450+ is just wild to me. I’ve hit 400 twice and I’m usually 350-375 if going max distance. I found this video really helpful! I hope to get consistently get 400+ soon 💪
Sure, but ultimately, the mechanics to throw 300ft and 500ft are the same. Eagle McMahon throwing 700 feet isn’t really doing anything different from when he throws 300 feet. It’s just a matter of getting down the proper mechanics, putting them all together, and consistently practicing. If you give up simply because your warmups aren’t the same as his, then you’re never going to be able to throw 500 feet, because you have to throw 200ft before you can throw 500ft.
I was trying to hit 475' for the longest time. The single biggest advancement I made was when I decided to throw off a cliff with a ripping tailwind. 250' gained instantly lol problem solved! 😁
dude i cant tell you how helpful it is to have you around statistically attacking real time problems and splitting them in days instead of all at once, my adhd brain cant handle when its all crammed into 5 minute videos and not slowed down so i can see what's being changed. Thank you for being so unique in your approach.
I’m super glad you get to play disc golf for a living. I hope you thrive. You’re bringing good stuff. I can only play 30 to 36 holes a day. I have to have something to watch that makes me love the sport as much as I did earlier today when I saved a par, saved a bogie, birdie, birdie, birdie, birdie, then pars a couple boges, and a double boge on each 18 kept it fun, but nothing to brag about.
Not only is the content of your videos so good and well researched, you are also just a really good filmmaker. Editing, colours, choice of music, camera angles and so on... it all fits together so well
I have actually waited to watch this video until now, I told myself I would watch it when I was getting close to 500, and here I am with my longest throw being 484, averaging around 430. Home stretch, thanks for showing the way!
I played this course when I went out to Denver. As a player from Charlotte that plays mostly short technical courses this place was definitely a wildly different experience with just large open holes that you gotta throw bombs on if you want a shot at ever throwing under par. My average drive is only about 225 so I did not have a great time. It did really show me I need to develop my distance throws more.
Your videos about learning is something I've unseen before. I found this extremely helpful, since I'm the one who has been stuck within 450-475 ft distance for years. I also know my flaws, but breaking fully my form to get more consistent distance and accuracy is something I've been reluctant to do because of the time it takes. These inspires me to maybe even do a schedule like you have in these videos. I find your every throwing related videos EXTREMELY helpful for EVERYONE. I've never seen progress videos before and your time and effort for these are remarkable. I'm so thankful for it on behalf everyone who is focusing more on improving their game. Okay now to throwing: Every pro has some kind of flaws with their technique, why is that? It's because the best knowledge wasn't there when they've started. They have evolved their own technique to the point where there's no effect on rounding (MANY far throwing pros have this when they're going for controlled max distance). This is what I've been asking alot myself and like to you do as well. I've thrown over 10 years, so is there really an issue with rounding in terms of accuracy and distance? Have I implemented my technique to the point where it doesn't matter, like most of the pros? To the second question if the answer is: Yes -> Don't change it too much, focus on committing the shot and disc selection. Capture alot of shots, know when you throw a great shot, see what you do right and compare it to most of the "bad" shots. Try to get that feeling as much as you can when keeping on training. At this point it's more about your individual physics and movement of the muscles, technique varies to others because of that. Might be more to it also. Okay then if: No -> Change more, take best parts of knowledge available and do the same, implement to your game and body. So take more progress related approach like these videos. Reason for your dipping which makes wobbling: Your elbow is moving different line compared to reachback and pullthrough (when disc starts movement forward and continues until release). Would love to see where you fix this and what it does, since it's pretty easy fix for a short term, but hard to remember on the course though. Other video suggestion I've a huge urge to see from youtuber: Hitting gaps better! This would include footwork and footwork lines on the teepad (notify viewers in what direction your disc wants to go on standard footwork without selecting different footwork line. By footwork line I mean for example starting from right corner, moving towards left corner in teepad etc), stand stills and body positions, release angles and some disc selections Keep up the great work! Absolutely one of my favourite channels, and can't even imagine to typing this kind of text to any other channel
This is incredibly kind Tuomas! And I appreciate the time and care you put into this comment! Definitely taking some notes from what you said.. Cheers! 🔥
@Tuomas, i would say with those distances what you said and consider your Metrix rating you should focus more putting or up shots because i'm around 400 ft with my drives and i had almost same Metrix rating (before winter weeklies) and there are many holes that i can't reach close enough because 400ft ish drives.
@@mr.wizeguy8995 Yup, been working with putting and forehand (never thrown any before last winter and finally for the first time changed something from push putt) this past winter. Focusing on more commitment and less changing things since on practice rounds I've just mixed up my game. I can already see results, and after many years I've found interest to focus more about improving my game. Last 4-5 years I've been just throwing :D but now I feel refreshed when I've found out all the missing information
@@tuomasrytilahti247 Missing forehand is also disadvantage. Even you can throw anhyzer or overturning shots. Many times forehand is just better especially if you are of the lane under tree working forehand makes huge difference. I have had both from start (weaker fore though) and recently thrown a lots over hand throws which also improved my game.
@@mr.wizeguy8995 I can definitely agree with that. I can see improvements with my approach game finally after reaching decent 200ft forehand. In past 8 years I've been using just my lat64 river for turnovers and anhyzer mids. Now I've made myself thrown alot of forehands and I can see difference. It's very refreshing!
Some of the things that helped me throw further is fixing my plant foot, if you look at videos of eagle and paul mcbeth you can see their plant foot is extended pretty far out then when they are starting their drive their left knee drops and their plant foot stays perpendicular to where they are throwing until the disc leaves their hand, which is HARD, but I think thats really all you need to work on. Hips are everything, the left knee dropping when starting the drive is probably one of the most important things about throwing far.
For me personally, the change to 400+ drives was definitely about plant foot and reach-back. Simon Lizotte talks about it quite a bit. When I was able to master a wide rail, far reach back and placing my plant foot much further in front of me, it was a game changer.
I honestly think my biggest problem (that also leads to me throwing nose up a lot) is I dont follow through. Because of a major reconstructive surgery on my lower right leg (eventho it was a while ago), I subconsciously wont allow myself to pivot on my right foot when I swing. Im too afraid of slipping off the front of the box/pad or trying to pivot and having my body move but my foot stay still. I also gotta remember that im kinda ancient when it comes to disc golf at 35 lol.
So here's my take on stuff to consider! 1. You aren't incorporating momentum too well, you sort of stop your run-up when you go into the plant (probably in part due to 3.) 2. You're trying to work the legs and the arm at the same time. If you look at pros there's a more pronounced delay between the lower body turn and the arm swing. This is actually a really complex one since it's the underlying technique that creates the correct sequence 3. You're pretty far on top of your bracing leg instead of behind it
He turns whole body too much away from target like going backwards when taking steps when It's should be more sideways and only upper body turns when "reach back" . If you look that back leg heel is pointing for target when it should be pointing more side.
I’m probably at 350-375 or so. I may have had a little more distance but I’ve tried to smooth my throw out some and I’m no longer just throwing hyzer flips. So I’ve lost some distance but the shots are more reliable now. Someday I’ll put it altogether 😂
I was at the same stage recently then i started to learn bracing better, a easy thing that helped was to push my body forward with my left leg after the 2nd step in xstep right before planting otherwise u loose the momentum u build from a runup. when fixed this i went from 375 avarage/400 max to like 435 max, also the off axis torque fixed by not rolling the wrist after release.
What I saw was your weight falling forward through your shot, watch McBeast slow mo and see how he keeps his weight really balanced and centered throughout his throw. Great vids man keep up the good work
Something I noticed in a lot of top level pros is that they really push into that front leg and try to really straighten it out as they push though. Watch a max distance shot by Simon and you'll see that there is a bit of bend in his front leg as he plants it and then it looks like he is really working to get it close to straight. It's not quite locked most of the time but definitely not extremely bent either.
That's exactly what I was going to say. That brace at the last second is what transfers the energy, so just fixing your follow through to where it goes around your pivot instead of through your pivot will bump distance. Just think about like you're planting your foot on the edge of a cliff, and you really don't want to fall off lol.
It's always easier to point out flaws in others so thanks for putting yourself out there. Something I've learned is i need to slow down and focus on my feet first. As Scott stokely said, the whip starts with your feet. So I really focus on my feet first and then everything else follows through. It feels better and has put me from 320 to 435+ averages. Worth a shot
How exactly does one focus on their feet. I'm sure it is one of my many problems, but I have no concept of how to see the problem and make what changes need to be made. (Btw I struggle to even break 250 with anything)
@@jonathananderson9280 one of the most helpful things is to film yourself. Then start to look at form and make small adjustments like Jesse talks about. It can get overwhelming very quickly so just focus on one thing. I would also recommend using a putter instead of a driver. Putters show us our form better and force us to throw cleaner. As for the feet. I would say watch Scott stokelys video "what is snap?.." He breaks down timing issues really well. I hope that helps! Also dont forgrt that disc golf is all about having fun. So don't stress, you'll get it.
I’ve measured >500’ at Fehringers hole 14 a few times last summer but haven’t been able to break 450’ since! My bombers that I used to flip up are now flying noticeably stable. It’s so frustrating! Thanks for these awesome tips hopefully I can get back to form with them! 🤙
I really wonder how much altitude and dry air makes a difference, when I lived in Arizona I could throw about 50-75 feet further. Now in Illinois especially when it's humid it's like my disc is flying through soup
@@shiftonephoto I do not, I may have met him in passing. If you want to chat, and maybe plan a round add me on Instagram KTdisc_golf, I literally made it yesterday
Nice video. I too often try to put everything toghether and not train one specific thing at a time. I just came back from training focusing on my legs and saw distance improvement and less pain in the arm :), thanks.
Dude, I put all my effort in just to throw around 350-400 ft and you're over here throwing 470+. That's amazing, 450 is my ultimate goal. Last year I tried so hard just to hit 300 and now I'm already throwing past that, hopefully I can continue making progress. You just got a new sub 👍
I've just starting getting my shots to the 380-390 mark. I'd love to hit 400 one day, and I hope it's soon! Also just bought one of your flight towels, can't wait for it to come in! Finally, a good use for a Groove ;)
I’m in the sameish boat, I threw 380 once, then was trying to fix my form to get that consistently, and now I’m consistently getting 340s on average shots and maxing around 370
Its all about that bracing to hit over 400. Attacking the shot, stop your body from going forward by slamming the heel down and rotate your dingle/slingshot arm around you.
I’m going to use a measuring wheel and UDisc. I average 300’ under control, if my release is on line. I throw my drivers exactly the way they ought to go. Some discs come out of your hand at a weird angle. Makes us think we threw it bad. It’s really all about the disc. You have to know that disc, and then it seems like it knows you. I talk to all my discs, and they respond. Weird. I know.
Bro. This video made me want to go do field work at 11:23 pm. I’ll go tomorrow, but I need to throw in a field. I’ve felt this coming on for a while, but I’m okay with trees, but I’d like a little slice of life with only a few trees far far away!
Your form is great, I’d watch a few videos about reach back. You don’t want to reach directly behind you as it seems you’re doing, but more out to the side. That way you don’t have to throw around your body, but through it.
Real problem is that he is turning whole body when reaching back not just upper body like it should be. It eliminates hips rotating totally when whole body is turning not just upper body.
Great video as always! Love your editing style aswell. I totally agree that sticking to one thing for week to even a month is only way to fix those problems and to find those problems you need slow mo film yourself. From 350 to 400 i got by planting further to left cause i was going too straight so i didnt use my hips. Now my footwork is dialed but I noticed I tend to dip the disc while doing so called reachback and do this stupid swing which makes me to slow down. Keeping disc on same line back to front gave me 40 feet more so im currently sitting at 440. Im still focusing on that but after that i try to approach the front of the tee little bit lean back since it helps to stay balanced and not fall over and lose the power from the feet. Maybe after those I start speeding up. 450 feet is my goal for this year and maybe 500 next.
Day four are you throwing in altra trail shoes? Unless you have super wide feet where they fit snug I would look at trying a pair of shoes that fit tighter and more like as extension of your foot. If you look at Olympic shot put and discus/ hammer throw shoes they’re glued to the feet to make sure there’s as little loss of energy from the ground and through the foot. Ik it sounds minor and silly but with that being where the kinetic chain starts I would try wearing something where you can crank down on the laces to where your foot has zero room to slide around inside or shift around because the upper isn’t that firm/rigid
I have the exact same off axis torque problem and I can't figure out for the life of me how to fix it.😅 Any extra tips or drills you did to help iron it out?
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf awesome. I might be out there around New Years this year! Living in Florida is was interesting to play in a small amount of snow last time.
If I had a tip for the leg portion it would be look at professional javelin throwers. They use their plant leg to take all the power from the lower body and transfer it to their upper body to gain distance. I used to throw javelin and got decent at it but the thing that helped a lot was learning to plant the right way. Obviously javelin throwers plant their foot pointing forward and doing that in disc golf would not be good but we can take a note from that sport and transfer it. I noticed once I started planting better in my run up for disc golf. I wasn't using my arm as much to get the same distance I had before. So once I had the lower body figured out and was comfortable a full power throw for me went from 300 ft and hurting my arm after 20 throws to 350-75 very easily and comfortably.
I am fairly new and I don't throw nearly as far as you, but for me the key to improving my distance has been partly about applying lots of Thumb Pressure at the right moment.
Yo I got the same problem I’m focused on the reach back and other techniques while throwing which blinds my body from the correct timing of the throw almost like I’m trying to throw it with no confidence and my weight shifting forward to soon
Just some small issues with timing and reachback, also you are always flat footed on plant foot, it should be from toe to heel. You could also look into the wide rail throw if you are really into changing your form, as you are a more compact bodytype. Anyways, great video!
Jesse congratulations with your achievement!! Excellent final throw with that 360 approach. I am hooked with disc golf and just started with the sport less than a month ago. What are your recommendations for beginners for maximum success and minimal bad habitats?
Its moments like giggling at "and there's one specific hole I'm pretty excited about..." That makes me realize I'm never growing up. Its too late for me 😂
I'm wondering if the way you lock out your lead (right) leg on your brace is intentional? Wondering if even just a slight amount of bend there after your transfer of power from left leg push off into right leg brace might be helpful. You throw further than me and your release is fantastic I was just a little curious about that one part of your swing. May also help in injury prevention but I know too little about that to really say
Great video, love the daily focus! One thing you might try is to plant your right foot perpendicular to the target rather than pivoting on that foot as you throw. It creates torque that transfers up to your hand. Can't hurt to give it a try. Good luck. Keep up the great videos!
interesting video, thanks. my best in 3 months of fairly constant play is 298. my goal is 400 ft within the month. I already thought it was doable, but now I'm positive. time to go practice in the freezing rain.
I'm chasing down that 500ft as well! I though I had a pretty good understanding to the form, but this video opened me up to some new things that I've never heard about before. Getting really close to beating it!
I’m at about 350-370 stand still back hand. Been playing a year and a half and have yet to start using a run up. Maybe try a few stand still throws to really look at form?
Awesome video! Given you're already better than the vast majority of us it would be cool to summarize the key things you've learned to date. Like...lessons for Jesse 3 years ago lol
Great video ...I throw about 350ish maxed out i lost a lot of distance over the years I was 450+ I have been working my short game lately I play mostly wooded courses and don’t need distances often
I'm by no means an expert but this is my take on your form. Looks like you're not engaging your hips as much as you could. You can see this because your back leg is kind of "left behind your throw" rather than tucking behind you right knee. This means that you're not getting the maximum rotation, but you are more "pulling the disc in front of you" which a lot of people do. Watch how active the back knee is for the longest throwers out there (Eagle for instance is great at this). You can also increase rotational efficiency by having a more active non-throwing arm. It is also "left behind the throw" and it is of course related to the knee. I like to comparing a normal door against a revolving door, the latter being the more correct way of thinking. Just focusing on the knee or the arm can sometimes work to trick you into getting a better form. But I may be completely wrong...
I heard some pro once say that you should start pulling the disc at the very moment your plant foot hits the ground. That has helped me get some extra distance, and you should also try it - you seem to start the pull quite late.
This video was really entertaining and helpful to watch! Im really stoked to try and do a one week at the time improvment on different areas. If you got the time a really helpful video would be short on what these kind of areas would be and how to help improve them. Once again, great video! 😍
Love your content bud. Such a great presentation style, I feel part of your journey :D I'm curious because I didn't hear you mention it, but what's your thoughts about modifying the flight shape/path, and just chucking some more elevation and turn over for a full flex line?
Thanks man! My goal was to get 500 ft relatively flat (with a gentle S-curve). Personally, I know I can get the distance with a huge flex shot, but that's not necessarily what I'm going to find on most courses.
My drives suck but if I throw a high anny flex it looks like I kind of know what I’m doing. I tell all of my noob friends to try an anhyzer line and they just keep hyzerin it up. I feel like exploiting the flex is like wing chun. Having power and then exploiting the flex (or flip-up, (whatever gets the flight looking like it’s going to turn too much and then barely fade)) is like being Bruce Lee schooled in wing chun
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf wow. Kudos to you! That puts things a little more into the right perspective for me. Im still a relative newbie and I'm thinking I might rely on the flex line a little too much (spending more time in the practice field than the course lately). I can pump 500 feet with a little wind assistance and full flex, but ill work on hitting that (even just 450) on a flat/hyzer instead. Keep up the great work TP, much love from down under 🦘
Nice work man. Furthest I've ever gotten was 360'. This year my goal is at least break 400' once but to try to do it consistently. Throwing 400' would open up so many birdie possibilities on my local courses.
I want a flight towel!! Everytime I try to get one of yours they're sold out. 😂🤣 I'll have to take another look 🤔 Well it says on the site they restock tonight. Fingers crossed I can get it🤞
Apologies John! We're working on another restock, but it will be a few weeks. (Best suggestion: follow me on Instagram/Facebook and I'll post before it goes live!)
Overthrow disc golf has a video about the brace that will help you generate power through your legs. Basically its not about pushing off your back leg because you cant do that if its not in the right position to provide rotational force. So what you do is get your feet in the right position and practice snapping your hips through. If you get this down you will then be able to practice charging off that back foot to add additional rotation speed and boom 500'.
Try not to finish too far in front of the tee pad. You want all the energy to go into the disc which will result in you stopping your momentum and the disc flying forward. You may finish with one foot in front of the tee pad but you shouldn’t be falling or jumping forward. Also, when you look at the film when your throwing arm (right arm) comes all around to your backside make sure it goes past your left leg that is still lagging behind your body. That last part is what makes Double G such a good distance thrower, back leg stays behind until the throwing arm finishes all the way behind you.
what would you say is your biggest tip to getting rid off OAT. i never realized how much OAT i have until i watched this. my max every thrown is 460ft and i’m really trying to find out if it’s my strength holding me back from the 500ft range or something wrong with my form/ throw. i’m only 17 and i’m 6ft 120 so i’m super skinny i really don’t have very much strength at all. hopefully i can get to that 500 range!! your videos are awesome man
Awesome video as usual, Jesse! Love your content!! Regarding distance - I’m super stoked - tomorrow is my full day seminar with Scott Stokely. Can’t wait to get some truly pro instruction. I also have a Flightowel - I like it for warmup okay, but as a towel, it’s awful IMO. Not nearly absorbent enough - just spreads the moisture around on my discs.
Thank you! Excited to hear how the training goes!! (Super interesting because I absolutely love their towels as towels.. Maybe the material changed at some point, but the ones currently are perfect!)
Just found this video that is sort of a new concept for me; I haven't seen any other videos similar than this 2 part series so I'm excited to try it out. You might find this 2nd video helpful in terms of release point and foot plant. ruclips.net/video/_hF0GwwNgsg/видео.html
How do you keep the nose of the disc down so well on release. I feel like my wrist has a hard time staying flexed down to keep the nose down (or flat), so I release it nose up slightly and lose distance.
Honestly I'm not totally sure. It might have to do with hand placement or weight displacement.. but I haven't had that problem in recent years, so I don't know. (Maybe some people who are smarter than me could help advise here!)
Slower the better, as a bigger guy as far as weight I've noticed my weight transfer is a little slower. Still working on my timing but I start from the footwork up, from mid section to shoulders is where if I slightly delay and let my gut do the work lol. Just like swinging a hammer, accelerate at the last second gives best accuracy... for me at least... I just play to my strengths and stay within my game.
That's awesome Chris! I honestly haven't thought too much about what my specific "body type strengths" are, so I will have to give that a think. Appreciate the feedback!
You throw 100 feet farther than me but I'm over 50 so... Two things I noticed about your form that Danny has videos on (I think). First, your x-step is almost correct. The upper body should not rotate into the reach-back until the back foot is planted. Until then you should just be walking sideways. You're rotating too early. Second, I think you need to brace harder. Drive everything into the front foot and rotate on your heal (as you do). See slow-mos of Garret Gurthie. He generates so much snap and disc speed and a lot of that, I think, is because of his brace and keeping his body weight behind the front foot. Good luck.
Jesse, curious to know how elevation changes your distance. From your experience, what is your average/longest at lower elevation? Thanks for the video! I'm using this as my template for next week!
Absolutely! Based strictly on experience: it's not terribly different. Personally, I grew up throwing in CA and I didn't notice an increase moving to CO! (That said: seems like the general consensus is that thinner air means further throw.)
I'm just here for support, my backhand goes about 250 right now, but I never throw it, haha. I'm forehand dependent (I rarely dominate), and that goes maybe 325.
I wish I could throw that far! I have had 5 knee surgeries on the right knee with the last one being a total knee replacement im not even 30 yet haha. I am determined to get to at least 400 feet, we will see, my max now is 275ish.. Thank you for all the tips!
Thank you for your kind words! I promise when I get 400ft I will let you know! Also, I love how much passion you have for the environment and creating discs out of the trash we generate !
Thanks for your content! If you are still trying to add distance, check out the videos on Sling Shot Disc Golf's channel. Seems like good info. Can't wait to get my new Inner Core!
I can throw 500 downhill! Haha for real though I throw about 350 and I just learned to add some anhyzer on my forehand and I can push it to 350 now. I’m unsure what the best distance lines are though.... like I can throw my anny forehand far but it kinda dumps. My backhand is a turn with a tiny hyzer to turn.
Honestly it's the same for me: my max distance BH discs are much different than my max distance FH. I'd love to hear what people think the best distance lines are!
450+ is just wild to me. I’ve hit 400 twice and I’m usually 350-375 if going max distance. I found this video really helpful! I hope to get consistently get 400+ soon 💪
Thanks Mark! Super stoked to hear it was still relatable. Please follow up and let me know how it goes! 🔥
Hey I’m in the same boat as you
Lets do it!
Same dude. I gotta try so hard to hit 375+ and thats with all effort 😂
You got it man! Stick with it!
Ya I’m in the same boat
How to throw 500 FEET in JUST 1 WEEK!
Step 1 Throw 475 in warmups...
THIS.
This x9000. I stopped vid and laughed when I heard that.
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Sure, but ultimately, the mechanics to throw 300ft and 500ft are the same. Eagle McMahon throwing 700 feet isn’t really doing anything different from when he throws 300 feet. It’s just a matter of getting down the proper mechanics, putting them all together, and consistently practicing. If you give up simply because your warmups aren’t the same as his, then you’re never going to be able to throw 500 feet, because you have to throw 200ft before you can throw 500ft.
Great video as always! /Jonathan
Too kind as always 🤘🏼
Hi Jonny
I was trying to hit 475' for the longest time. The single biggest advancement I made was when I decided to throw off a cliff with a ripping tailwind. 250' gained instantly lol problem solved! 😁
Shit. I shoulda tried that!
I hear you can add 200+ feet EASY just by going with an esp Nuke.
They only go 425 ft. No longer, no shorter.
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Nukes Baby!
Nukes are my go too 🤤🤤🤤
dude i cant tell you how helpful it is to have you around statistically attacking real time problems and splitting them in days instead of all at once, my adhd brain cant handle when its all crammed into 5 minute videos and not slowed down so i can see what's being changed. Thank you for being so unique in your approach.
I’m stoked when I hit 300.…my best flat ground throw was 350. And best downhill was 486.
Just wish I could do 300-350 consistently
I’m super glad you get to play disc golf for a living. I hope you thrive. You’re bringing good stuff. I can only play 30 to 36 holes a day. I have to have something to watch that makes me love the sport as much as I did earlier today when I saved a par, saved a bogie, birdie, birdie, birdie, birdie, then pars a couple boges, and a double boge on each 18 kept it fun, but nothing to brag about.
Not only is the content of your videos so good and well researched, you are also just a really good filmmaker. Editing, colours, choice of music, camera angles and so on... it all fits together so well
Jesse! I got a chunk of your groove on a flightowel! Just had to have the meme disc.
Anyway, love your content. Keep killing it.
Haha gotta love it! Stoked you snagged one!
I have actually waited to watch this video until now, I told myself I would watch it when I was getting close to 500, and here I am with my longest throw being 484, averaging around 430. Home stretch, thanks for showing the way!
I played this course when I went out to Denver. As a player from Charlotte that plays mostly short technical courses this place was definitely a wildly different experience with just large open holes that you gotta throw bombs on if you want a shot at ever throwing under par. My average drive is only about 225 so I did not have a great time. It did really show me I need to develop my distance throws more.
Your videos about learning is something I've unseen before. I found this extremely helpful, since I'm the one who has been stuck within 450-475 ft distance for years. I also know my flaws, but breaking fully my form to get more consistent distance and accuracy is something I've been reluctant to do because of the time it takes. These inspires me to maybe even do a schedule like you have in these videos. I find your every throwing related videos EXTREMELY helpful for EVERYONE. I've never seen progress videos before and your time and effort for these are remarkable. I'm so thankful for it on behalf everyone who is focusing more on improving their game.
Okay now to throwing: Every pro has some kind of flaws with their technique, why is that? It's because the best knowledge wasn't there when they've started. They have evolved their own technique to the point where there's no effect on rounding (MANY far throwing pros have this when they're going for controlled max distance). This is what I've been asking alot myself and like to you do as well. I've thrown over 10 years, so is there really an issue with rounding in terms of accuracy and distance? Have I implemented my technique to the point where it doesn't matter, like most of the pros?
To the second question if the answer is: Yes -> Don't change it too much, focus on committing the shot and disc selection. Capture alot of shots, know when you throw a great shot, see what you do right and compare it to most of the "bad" shots. Try to get that feeling as much as you can when keeping on training. At this point it's more about your individual physics and movement of the muscles, technique varies to others because of that. Might be more to it also.
Okay then if: No -> Change more, take best parts of knowledge available and do the same, implement to your game and body. So take more progress related approach like these videos.
Reason for your dipping which makes wobbling: Your elbow is moving different line compared to reachback and pullthrough (when disc starts movement forward and continues until release). Would love to see where you fix this and what it does, since it's pretty easy fix for a short term, but hard to remember on the course though.
Other video suggestion I've a huge urge to see from youtuber: Hitting gaps better! This would include footwork and footwork lines on the teepad (notify viewers in what direction your disc wants to go on standard footwork without selecting different footwork line. By footwork line I mean for example starting from right corner, moving towards left corner in teepad etc), stand stills and body positions, release angles and some disc selections
Keep up the great work! Absolutely one of my favourite channels, and can't even imagine to typing this kind of text to any other channel
This is incredibly kind Tuomas! And I appreciate the time and care you put into this comment! Definitely taking some notes from what you said.. Cheers! 🔥
@Tuomas, i would say with those distances what you said and consider your Metrix rating you should focus more putting or up shots because i'm around 400 ft with my drives and i had almost same Metrix rating (before winter weeklies) and there are many holes that i can't reach close enough because 400ft ish drives.
@@mr.wizeguy8995 Yup, been working with putting and forehand (never thrown any before last winter and finally for the first time changed something from push putt) this past winter. Focusing on more commitment and less changing things since on practice rounds I've just mixed up my game. I can already see results, and after many years I've found interest to focus more about improving my game. Last 4-5 years I've been just throwing :D but now I feel refreshed when I've found out all the missing information
@@tuomasrytilahti247 Missing forehand is also disadvantage. Even you can throw anhyzer or overturning shots. Many times forehand is just better especially if you are of the lane under tree working forehand makes huge difference. I have had both from start (weaker fore though) and recently thrown a lots over hand throws which also improved my game.
@@mr.wizeguy8995 I can definitely agree with that. I can see improvements with my approach game finally after reaching decent 200ft forehand. In past 8 years I've been using just my lat64 river for turnovers and anhyzer mids. Now I've made myself thrown alot of forehands and I can see difference. It's very refreshing!
Really like your breakdown snd weekly plan. Its a great idea.
Some of the things that helped me throw further is fixing my plant foot, if you look at videos of eagle and paul mcbeth you can see their plant foot is extended pretty far out then when they are starting their drive their left knee drops and their plant foot stays perpendicular to where they are throwing until the disc leaves their hand, which is HARD, but I think thats really all you need to work on. Hips are everything, the left knee dropping when starting the drive is probably one of the most important things about throwing far.
For me personally, the change to 400+ drives was definitely about plant foot and reach-back. Simon Lizotte talks about it quite a bit. When I was able to master a wide rail, far reach back and placing my plant foot much further in front of me, it was a game changer.
I honestly think my biggest problem (that also leads to me throwing nose up a lot) is I dont follow through. Because of a major reconstructive surgery on my lower right leg (eventho it was a while ago), I subconsciously wont allow myself to pivot on my right foot when I swing. Im too afraid of slipping off the front of the box/pad or trying to pivot and having my body move but my foot stay still. I also gotta remember that im kinda ancient when it comes to disc golf at 35 lol.
I throw about 200 feet these days. I'm jealous.
Not trying to make anyone jealous.. Hopefully it can help you go from 200 to 230 or 250!!
Been playing for 20 years still only throw 280. Not sure I can fix 20 years of bad form.
@@PevYT I'm in the exact same boat
So here's my take on stuff to consider!
1. You aren't incorporating momentum too well, you sort of stop your run-up when you go into the plant (probably in part due to 3.)
2. You're trying to work the legs and the arm at the same time. If you look at pros there's a more pronounced delay between the lower body turn and the arm swing. This is actually a really complex one since it's the underlying technique that creates the correct sequence
3. You're pretty far on top of your bracing leg instead of behind it
He turns whole body too much away from target like going backwards when taking steps when It's should be more sideways and only upper body turns when "reach back" .
If you look that back leg heel is pointing for target when it should be pointing more side.
Way to do some of those @discgolfstrong warm-ups!!! Awesome video as always!
I’m probably at 350-375 or so. I may have had a little more distance but I’ve tried to smooth my throw out some and I’m no longer just throwing hyzer flips. So I’ve lost some distance but the shots are more reliable now. Someday I’ll put it altogether 😂
I was at the same stage recently then i started to learn bracing better, a easy thing that helped was to push my body forward with my left leg after the 2nd step in xstep right before planting otherwise u loose the momentum u build from a runup. when fixed this i went from 375 avarage/400 max to like 435 max, also the off axis torque fixed by not rolling the wrist after release.
What I saw was your weight falling forward through your shot, watch McBeast slow mo and see how he keeps his weight really balanced and centered throughout his throw. Great vids man keep up the good work
Thanks Chris! I'll try that next time I'm in the field!
Something I noticed in a lot of top level pros is that they really push into that front leg and try to really straighten it out as they push though. Watch a max distance shot by Simon and you'll see that there is a bit of bend in his front leg as he plants it and then it looks like he is really working to get it close to straight. It's not quite locked most of the time but definitely not extremely bent either.
Great tip! Thanks Jordan. I will definitely look into that!
The brace is what transfers the energy to the disc.
That's exactly what I was going to say. That brace at the last second is what transfers the energy, so just fixing your follow through to where it goes around your pivot instead of through your pivot will bump distance. Just think about like you're planting your foot on the edge of a cliff, and you really don't want to fall off lol.
It's always easier to point out flaws in others so thanks for putting yourself out there. Something I've learned is i need to slow down and focus on my feet first. As Scott stokely said, the whip starts with your feet. So I really focus on my feet first and then everything else follows through. It feels better and has put me from 320 to 435+ averages. Worth a shot
Thanks Sean! I'll definitely give that a go!
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf you're still throwing farther than I am so maybe I should be taking note on your form haha
Always something to learn man!
How exactly does one focus on their feet. I'm sure it is one of my many problems, but I have no concept of how to see the problem and make what changes need to be made. (Btw I struggle to even break 250 with anything)
@@jonathananderson9280 one of the most helpful things is to film yourself. Then start to look at form and make small adjustments like Jesse talks about. It can get overwhelming very quickly so just focus on one thing. I would also recommend using a putter instead of a driver. Putters show us our form better and force us to throw cleaner. As for the feet. I would say watch Scott stokelys video "what is snap?.." He breaks down timing issues really well. I hope that helps! Also dont forgrt that disc golf is all about having fun. So don't stress, you'll get it.
I’ve measured >500’ at Fehringers hole 14 a few times last summer but haven’t been able to break 450’ since! My bombers that I used to flip up are now flying noticeably stable. It’s so frustrating! Thanks for these awesome tips hopefully I can get back to form with them! 🤙
Westfork and westcreek are some of my favorite open courses in the area
I really wonder how much altitude and dry air makes a difference, when I lived in Arizona I could throw about 50-75 feet further. Now in Illinois especially when it's humid it's like my disc is flying through soup
If your in Illinois and wanna play a round lmk, depending where you are it may be doable if your not far from dellwood
@@kaseyturner1283 oh yeah definitely, I live 15 minutes from dellwood 🔥 You probably know Troy then lol.
@@shiftonephoto I do not, I may have met him in passing. If you want to chat, and maybe plan a round add me on Instagram KTdisc_golf, I literally made it yesterday
I think I throw like 300 lol. I don't really care much at the moment. I just like to get outside sometime.
Same bro 300 is good enough to just go out and enjoy the game 😁
I'm part of the 300 club, with an occasional 350.
I feel the same way until im playing a 1200ft hole or a 500ft par 3 then my 300-350 arm is not so happy lol.
Dang my dude. I think if I get a reallly good throw I can hit 300, but that's 1/100 throws probably.
Nice video. I too often try to put everything toghether and not train one specific thing at a time. I just came back from training focusing on my legs and saw distance improvement and less pain in the arm :), thanks.
Dude, I put all my effort in just to throw around 350-400 ft and you're over here throwing 470+. That's amazing, 450 is my ultimate goal. Last year I tried so hard just to hit 300 and now I'm already throwing past that, hopefully I can continue making progress. You just got a new sub 👍
Damn.. incredible progress! Excited to hear back when you hit 450 🤘
I've just starting getting my shots to the 380-390 mark. I'd love to hit 400 one day, and I hope it's soon!
Also just bought one of your flight towels, can't wait for it to come in! Finally, a good use for a Groove ;)
Yewwww! Keep crushing it! 👏 and thanks for the support.
I’m in the sameish boat, I threw 380 once, then was trying to fix my form to get that consistently, and now I’m consistently getting 340s on average shots and maxing around 370
Its all about that bracing to hit over 400. Attacking the shot, stop your body from going forward by slamming the heel down and rotate your dingle/slingshot arm around you.
I’m going to use a measuring wheel and UDisc. I average 300’ under control, if my release is on line. I throw my drivers exactly the way they ought to go. Some discs come out of your hand at a weird angle. Makes us think we threw it bad. It’s really all about the disc. You have to know that disc, and then it seems like it knows you. I talk to all my discs, and they respond. Weird. I know.
Really cool video! First time watching you and I will be looking out for more tips :)
Threw 500 for the first time two weeks ago after a decade. Excited to see if you can match
Bro. This video made me want to go do field work at 11:23 pm. I’ll go tomorrow, but I need to throw in a field. I’ve felt this coming on for a while, but I’m okay with trees, but I’d like a little slice of life with only a few trees far far away!
Your form is great, I’d watch a few videos about reach back. You don’t want to reach directly behind you as it seems you’re doing, but more out to the side. That way you don’t have to throw around your body, but through it.
Thanks Isaac! That's something I've been working on recently. Maybe another video lol
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf Cool! I'd love to see another video on form.
@@becauseisaac I never noticed I did this until I filmed myself. It's a crazy difference throwing more away from your body
Real problem is that he is turning whole body when reaching back not just upper body like it should be. It eliminates hips rotating totally when whole body is turning not just upper body.
Great video as always! Love your editing style aswell. I totally agree that sticking to one thing for week to even a month is only way to fix those problems and to find those problems you need slow mo film yourself. From 350 to 400 i got by planting further to left cause i was going too straight so i didnt use my hips. Now my footwork is dialed but I noticed I tend to dip the disc while doing so called reachback and do this stupid swing which makes me to slow down. Keeping disc on same line back to front gave me 40 feet more so im currently sitting at 440. Im still focusing on that but after that i try to approach the front of the tee little bit lean back since it helps to stay balanced and not fall over and lose the power from the feet. Maybe after those I start speeding up. 450 feet is my goal for this year and maybe 500 next.
Day four are you throwing in altra trail shoes? Unless you have super wide feet where they fit snug I would look at trying a pair of shoes that fit tighter and more like as extension of your foot. If you look at Olympic shot put and discus/ hammer throw shoes they’re glued to the feet to make sure there’s as little loss of energy from the ground and through the foot. Ik it sounds minor and silly but with that being where the kinetic chain starts I would try wearing something where you can crank down on the laces to where your foot has zero room to slide around inside or shift around because the upper isn’t that firm/rigid
Not weird at all! I've actually heard this before and it makes sense. The only problem: I have super wide feet.. lol
I have the exact same off axis torque problem and I can't figure out for the life of me how to fix it.😅 Any extra tips or drills you did to help iron it out?
Was Day 5's course Westcreek? I happened to play there when I was visiting some friends a few years ago.
Yessir!
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf awesome. I might be out there around New Years this year! Living in Florida is was interesting to play in a small amount of snow last time.
If I had a tip for the leg portion it would be look at professional javelin throwers. They use their plant leg to take all the power from the lower body and transfer it to their upper body to gain distance. I used to throw javelin and got decent at it but the thing that helped a lot was learning to plant the right way. Obviously javelin throwers plant their foot pointing forward and doing that in disc golf would not be good but we can take a note from that sport and transfer it. I noticed once I started planting better in my run up for disc golf. I wasn't using my arm as much to get the same distance I had before. So once I had the lower body figured out and was comfortable a full power throw for me went from 300 ft and hurting my arm after 20 throws to 350-75 very easily and comfortably.
Great tip Raymond! I always love the parallels and things we can learn from other sports.
I am fairly new and I don't throw nearly as far as you, but for me the key to improving my distance has been partly about applying lots of Thumb Pressure at the right moment.
damn. I just spent 2 weeks trying to get the nose angle down...I can't imagine fixing all these things in 7 days. Love your videos. Keep it up!
Yo I got the same problem
I’m focused on the reach back and other techniques while throwing which blinds my body from the correct timing of the throw almost like I’m trying to throw it with no confidence and my weight shifting forward to soon
Just some small issues with timing and reachback, also you are always flat footed on plant foot, it should be from toe to heel. You could also look into the wide rail throw if you are really into changing your form, as you are a more compact bodytype. Anyways, great video!
When I travel to Colorado for work I love westcreek and Johnny Robert's
I'm definitely gonna get one of ur flight towels. Love your channel dude. Glad this sport is growing.
Jesse congratulations with your achievement!! Excellent final throw with that 360 approach. I am hooked with disc golf and just started with the sport less than a month ago. What are your recommendations for beginners for maximum success and minimal bad habitats?
Its moments like giggling at "and there's one specific hole I'm pretty excited about..." That makes me realize I'm never growing up. Its too late for me 😂
What would you say helped you the most to correct off ais torque I have the same issue. (Current max distance is 450)
I'm wondering if the way you lock out your lead (right) leg on your brace is intentional? Wondering if even just a slight amount of bend there after your transfer of power from left leg push off into right leg brace might be helpful. You throw further than me and your release is fantastic I was just a little curious about that one part of your swing. May also help in injury prevention but I know too little about that to really say
Trash Panda at the ACC. This is the same place I used to field train.
Great vid. Your pull-through and follow-through look better and smoother. Sweet pup sleeping under your chair :)
Thanks bro! I was wondering if anyone would notice her! She just had to get in the shot 😏
Great video, love the daily focus!
One thing you might try is to plant your right foot perpendicular to the target rather than pivoting on that foot as you throw. It creates torque that transfers up to your hand. Can't hurt to give it a try.
Good luck. Keep up the great videos!
Great video brother. Love watching you and your journey. You always put up quality stuff.
interesting video, thanks. my best in 3 months of fairly constant play is 298. my goal is 400 ft within the month. I already thought it was doable, but now I'm positive. time to go practice in the freezing rain.
I'm chasing down that 500ft as well! I though I had a pretty good understanding to the form, but this video opened me up to some new things that I've never heard about before. Getting really close to beating it!
Stoked it helped Raymond! You got this 💪
I’m at about 350-370 stand still back hand. Been playing a year and a half and have yet to start using a run up. Maybe try a few stand still throws to really look at form?
Awesome video! Given you're already better than the vast majority of us it would be cool to summarize the key things you've learned to date. Like...lessons for Jesse 3 years ago lol
Thanks Jake! Sounds intriguing!
Great video ...I throw about 350ish maxed out i lost a lot of distance over the years I was 450+ I have been working my short game lately I play mostly wooded courses and don’t need distances often
I'm by no means an expert but this is my take on your form. Looks like you're not engaging your hips as much as you could. You can see this because your back leg is kind of "left behind your throw" rather than tucking behind you right knee. This means that you're not getting the maximum rotation, but you are more "pulling the disc in front of you" which a lot of people do. Watch how active the back knee is for the longest throwers out there (Eagle for instance is great at this). You can also increase rotational efficiency by having a more active non-throwing arm. It is also "left behind the throw" and it is of course related to the knee. I like to comparing a normal door against a revolving door, the latter being the more correct way of thinking. Just focusing on the knee or the arm can sometimes work to trick you into getting a better form. But I may be completely wrong...
Super helpful! Thanks for the tip 👌
I got a big tournament coming up, thanks for the tips! 🤙🏾
Absolutely! Best of luck!
yea buddy!
where did you get your fisherman beenie i want a few. Also I love the edits and commitment
I heard some pro once say that you should start pulling the disc at the very moment your plant foot hits the ground. That has helped me get some extra distance, and you should also try it - you seem to start the pull quite late.
Will do!
This video was really entertaining and helpful to watch! Im really stoked to try and do a one week at the time improvment on different areas. If you got the time a really helpful video would be short on what these kind of areas would be and how to help improve them. Once again, great video! 😍
Love your content bud. Such a great presentation style, I feel part of your journey :D I'm curious because I didn't hear you mention it, but what's your thoughts about modifying the flight shape/path, and just chucking some more elevation and turn over for a full flex line?
Thanks man! My goal was to get 500 ft relatively flat (with a gentle S-curve). Personally, I know I can get the distance with a huge flex shot, but that's not necessarily what I'm going to find on most courses.
My drives suck but if I throw a high anny flex it looks like I kind of know what I’m doing.
I tell all of my noob friends to try an anhyzer line and they just keep hyzerin it up.
I feel like exploiting the flex is like wing chun. Having power and then exploiting the flex (or flip-up, (whatever gets the flight looking like it’s going to turn too much and then barely fade)) is like being Bruce Lee schooled in wing chun
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf wow. Kudos to you! That puts things a little more into the right perspective for me. Im still a relative newbie and I'm thinking I might rely on the flex line a little too much (spending more time in the practice field than the course lately). I can pump 500 feet with a little wind assistance and full flex, but ill work on hitting that (even just 450) on a flat/hyzer instead.
Keep up the great work TP, much love from down under 🦘
Nice work man. Furthest I've ever gotten was 360'. This year my goal is at least break 400' once but to try to do it consistently. Throwing 400' would open up so many birdie possibilities on my local courses.
Love the mindset Zach! You got this bro 💪
Can you go over grip?
Yo, TP - all of your flight towels are SOLD OUT! Nice work ;) - I'll be sure to check back later and pick one up, looks like a great tool.
We're working on a restock, but they keep selling out QUICK!
I want a flight towel!! Everytime I try to get one of yours they're sold out. 😂🤣 I'll have to take another look 🤔
Well it says on the site they restock tonight. Fingers crossed I can get it🤞
Apologies John! We're working on another restock, but it will be a few weeks. (Best suggestion: follow me on Instagram/Facebook and I'll post before it goes live!)
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf oh no! I already bought one without your logo! I'm not a super patient man 🤣😂
Please do a video breaking down your form. I’m
Always trying to catch your arm
Movement. I’m a noob and need all the help I can get.
Overthrow disc golf has a video about the brace that will help you generate power through your legs. Basically its not about pushing off your back leg because you cant do that if its not in the right position to provide rotational force. So what you do is get your feet in the right position and practice snapping your hips through. If you get this down you will then be able to practice charging off that back foot to add additional rotation speed and boom 500'.
Big fan of theirs! Unfortunately, since it recently came out, I saw it after I had completed the 7 days..
I'm wondering: doesn't you stepping towards the target after your throw mean that some of the power gets lost for the brace?
Based on other comments, it seems that would be correct. Going to give it a try!
Try not to finish too far in front of the tee pad. You want all the energy to go into the disc which will result in you stopping your momentum and the disc flying forward. You may finish with one foot in front of the tee pad but you shouldn’t be falling or jumping forward. Also, when you look at the film when your throwing arm (right arm) comes all around to your backside make sure it goes past your left leg that is still lagging behind your body. That last part is what makes Double G such a good distance thrower, back leg stays behind until the throwing arm finishes all the way behind you.
Thanks for the feedback Cam!
love the idea of this video. what is the disc weight you are opting for for max distance?
All of these were max weight. I opted to use what I already bag 👌
Love the content Jesse! Keep up the good work!
Are you out of Colorado. I thought I recognized the cause at the end
Yessir!
I can hit golf lines consistently around 320-360. Cap out distance around 380-400. Hope this helps
When are you and robbie c going to post a video of yall playing a round together lol??? I enjoy watching both channels thank you for all the tips
Why does this look exactly like ACC in CO?
what would you say is your biggest tip to getting rid off OAT. i never realized how much OAT i have until i watched this.
my max every thrown is 460ft and i’m really trying to find out if it’s my strength holding me back from the 500ft range or something wrong with my form/ throw. i’m only 17 and i’m 6ft 120 so i’m super skinny i really don’t have very much strength at all. hopefully i can get to that 500 range!! your videos are awesome man
I may make a video bout that in the future!
Awesome video as usual, Jesse! Love your content!! Regarding distance - I’m super stoked - tomorrow is my full day seminar with Scott Stokely. Can’t wait to get some truly pro instruction. I also have a Flightowel - I like it for warmup okay, but as a towel, it’s awful IMO. Not nearly absorbent enough - just spreads the moisture around on my discs.
Thank you! Excited to hear how the training goes!! (Super interesting because I absolutely love their towels as towels.. Maybe the material changed at some point, but the ones currently are perfect!)
Great video! Also what kind of shoes are those ?
Altra! 🔥
I mean, you basically threw 500’... great job man! I need to get me one of those flight towels!
Have you watched any overthrow disc videos? They are pretty legendary. Thanks for the tips!
Yessir - big fan of theirs!
Just found this video that is sort of a new concept for me; I haven't seen any other videos similar than this 2 part series so I'm excited to try it out. You might find this 2nd video helpful in terms of release point and foot plant. ruclips.net/video/_hF0GwwNgsg/видео.html
Dude - your form is getting smooth 👍 keep doing what you do 👍👍
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How do you keep the nose of the disc down so well on release. I feel like my wrist has a hard time staying flexed down to keep the nose down (or flat), so I release it nose up slightly and lose distance.
Honestly I'm not totally sure. It might have to do with hand placement or weight displacement.. but I haven't had that problem in recent years, so I don't know. (Maybe some people who are smarter than me could help advise here!)
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf I guess I'll just have to go watch some more disc golf content to find out ;) (oh noooo)
Slower the better, as a bigger guy as far as weight I've noticed my weight transfer is a little slower. Still working on my timing but I start from the footwork up, from mid section to shoulders is where if I slightly delay and let my gut do the work lol. Just like swinging a hammer, accelerate at the last second gives best accuracy... for me at least... I just play to my strengths and stay within my game.
That's awesome Chris! I honestly haven't thought too much about what my specific "body type strengths" are, so I will have to give that a think. Appreciate the feedback!
You throw 100 feet farther than me but I'm over 50 so... Two things I noticed about your form that Danny has videos on (I think). First, your x-step is almost correct. The upper body should not rotate into the reach-back until the back foot is planted. Until then you should just be walking sideways. You're rotating too early. Second, I think you need to brace harder. Drive everything into the front foot and rotate on your heal (as you do). See slow-mos of Garret Gurthie. He generates so much snap and disc speed and a lot of that, I think, is because of his brace and keeping his body weight behind the front foot. Good luck.
Love those Altras! What type are they? I know, not the point of the video, but ooooooooh they are crispy!
Haha thanks Ryan! High Top Lone Peaks! Love Altras 🔥
Playing at elevation is fun. Never played any courses in Denver.
I throwing 320 to 378 with my fairways then distance is most 340 to 380
Jesse, curious to know how elevation changes your distance. From your experience, what is your average/longest at lower elevation? Thanks for the video! I'm using this as my template for next week!
Absolutely! Based strictly on experience: it's not terribly different. Personally, I grew up throwing in CA and I didn't notice an increase moving to CO! (That said: seems like the general consensus is that thinner air means further throw.)
I'm just here for support, my backhand goes about 250 right now, but I never throw it, haha. I'm forehand dependent (I rarely dominate), and that goes maybe 325.
Thanks Josh! I was forehand dominant my first two years 👍
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf That gives me hope as I have been playing seriously for 9 months.
I wish I could throw that far! I have had 5 knee surgeries on the right knee with the last one being a total knee replacement im not even 30 yet haha. I am determined to get to at least 400 feet, we will see, my max now is 275ish.. Thank you for all the tips!
Absolutely James! I'm pretty sure 275 with 5 knee surgeries is the equivalent to beating me. That's amazing man! Let me know if you break 400 🤘
Thank you for your kind words! I promise when I get 400ft I will let you know! Also, I love how much passion you have for the environment and creating discs out of the trash we generate !
Anytime man!
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf hey man, its not 400, but I just threw my 158G star wraith 350 feet!
Thanks for your content! If you are still trying to add distance, check out the videos on Sling Shot Disc Golf's channel. Seems like good info. Can't wait to get my new Inner Core!
I can throw 500 downhill! Haha for real though I throw about 350 and I just learned to add some anhyzer on my forehand and I can push it to 350 now. I’m unsure what the best distance lines are though.... like I can throw my anny forehand far but it kinda dumps. My backhand is a turn with a tiny hyzer to turn.
Honestly it's the same for me: my max distance BH discs are much different than my max distance FH. I'd love to hear what people think the best distance lines are!
Sexton doesnt throw 500 consistently and he's pretty good. Congrats on your improvement, id kill to hit 475!
lol, I'd be chuffed to bits with 350.