Can’t stress how great this video is. First started over a month ago and I try to keep up with my better friends who got me into it. Find myself ramping up to try and get max distance on the open holes but slowing down throughout my lead up and using the right discs have been key to distance and accuracy. Definitely will be using the angle tip the next time I play and prepare for my first tourney!
@@jeffheyer7783 I can throw close to 400 ft. both sidearm and backhand. I mainly throw destroyers and DD3 for distance shots. I dont have the best form on my backhand shot, which is probly why im not throwing it as far. My forehand is top tier, as ive got my form down very good. Im a 920 rated Am 2 player.
I like the order of tips and how important timing is. I been feeling I needed more practice with some of these things already. It's good to hear it from a pro and clarify these thoughts. Im excited to go out and practice more now. ( I been playing 1 year now but almost everyday for atleast 2-3months. I can see so much improvement recently and now compete and beat my friends who got me into the game.)
Just played a solo round and can attest to the importance of the timing tip. I’m pretty new so when everything is right on drives “it” feels correct, but def had a few practice drives where things were out of whack and could tell the difference immediately
Great tips! I've got a couple questions: 1. Is the back leg actually PUSHING into the front leg? Is that an active motion or a passive motion? 2. When you start rotating your hips, do you start moving your arm to center-chest at the same time or do you wait for the hips to move first? How much are you thinking about the timing of moving your hips and pulling through with your arm?
1. I think if your weight is over your toe your back leg will naturally push into the brace. 2. Everything happens at the same time. Delaying the arm is a recipe for rounding.
Thank you mr. Oakley for these basic tips... If you skip the basics you cannot excel. I throw around 330ft with accuracy. I'm definitely testing these tips out tomorrow, trying desperately to be accurate at 400ft to get shorter upshots.
I hit 100m today with the undertaker in no wind, when all other discs (19 of them) went no further than 70-90m😁 first ever 100 so thats cool, however i got some right shoulder and right lower back pain from throwing and unsure whether i am doing it right
What's the most COMMON mistake? I see in ppl (including myself) struggling to get the nose down. I think that and timing become the biggest hurdle when trying to throw far.
I'm throwing about 270 consistently and 300 occasionally, but I think I still haven't even engaged any hip motion into my throws. I have watched a lot of videos but I can't understand how and when and by activating which muscles in which directions I will be able to gain more distance. could someone please elaborate on that?
for me, and many others, it comes down to grip.extend your arms and fingers horizontally, then put the disc in your hand horizontally, then grip around it without making it move nose-up or nose-down. firm grip but not overpowered. Then tilt your wrist slightly downwards and proceed to throw by moving your arm back and forth in a straight horizontal line and just let the disc rip out by the sheer force of your arm and wrist's acceleration.
Eric why do you insist on saying you “push off your cross step” and “pull the disc” when the reality is you are carrying your forward momentum through the cross step and slamming it into your brace with a weight transfer that doesn’t involve any pushing at all, while simultaneously extending your throwing arm out sideways, making it more apparent than ever that you aren’t “pulling the disc front to back” but tucking and ejecting the disc out from your chest as you use your hips to whip your torso into rotation? Why do we have to use the words push and pull when they have absolutely NOTHING to do with the disc golf back hand.
Can’t stress how great this video is. First started over a month ago and I try to keep up with my better friends who got me into it. Find myself ramping up to try and get max distance on the open holes but slowing down throughout my lead up and using the right discs have been key to distance and accuracy. Definitely will be using the angle tip the next time I play and prepare for my first tourney!
Tried these tips today on my field session. Immediate improvement.
How, how in the world, is anyone so new that they have never heard these tips. Your lack of effort in research is exactly why you're having problems.
@@samhowl1152 Yes there are people new enough that haven't heard this, and it is no fault of theirs
@@samhowl1152you sound like a jackass. Have a good day tho.
These are the type of videos we want to see, thanks DD 💪
Will be trying this later today I definitely think I figured out why I can't backhand for squat.
Timing, nose angle, grip, and disc selection are super crucial.
Good tip even with forehands reaching too far with that front leg on distance shots is something im working on
Good tips and great presentation buddy. Appreciate you taking time to share 😎
HAHAHAHAHA that high speed run up just killed me lolol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great tips brother! I'll definitely be using these the next time I go out! 🥏💪💯
Much love Eric and Dynamic
I really like this dude
very good tips fo sho
Eric’s the man!! 💪🏼💥
You are a really good teacher thanks for the vid
Nice video Eric! Give us your disc golf wisdom. Im trying to get over 400ft backhand and its a struggle for me.
Try an MVP Catalyst.. it’s such a great distance driver.
I have hit 400 before but it’s super inconsistent
If you can accurately throw 350. That’s huge
@@jeffheyer7783 I can throw close to 400 ft. both sidearm and backhand. I mainly throw destroyers and DD3 for distance shots. I dont have the best form on my backhand shot, which is probly why im not throwing it as far. My forehand is top tier, as ive got my form down very good. Im a 920 rated Am 2 player.
Great tips! 🙏
Tried these tips today and I went from throwing 350 to 1000 feet, thanks Eric!
I like the order of tips and how important timing is. I been feeling I needed more practice with some of these things already. It's good to hear it from a pro and clarify these thoughts. Im excited to go out and practice more now.
( I been playing 1 year now but almost everyday for atleast 2-3months. I can see so much improvement recently and now compete and beat my friends who got me into the game.)
Just played a solo round and can attest to the importance of the timing tip. I’m pretty new so when everything is right on drives “it” feels correct, but def had a few practice drives where things were out of whack and could tell the difference immediately
Great tips! I've got a couple questions:
1. Is the back leg actually PUSHING into the front leg? Is that an active motion or a passive motion?
2. When you start rotating your hips, do you start moving your arm to center-chest at the same time or do you wait for the hips to move first? How much are you thinking about the timing of moving your hips and pulling through with your arm?
1. search for some videos on the brace,
1. I think if your weight is over your toe your back leg will naturally push into the brace.
2. Everything happens at the same time. Delaying the arm is a recipe for rounding.
@@DannyLindahl thanks Danny! Big fan of your videos.
@@DannyLindahl all I have to say is, “ slow is smooth, and smooth is far”! 😜
That over exaggerated run up. 😂😂😂
Disc selection is huge.
Thanks!
Thank you mr. Oakley for these basic tips... If you skip the basics you cannot excel. I throw around 330ft with accuracy. I'm definitely testing these tips out tomorrow, trying desperately to be accurate at 400ft to get shorter upshots.
Damn I can only throw like 200ft for my farthest lol 😆
Great tips. Thx
Thanks!!
Best video on the internet* look it up
I hit 100m today with the undertaker in no wind, when all other discs (19 of them) went no further than 70-90m😁 first ever 100 so thats cool, however i got some right shoulder and right lower back pain from throwing and unsure whether i am doing it right
Great stuff!
Easy, not hard to do. Great words to use....
What's the most COMMON mistake?
I see in ppl (including myself) struggling to get the nose down. I think that and timing become the biggest hurdle when trying to throw far.
Going to do field work this afternoon. Hopefully this helps me.
I'm throwing about 270 consistently and 300 occasionally, but I think I still haven't even engaged any hip motion into my throws. I have watched a lot of videos but I can't understand how and when and by activating which muscles in which directions I will be able to gain more distance. could someone please elaborate on that?
I heard that you can try to learn it by going on your knees a try throwing only this style few times. Maybe it will help
Any advice on getting over the 425' plateau? I've only gotten close to 500' with a tailwind and definitely not consistently.
What did you do to get your nose down? Thank you for the content!!
for me, and many others, it comes down to grip.extend your arms and fingers horizontally, then put the disc in your hand horizontally, then grip around it without making it move nose-up or nose-down. firm grip but not overpowered. Then tilt your wrist slightly downwards and proceed to throw by moving your arm back and forth in a straight horizontal line and just let the disc rip out by the sheer force of your arm and wrist's acceleration.
My first tip, grab a felon
Too overstable. Grab a sherrif
That disc is so pretty, it's hard to concentrate on the video 😂
Unfortunately this video came out after the round I played earlier. I woulda practiced some of this. Will have to wait til next time.
My form was impeccable until I tried to go too fast. Once I realized where my speed broke my form, I was able to land disc on top of disc consistently
Your run up to the teepad and follow-thru run off the front of teepad should total about 30 feet
A lot of big concepts and ideas in this video, but very little "how" or specifics on technique.
True, but that’s when you check out the other 1000 RUclips videos on how to throw 😜. These are good pointers
Eric why do you insist on saying you “push off your cross step” and “pull the disc” when the reality is you are carrying your forward momentum through the cross step and slamming it into your brace with a weight transfer that doesn’t involve any pushing at all, while simultaneously extending your throwing arm out sideways, making it more apparent than ever that you aren’t “pulling the disc front to back” but tucking and ejecting the disc out from your chest as you use your hips to whip your torso into rotation? Why do we have to use the words push and pull when they have absolutely NOTHING to do with the disc golf back hand.
I legit thought this video was about slap competition
12 people think they are cooler than Eric Oakley.
I'll take advice from him when he doesn't throw how he throws. thanks
THANKS.
@@alyjos9103 you're welcome?