This video was super helpful for me. A little over a year ago I had my first kid and naturally had to take a little break from playing. Since coming back my distance hasn't been there. I watched this video and Trevor talked about the slingshot. It clicked for me that I was leaving out my slingshot and my distance is coming back. Thank You so much Trev!
Love the vid. I mostly am a forehand player coming from baseball, and now that I'm working on my backhand, this video has already helped me a lot. I immediately saw results with the last tip
I've been finding my own way to the last tip. I recently started filming myself, and realized everything was coming forward too early - hips, shoulders, arm - before my brace foot was solidly down. My first correction was to leave the arm back longer, until the heel of the brace foot is down. This helped, but doesn't give the rapid coil and explosive whip that Trevor talks about. I then figured out my whole body was turning back too far and too soon, with no hip/shoulder separation. The fix I'm working on is to focus on keeping my feet perpendicular to the target line right through to the brace. This keeps my hips sideways and requires my shoulders to coil back quickly at the last second, giving the slingshot result of Trevor's final tip. This is a new development for me - I haven't filmed myself at the field yet - but feels very promising. Yesterday I threw a putter 250', which for me is a crush. (I'm 55, been playing for two years, generally drive 225-250' but working on throwing 300' more often.)
Wow, great advice Trevor, I’ve been playing for about 2 years maxing out just below 300, I’m excited to take this advice to the field and try it out! Thanks!
I'm gonna try the last tip. I've never been good at understanding what people mean by "the whip" and you described it really well. Best of luck to mom & baby!
Nice stuff! I've been working on the whip. Getting my wrist into that whip motion. The baseball motions are key too. I think of pitching, and when i would throw a pitch, my power exploded as I pulled my hips and lower body down into the pitch motion. That is what is reminding me to get down to push my plant leg down and get that whip motion on the pull through and follow-through. Robbie C helped me get my head centered, and he tried to get me to bend my knees to get down. The head fix was simple. Look to the side as I go into my x step and pull through. Getting down low has slowed me down a lot, but 😂as you explain here, if i add the gradual run up into an explosion, it is starting to click. I just have to get the timing now. My net is helping practice that and showing I have the consistency to hit my target every time. Thanks again for sharing these tips! If you ever get the putt yips, check my 3 step putting tutorial to get back on track. Trade tips for tips! ...cuz we all have at least one weakness in our game. 😂 Cheers!
Figuring out your run-up space is crucial! I always prefer a longer run-up and the moment I get on a smaller tee, I feel as if my whole throw has to change. I had to spend genuinely practice in that to mentally feel comfortable and now I can throw 440-450 on a normal teepad when I used to always require 2-3 feet of extra room behind the tee
I like comparing Paul Omen to James Conrad. Similar body type but vastly different approach to the throw. The two things that helped me break 400 were reaching out from my chest and stomping my foot before I pull the disc through. The throw motion is actually starting but in my brain it’s ‘plant then throw’, that has also allowed my body to follow through properly rather than resisting its momentum.
1 day out implementing the last tip of delay the reach back and make it quick. Added about 40’ of distance. Hoping it sticks and can fine tune it to get even a little more.
I was actually experimenting with a faster run up yesterday. I feel like it actually helped me not overthink my form. I always worry too much about all the little details. When I move faster I just worry about being athletic and throwing the disc
Using the tech disc I learned I have my most power straight/slight anny. Typically between 5 hyzer- -0.9 anny. But I'm still learning to generate more rpm and a consistent good nose angle
Trevor, I've watched a lot of form/distance videos and you put it all together very well. I'm a RHBH 400-430 and a forehand 380-400 thrower but using really bad mechanics especially on my backhand. I don't do a run up on my backhand cuz I don't have a good sense of the timing, but I think based on your input it's an "easy" way to get more distance. Keep up your content, I dig it brotha
@@Zipoqs honestly, there's one particular hole that's 435 and Im C1 edge short, or C1 right. It's so dependent on if I get the full flex without burning it over. I tend to throw golf lines full rip 20 feet above ground that carry the distance. When I see Trevor throw he's throwing high Annie's, I don't have that mechanic down. I just want to rip it on a rope
Firstly, that is really far standstill. The best way to work towards x step is to first work on just the final step. So basically start with your feet close together then plant your right foot(RHBH) and do your throw. Once that feels solid add in the left step and so on ..
@@prattacaster sorry if I mislead. I am doing an x step but it's just a couple steps and slow, but I have a really tight trunk brace. I played baseball so I know how to isolate my core. My point was that I don't "run" up, I take a couple small steps
It is crazy because I realized just a few days ago that I lag the disc back too much, this is very helpful. Thank you! If anyone has some advice on how to fix this or work on this it would be great!
My run up starts like I’m pitching from the windup. Right leg out left foot along the rubber, then a classic x step. Helps me set my shoulders in the direction I want to throw.
That’s my cue also I delay, almost like tell myself not to reach back. Is there a cue or something you do to time brace and reach back? I’m having trouble waiting for brace so not sure if this is brace or timing/reach issue.
It’s the pump! If you watch players like Paul and Ezra they will pump The disc forward in like with their last step of the left foot to time their reach back with the plant.
Also, not trying to poke fun at all is there a reason you seem to duck down right before you throw? Just wondering if I should try more because I gave it a shot and it didn't really work for me.
Forward momentum without a brace that keeps the weight behind the plant foot is the #1 killer of power and distance and very very few actually brace correctly. Imagine an outfielder in baseball having their weight go up onto and over their plant foot. You know the power would be reduced significantly. So, we need to learn how to brace. Here are some thoughts on how to do it: ruclips.net/video/sMi6U9G8V2A/видео.htmlfeature=shared
The PGDA recommends designing amateur par 3 holes around a 250' drive. From what I've seen out in the wild, 400' drives almost never happen outside of serious league players.
Just got my limited edition signed Supra and I’m missing you in the videos a little extra. God bless you and your family, I hope all goes well and the baby is healthy.
I recorded myself throwing. I looked goofy but have a really fast snappy arm movement. I can throw about 415 foot right now. Im 6 foot 125 pounds and scrawny.
I think other players trying to critique my form in league messed with me. I felt fine with my distance for a little while until people asked me why I needed to throw anhyzer to get distance why not just throw a hyzerflip? Well back then I wasn’t as knowledgeable as I am now with what will flip up and what won’t. But I think people should just mind their business when it comes to big distance shots. If it works for you it works. Not everyone has the power to flip up every disc in their bag. If that were the case you wouldn’t need 25+ discs. Especially if they all did the same thing.
Full flex definitely goes further than hyzerflip shots it should be pretty obvious just based on the flight path alone, its taking full advantage of the aerodynamics of the disc.
Trevor and Slingshot Disc Golf collaboration? Coach T breaks down Paul’s form so well! And has a whole program dedicated to reteaching the body to work as a slingshot
Two things, dial in your x step and throwing flat with a neutral disc or go with a little under stable. Those two things will get you over 300, then just keep working on mechanics. Wrist curl, angle control, etc
As terribly as the majority of the players treat almost every single disc golfer & the disrespect to our sport…. So Please, not only you Trevor but any true lover of this beautifully amazing sport / hobby ; henceforth, i beg of you to Only refer to it as Ball Golf or Bolf (is just as acceptable as Frolf.) I don’t really feel like any one sport gets to own the singular name anymore. Especially with the football/soccer/field golf trend getting some more momentum.
That's on his best days with a hole that allows his full Annie flex throw. I'm a flat distance thrower because I play a lot of woods golf that you can't be throwing something that has that much lateral action for distance.
This video was super helpful for me. A little over a year ago I had my first kid and naturally had to take a little break from playing. Since coming back my distance hasn't been there. I watched this video and Trevor talked about the slingshot. It clicked for me that I was leaving out my slingshot and my distance is coming back. Thank You so much Trev!
This video increased my distance by 100ft and I haven't even thrown a disc or even finished the video yet
Love the vid. I mostly am a forehand player coming from baseball, and now that I'm working on my backhand, this video has already helped me a lot. I immediately saw results with the last tip
Great tips! The slingshot timing is huge. Congrats on the baby!!!
Congratulations buddy just had my first baby 2 weeks ago it’s definitely an exciting time can’t wait to see you back!
Congrats on the second kid Trevor! God bless you and your family brother!
Congratulations on having a baby! Baby's are a lot of fun. You will learn a lot about yourself throughout the next 18 years.
Quality video, very knowledgeable. It's great that you explain even the smallest things. Like they say, "you don't know, what you don't know"
I've been finding my own way to the last tip. I recently started filming myself, and realized everything was coming forward too early - hips, shoulders, arm - before my brace foot was solidly down.
My first correction was to leave the arm back longer, until the heel of the brace foot is down. This helped, but doesn't give the rapid coil and explosive whip that Trevor talks about.
I then figured out my whole body was turning back too far and too soon, with no hip/shoulder separation. The fix I'm working on is to focus on keeping my feet perpendicular to the target line right through to the brace. This keeps my hips sideways and requires my shoulders to coil back quickly at the last second, giving the slingshot result of Trevor's final tip. This is a new development for me - I haven't filmed myself at the field yet - but feels very promising. Yesterday I threw a putter 250', which for me is a crush. (I'm 55, been playing for two years, generally drive 225-250' but working on throwing 300' more often.)
I love how you highlighted Silas's form, I think if you break it down Silas has one of, if not the cleanest forms in disc golf
Love the Space Jam shirt big Trev
Wow, great advice Trevor, I’ve been playing for about 2 years maxing out just below 300, I’m excited to take this advice to the field and try it out! Thanks!
Great video Trevor! Adding more speed and explosiveness to my drives is the mission for 2024.
Congrats on the new kiddo! You look amazing! lol! Best of luck for the Mrs! Solid tips, well presented, gonna look into tip 5 myself
Taking these tips straight to the field. Best wishes with the addition to your family.
Congrats on the baby! Praying you're all healthy!
I'm gonna try the last tip. I've never been good at understanding what people mean by "the whip" and you described it really well. Best of luck to mom & baby!
Good vid. I have been struggling with distance and I think it is a timing thing for sure. Will try these out and hope it helps. Thanks.
Nice stuff!
I've been working on the whip. Getting my wrist into that whip motion.
The baseball motions are key too. I think of pitching, and when i would throw a pitch, my power exploded as I pulled my hips and lower body down into the pitch motion. That is what is reminding me to get down to push my plant leg down and get that whip motion on the pull through and follow-through.
Robbie C helped me get my head centered, and he tried to get me to bend my knees to get down.
The head fix was simple. Look to the side as I go into my x step and pull through.
Getting down low has slowed me down a lot, but 😂as you explain here, if i add the gradual run up into an explosion, it is starting to click. I just have to get the timing now.
My net is helping practice that and showing I have the consistency to hit my target every time.
Thanks again for sharing these tips! If you ever get the putt yips, check my 3 step putting tutorial to get back on track. Trade tips for tips! ...cuz we all have at least one weakness in our game. 😂 Cheers!
Figuring out your run-up space is crucial! I always prefer a longer run-up and the moment I get on a smaller tee, I feel as if my whole throw has to change. I had to spend genuinely practice in that to mentally feel comfortable and now I can throw 440-450 on a normal teepad when I used to always require 2-3 feet of extra room behind the tee
Love the shirt my dude!!
I like comparing Paul Omen to James Conrad. Similar body type but vastly different approach to the throw.
The two things that helped me break 400 were reaching out from my chest and stomping my foot before I pull the disc through. The throw motion is actually starting but in my brain it’s ‘plant then throw’, that has also allowed my body to follow through properly rather than resisting its momentum.
Same here. Well, similar. I don't "stomp", but getting front foot planted before starting my pull through has changed my throw for the better
1 day out implementing the last tip of delay the reach back and make it quick. Added about 40’ of distance. Hoping it sticks and can fine tune it to get even a little more.
I was actually experimenting with a faster run up yesterday. I feel like it actually helped me not overthink my form. I always worry too much about all the little details. When I move faster I just worry about being athletic and throwing the disc
Using the tech disc I learned I have my most power straight/slight anny. Typically between 5 hyzer- -0.9 anny. But I'm still learning to generate more rpm and a consistent good nose angle
Another excellent piece. Congrats on the dadship 2.0.
Trevor, I've watched a lot of form/distance videos and you put it all together very well. I'm a RHBH 400-430 and a forehand 380-400 thrower but using really bad mechanics especially on my backhand. I don't do a run up on my backhand cuz I don't have a good sense of the timing, but I think based on your input it's an "easy" way to get more distance. Keep up your content, I dig it brotha
Sounds like you don't need to run up lol
@@Zipoqs honestly, there's one particular hole that's 435 and Im C1 edge short, or C1 right. It's so dependent on if I get the full flex without burning it over. I tend to throw golf lines full rip 20 feet above ground that carry the distance. When I see Trevor throw he's throwing high Annie's, I don't have that mechanic down. I just want to rip it on a rope
Firstly, that is really far standstill. The best way to work towards x step is to first work on just the final step. So basically start with your feet close together then plant your right foot(RHBH) and do your throw. Once that feels solid add in the left step and so on ..
@@prattacaster sorry if I mislead. I am doing an x step but it's just a couple steps and slow, but I have a really tight trunk brace. I played baseball so I know how to isolate my core. My point was that I don't "run" up, I take a couple small steps
Dude that last tip is what I needed!!! My arm was going back before my plant foot went forward. I think after this I can finally break 400ft.
You definitely have way above average distance Trevor. These are some helpful tips!
Congrats on the new kid! 🎉
This is a great video Trevor
It is crazy because I realized just a few days ago that I lag the disc back too much, this is very helpful. Thank you! If anyone has some advice on how to fix this or work on this it would be great!
My run up starts like I’m pitching from the windup. Right leg out left foot along the rubber, then a classic x step. Helps me set my shoulders in the direction I want to throw.
U are the best Trev!
Also a Goat of a dad
I have been struggling with reaching back to early for a while now. what mental cues did you use to delay your reach back?
Keep your feet perpendicular to the line of travel, don't let your whole body turn backwards early. That was my issue, your mileage may vary.
Thanks for the tips! Great video!
That’s my cue also I delay, almost like tell myself not to reach back.
Is there a cue or something you do to time brace and reach back? I’m having trouble waiting for brace so not sure if this is brace or timing/reach issue.
It’s the pump! If you watch players like Paul and Ezra they will pump
The disc forward in like with their last step of the left foot to time their reach back with the plant.
Congrats on upcoming baby #2!
Love the shirt dude!
I have a hard time getting height without nose up angle how do I do that
This.
Is this a jg wentworth commercial?
I didn’t hear you mention anything about disc weight? How much does this matter to you? And what weight do you usually throw for max distance?
Thank you. Good video. Chris Dickerson has a solid run up I wish I could emulate. Go O’s
Edit: and good luck with the family duties
Is this the same field Josh throws at in his videos
Love this thanks man !
Great video ❤
Thanks for the tips appreciate it
Baseball comparison is great, I think disc golf could learn a lot from baseball. Swinging is so similar to a disc golf throw
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Trev got that dad strength
Great tutorial
I like this content.
Also, not trying to poke fun at all is there a reason you seem to duck down right before you throw? Just wondering if I should try more because I gave it a shot and it didn't really work for me.
Forward momentum without a brace that keeps the weight behind the plant foot is the #1 killer of power and distance and very very few actually brace correctly. Imagine an outfielder in baseball having their weight go up onto and over their plant foot. You know the power would be reduced significantly. So, we need to learn how to brace. Here are some thoughts on how to do it: ruclips.net/video/sMi6U9G8V2A/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Anyone who can throw over 300 feet is an above average disc golf thrower
The PGDA recommends designing amateur par 3 holes around a 250' drive. From what I've seen out in the wild, 400' drives almost never happen outside of serious league players.
@@arhshieldsI can throw 500 on a perfect flight, but I’ll rarely play leagues or tournaments because my putting is the most random turd crap on earth.
How do you explain Paul Oman? Haha
8ft wingspan, lol
Awesome video
Go dad go!
That last tip is what I need to work on. Best wishes for the upcoming birth!
I think tip 5 should be tip 1. Believe that is the most important
Just got my limited edition signed Supra and I’m missing you in the videos a little extra. God bless you and your family, I hope all goes well and the baby is healthy.
bruh what is this flex lol
ohhhh im dumb as hell I thought you meant like supra like the car by bad I'm on a gram edible please forgive me
I recorded myself throwing. I looked goofy but have a really fast snappy arm movement. I can throw about 415 foot right now. Im 6 foot 125 pounds and scrawny.
how old?
@@GoodyearDiscGolf I'm 33
@@GoodyearDiscGolf playing for 1 year after a year off. About 3 years experience total
I think other players trying to critique my form in league messed with me. I felt fine with my distance for a little while until people asked me why I needed to throw anhyzer to get distance why not just throw a hyzerflip? Well back then I wasn’t as knowledgeable as I am now with what will flip up and what won’t. But I think people should just mind their business when it comes to big distance shots. If it works for you it works. Not everyone has the power to flip up every disc in their bag. If that were the case you wouldn’t need 25+ discs. Especially if they all did the same thing.
Now do a putting clinic
I'm wearing a Space Jam shirt watching this.
Full flex definitely goes further than hyzerflip shots it should be pretty obvious just based on the flight path alone, its taking full advantage of the aerodynamics of the disc.
The longest record setting shots ever in disc golf were Hyzer flips but, yeah, I agree with this if you can't throw 90mph+
@@prattacaster They were also in insanely windy conditions. Good luck getting a full flight S-shape with a 40+ mph tailwind.
Last year's USDGC distance champ enters the chat. Albert Tamm was throwing hyzer flips close to 700', IIRC.
Trevor and Slingshot Disc Golf collaboration? Coach T breaks down Paul’s form so well! And has a whole program dedicated to reteaching the body to work as a slingshot
Wish I could throw 300
Two things, dial in your x step and throwing flat with a neutral disc or go with a little under stable. Those two things will get you over 300, then just keep working on mechanics. Wrist curl, angle control, etc
Today I saw a dude throw 500 feet 40 feet up at my local course, needless to say I felt like I was very tiny
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If disc golf was like regular golf would James Conrad be the Happy Gilmore of disc golf?
Maybe David Wiggins lol
When are we getting the hat collection video
I'm so bad at wasting power
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for soem reason tips never hekop me
Good luck with the birth!!
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Why didnt you just tell them the insider secret??? Get a supra put in bag. Magic words boom distance added to all your other discs.
As terribly as the majority of the players treat almost every single disc golfer & the disrespect to our sport…. So Please, not only you Trevor but any true lover of this beautifully amazing sport / hobby ; henceforth, i beg of you to Only refer to it as Ball Golf or Bolf (is just as acceptable as Frolf.) I don’t really feel like any one sport gets to own the singular name anymore. Especially with the football/soccer/field golf trend getting some more momentum.
Huh
Now let me be clear
You're not having a baby trev, your wife is 😂. Congrats on becoming a parent again
How far do you throw on average?
Based on previous videos, he is probably around the 420-430 range I'd say.
That's on his best days with a hole that allows his full Annie flex throw. I'm a flat distance thrower because I play a lot of woods golf that you can't be throwing something that has that much lateral action for distance.
Oh nvm you answered it thank you.