” part of the step.
  • Plant your dominant foot firmly as you rotate your hips and shoulders.
  • Shift weight from back to front foot while pulling the disc across your body.
  • Finish with a smooth follow-through, letting momentum carry your body forward.

  • This video will give you and in-depth look on how to use your foot work for backhand. ⬇ 
 

👣 Forehand Throw (Sidearm Footwork)

No more stand still

  • Start in a staggered stance, dominant foot slightly behind, body turned sideways to the target.
  • Step forward with your non-dominant foot to initiate motion and shift weight.
  • Pivot on your back foot as you rotate your hips and shoulders toward the target.
  • Keep your weight low and balanced, allowing for a smooth transfer of energy.
  • Push off your dominant foot during the wrist snap to add power and spin.
  • Finish with a natural follow-through, stepping forward or slightly across to absorb momentum.

  • This video will give you and in-depth look on how to use your foot work forehand.⬇