When Ricky was first on tour, he was super uncomfortable on camera or using a mic, but now he is up there with the best at explaining his points, and has gotten entertaining as well. Just as impressive as his disc golf improvement for sure.
Ricky is such a great role model and ambassador to the sport. I'm always rooting for him (and a couple of other guys). I saw him about 10 years ago at DeLa practicing his putt until it was almost too dark to see the basket. We were the only two people out there. I was up on 6 throwing drives. I could tell it was Rick. His putt is unique and his dedication is unquestionable. Love the guy. Thanks for this Uli. Paul's tutorial (years ago) on how to put a floaty upshot next to the pin was a tool that I still pull out regularly. All the best to you two huge mentors.
I've been trying emulate Wysockis putt for years and this videos is the most in depth into his specific style. I really enjoy watching Ricky putt, he makes putting more fun to me
incredible interview, I love uli's questions and him pausing to asking more details from Ricky. As a casual who wants to get better, these were all key questions that I were wondering. Ricky gave some many key details. The inside info he gives during practice rounds are always a must watch
Thank you so much for this video. I'm one of the amateurs that have chosen Ricky's putt to try to mimic. I really appreciate the tips from Ricky as well as tips from Uli's putting videos in the past.
Interesting, Ricky seems to be agreeing his putts are nose down, I've seen him in the past in interviews suggest they aren't but it just looks like they are. Great stuff, Uli, you should mess around with some putting strokes with the tech disc, you'd be surprised when using an arm lift motion (spush putt) how much the nose angle just automatically pairs with the launch angle based on how high the apex you are aiming for is. For example, Ricky's first putt was more of a small rainbow than a line drive, imo, and it was probably like somewhere around -20 nose and +20 launch angle and that's why the apex looks like it's parallel to the ground-ish, the nose and launch angle cancel out into that flat looking apex with a decending glide because it's no longer ascending. His second one looks like he just does the same motion but lifting the arm more drastically for a steeper launch angle but since the stroke is similar the nose angle similarly pairs with the launch angle, so it might've been something like -35 nose +30 launch. When going with a steeper launch angle like that with that type of arm lift stroke it's easy for the nose angle to automatically come out a bit more negative than the launch angle is positive, so it dives a bit harder after the apex. I made a vid doing different putting strokes and then trying to replicate those same strokes with a tech disc to see what the angles generally were likely to be and it was pretty interesting!
I don’t putt like Rick, because when I try… I suck at it. But if I could make a wish and magically replicate someone’s putt… it’s Rick’s. Hands down. So good.
I heard you guys talk about how people try to emulate Ricky’s style or others try to emulate Simon’ s style or Uli’s style but what I am coming to realize in the short time I’ve been playing is that comfort equals confidence when it comes to putting. I think finding what’s comfortable for you first and then seeing or finding someone who does it similarly, like holds the disc the same way, or brings their arm down to a certain level the same as you or spins it a certain way or whatever it may be, and then emulate them after you have found the fundamental movements and positions that are most comfortable for you. Forcing a style that may not be compatible with your personal body mechanics may end up being very frustrating and less successful.
I’m so good at laying up!!! It’s unreal once I can pick the disc up a bit more they just go in. But for now I’m under the bucket every time no need to putt from distance
I hope we can one day get to a place with the sport where we understand the actual mechanics of the putt as a matter of science rather than a matter of a bunch of putters personal experiences. Some of the best advice we can get right now is from a putter like Rick, but it would be a game changer I think to really understand what spin actually does to the flight of a putt, how important is glide, etc. It's all based on feel / intuition currently and taking it to that next level some day would be a game changer. Steph curry might be the greatest 3 point shooter, but there's also a lot more sports science professionals employed by NBA teams to help their players achieve peak performance based on data and how that data can be used to achieve real outcomes.
I appreciate your sentiment, but it's not a "rather than" situation. Science AND personal experiences make the difference. Think about different models of atoms in physics and how they all separately contribute to our overall understanding. Cheers! I hope this is useful for you.
This is a good video. Ricky covers a lot of things succinctly it took me a couple of seasons to figure out. My putting got a lot better this year going with the "slam it in there and deal with the results" approach. I wasn't having a lot of luck with touch, but powering everything up lets you figure out how to back it off with putting. If you are guessing and trying to guide the disc it's more of a crap shoot when you add power. If you can go from A to B in a line it's easier to work up and down with more touch than accounting for side to side movement. Paul needs some media training on hands. I feel like I've just walked out of a convenience store and there's a guy standing there vaping and I accidentally make eye contact and he decides to give me a lecture on some conspiracy theory. It's a real uncomfortable energy from his body language and doesn't line up with the words coming out of his mouth..
Ahh now i see why rick is such a good putter... if you can get putts to constantly stick in a veteran basket you must be one of the best in the world ;) All jokes a side thanks Rick and Uils for tips!!
So when he talks about getting spin with his thumb, is it him adding more pressure to the flight plate with his thumb? Or does he actually try to throw his thumb at the basket (if that makes sense?)
It is cool how his putts start nose up then smashes the basket nose down... My shit just stays the same. When i throw nose up, it hits the basket or the ground nose up.
Idc if it’s just for RUclips but it’s awesome to see you and Ricky get along. In other videos it seems opposite. Hope the best for the both of you. 🥏⛓️
I didn’t know that cactus got that tall. I thought it was only as high as the coyotes ass. Ricky seems so much more comfortable in front of the camera than he did a few years ago.
As a long time, Ricky and Uli fan this video makes me happy I had 10 minutes to waste today. I hope we see all business Ricky with the black daggers this coming season.
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When Rick is not confident, he putts harder and scares the basket. When I'm not confident, I put slower because the basket scares me.
😂me too dude. My wrist goes all flaccid
Yea, that man has a HUGE "Richard"
When Ricky was first on tour, he was super uncomfortable on camera or using a mic, but now he is up there with the best at explaining his points, and has gotten entertaining as well. Just as impressive as his disc golf improvement for sure.
As someone who found disc golf in 2021, i’ve always heard this about him but can never find videos of ol camera shy rick
Ricky is such a great role model and ambassador to the sport. I'm always rooting for him (and a couple of other guys). I saw him about 10 years ago at DeLa practicing his putt until it was almost too dark to see the basket. We were the only two people out there. I was up on 6 throwing drives. I could tell it was Rick. His putt is unique and his dedication is unquestionable. Love the guy. Thanks for this Uli. Paul's tutorial (years ago) on how to put a floaty upshot next to the pin was a tool that I still pull out regularly. All the best to you two huge mentors.
2 of the coolest guys on pro tour! Rich with wisdom...
I've been trying emulate Wysockis putt for years and this videos is the most in depth into his specific style. I really enjoy watching Ricky putt, he makes putting more fun to me
incredible interview, I love uli's questions and him pausing to asking more details from Ricky. As a casual who wants to get better, these were all key questions that I were wondering. Ricky gave some many key details. The inside info he gives during practice rounds are always a must watch
Thanks for the content Uli! I really like Ricky's putt and have tried to imitate it myself as an AM.
Thanks ULi for this video, it's very appreciated. I love Ricky putting style and this information is realy nice. :)
You guys explain the putt very well, I’m going to practice
Thank you so much for this video. I'm one of the amateurs that have chosen Ricky's putt to try to mimic. I really appreciate the tips from Ricky as well as tips from Uli's putting videos in the past.
Thanks for the tips! Hoping to apply some of these spin techniques to my putting form. See you....next time!
Rick is great and is very knowledgeable at throwing
TY Uli for bringing one of the goat.
these are great questions and answers.
Very well done and explained.
You guys are great! thanks for the putting tips, damn the weather looks nice in AZ!
If I was ever on the channel I would never miss the closing line “down the fairway”. Kills me every time. Lol
Great questions, amazing answers!
Great video
Thank you, guys. Incredibly helpful.
Great video. I went an and grabbed a putter and am already seeing a change.
Great video. Thanks for the tips
Interesting, Ricky seems to be agreeing his putts are nose down, I've seen him in the past in interviews suggest they aren't but it just looks like they are.
Great stuff, Uli, you should mess around with some putting strokes with the tech disc, you'd be surprised when using an arm lift motion (spush putt) how much the nose angle just automatically pairs with the launch angle based on how high the apex you are aiming for is.
For example, Ricky's first putt was more of a small rainbow than a line drive, imo, and it was probably like somewhere around -20 nose and +20 launch angle and that's why the apex looks like it's parallel to the ground-ish, the nose and launch angle cancel out into that flat looking apex with a decending glide because it's no longer ascending.
His second one looks like he just does the same motion but lifting the arm more drastically for a steeper launch angle but since the stroke is similar the nose angle similarly pairs with the launch angle, so it might've been something like -35 nose +30 launch. When going with a steeper launch angle like that with that type of arm lift stroke it's easy for the nose angle to automatically come out a bit more negative than the launch angle is positive, so it dives a bit harder after the apex.
I made a vid doing different putting strokes and then trying to replicate those same strokes with a tech disc to see what the angles generally were likely to be and it was pretty interesting!
I'd say this is one of your better ideas for a video.
I don’t putt like Rick, because when I try… I suck at it. But if I could make a wish and magically replicate someone’s putt… it’s Rick’s. Hands down. So good.
This is awesome! Thank you 👍 is there a difference in your split stance and straddle putts?
Awesome video! Would love to see one with Gannon too, since it matches my style better. But I really enjoyed this one 👌🏻
Ricky always purposely screws up Uli's outro line on purpose.
Vote yes or no😅
Thank you for the info fellas happy holidays to both of you 🌲☃️🎁🥳
I heard you guys talk about how people try to emulate Ricky’s style or others try to emulate Simon’ s style or Uli’s style but what I am coming to realize in the short time I’ve been playing is that comfort equals confidence when it comes to putting. I think finding what’s comfortable for you first and then seeing or finding someone who does it similarly, like holds the disc the same way, or brings their arm down to a certain level the same as you or spins it a certain way or whatever it may be, and then emulate them after you have found the fundamental movements and positions that are most comfortable for you. Forcing a style that may not be compatible with your personal body mechanics may end up being very frustrating and less successful.
Nose gets down from pushing up on the back of the disc. It’s entirely due to the putting form of low to high pulling the disc from under you.
I enjoyed the video, but I’m not sure what I can take from it to improve my putting 😅
I'll never putt like Ricky, but love the tips. Shake n bake
I’m so good at laying up!!! It’s unreal once I can pick the disc up a bit more they just go in. But for now I’m under the bucket every time no need to putt from distance
I hope we can one day get to a place with the sport where we understand the actual mechanics of the putt as a matter of science rather than a matter of a bunch of putters personal experiences. Some of the best advice we can get right now is from a putter like Rick, but it would be a game changer I think to really understand what spin actually does to the flight of a putt, how important is glide, etc. It's all based on feel / intuition currently and taking it to that next level some day would be a game changer. Steph curry might be the greatest 3 point shooter, but there's also a lot more sports science professionals employed by NBA teams to help their players achieve peak performance based on data and how that data can be used to achieve real outcomes.
I appreciate your sentiment, but it's not a "rather than" situation. Science AND personal experiences make the difference. Think about different models of atoms in physics and how they all separately contribute to our overall understanding.
Cheers! I hope this is useful for you.
This is a good video. Ricky covers a lot of things succinctly it took me a couple of seasons to figure out. My putting got a lot better this year going with the "slam it in there and deal with the results" approach. I wasn't having a lot of luck with touch, but powering everything up lets you figure out how to back it off with putting. If you are guessing and trying to guide the disc it's more of a crap shoot when you add power. If you can go from A to B in a line it's easier to work up and down with more touch than accounting for side to side movement.
Paul needs some media training on hands. I feel like I've just walked out of a convenience store and there's a guy standing there vaping and I accidentally make eye contact and he decides to give me a lecture on some conspiracy theory. It's a real uncomfortable energy from his body language and doesn't line up with the words coming out of his mouth..
That Dd baseball jersey is sick
Yeah rick! Let's goo rick!!!!!
Ricky to Power DGA? A boy can dream.
Ahh now i see why rick is such a good putter... if you can get putts to constantly stick in a veteran basket you must be one of the best in the world ;) All jokes a side thanks Rick and Uils for tips!!
So when he talks about getting spin with his thumb, is it him adding more pressure to the flight plate with his thumb? Or does he actually try to throw his thumb at the basket (if that makes sense?)
taking these into our group event Saturday. if i don’t win, i will know its Ricky’s fault. we will have that discussion when i see him again
So it seems like all the great putters putt nose down, do you think that it’s a requirement for a great putt?
Ricky is playing a completely different game than me. He's thinking about so many variables.
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See you down the road
Nice
Uli tricking everyone into teaching him how to put😂
It is cool how his putts start nose up then smashes the basket nose down... My shit just stays the same. When i throw nose up, it hits the basket or the ground nose up.
What is the intro song?
Should I watch this the night before a tourney? Probably not.
Am I? Yes.
Idc if it’s just for RUclips but it’s awesome to see you and Ricky get along. In other videos it seems opposite. Hope the best for the both of you. 🥏⛓️
Tip with apex putting. Put to the apex, not the basket
Top dawg
Great vid yooooolllls
So is the thumb a pull back motion?
Push down and forward with the thumb at time of release
Ricky's put is almost an inverse air bounce. AIR SLAM.
The answer to my prayers?
I didn’t know that cactus got that tall. I thought it was only as high as the coyotes ass. Ricky seems so much more comfortable in front of the camera than he did a few years ago.
Putting harder when you are less confident seems like it could be a game changer for me.
uli...i need a uli zuca for christmas bro...
Me to!!
The bros out here with cactuses in shorts.... roads are frozen stiff where I live, puffer jacket on every day :(
As a long time, Ricky and Uli fan this video makes me happy I had 10 minutes to waste today. I hope we see all business Ricky with the black daggers this coming season.
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Uli?😅😂
@KaiserDiscGolf lol...uli is the boss!
Sockibarri.
This only counts if still on west coast time lol
Not being negative. Thanks for the grind u can only imagine the time invested in 25 videos in 25 days.
Mountain time. He still uploaded before midnight.
@ that’s west coast enough.
Not gravity...density...inertia...centripetal force..
tee-ball anyone
I see one thing....this isn't home in Norway....this is another place. What's the takeaway? I see no polar bears.
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