One thing I would like to hear, is a deep dive on the rip finger, based on the grip type, and the direction/ angle the disc rolled off the rip finger and its affect on control, spin and consistency.
In the last episode of DGAM (210), you said something about your grip should have an up/down pinch point, and not try to press the disc against your palm .... something like that. But I can’t tell you how much that’s helped my release! Thanks, brother. Keep it up!
Ive been throwing for less than a year and figuring this out for myself. power grip for distance and fairway, control and fan grip for mid range and putter up shots and putts.
Would be cool to have seen some clips of how changing your grip changes the overall flight of the disc. Absolutely understand about being busy though, thank you very much.
You should totally get a sponsorship from DD. You great at making these tutorials and you are a big promoter for DD (wear their clothes, use their discs ect)
I have watched several videos about grip and no one mention anything about wrist. Just found out that if you turn your wrist down it's much easier to get disc fly nose down than if you keep your wrist straight.
Love the grip video! Question for you, if a person has weak hands, and releases early occasionally, would strengthening my fingers help? Also could you give my form video a look on my channel and shoot some tips?
I generally put and do any shots up to like 150-200 ft with pointer finger on the edge of the disc and my other fingers are doing a fan grip.. Is that bad?
What is the best thumb placement when gripping power, control, and fan grips? is it the same for all grips? What difference does the thumb placement make?
great video, do you have one on advice to help prevent "rounding"? I feel like I have a rounding issue and or a wrist roll issue. Not all the time but when I do have a bad drive it's typically because I pull it right. thanks!
Bryce Tanner Make sure you're pulling on a straight line. That includes not dipping on your reach back or on your pull through. keep your hips closed as you pull through. the best way to see what you're doing wrong is to get a camera then look at some pros to see what you're doing differently.
i saw a video from a random Discgolfer, doubt it was a pro. he said grip the disc so hard that your forearm don´t start to tence up. is this something useful or bullshit?
A while ago I started applying pressure to the disc with my base of thumb. Changed my game entirely. If you are applying pressure only with tip of your thumb.. you are doing it wrong.
I liked the video, but for me, the background music was competing for attention while you were talking. A different kind of music, lower volume, or no background music might be better. Haven’t noticed music in any of your other videos so far. Keep up the good work!
@@jedediahgordon4064 Yeah, that's my problem when it comes to lower power though. It just doesn't come out and can't figure out how to get a nice release on shorter throws. It's mostly like 80ish to 200ish range I have this issue lately since working on my form for drives. I just don't have the consistency so browsing grip/release videos for an answer or something to try.
Danny I have a question about thumb placement vs the pinch point. It appears like most people put the pad of their thumb on the flight plate always from the pointer finger, and you push down with your thumb to get the nose angle down. But when you talk about the pivot or pinch point you put your thumb pad directly over your pointer knuckle on the inside rim’s edge to show how the disc will release from that point. Can you explain further? We’re talking about it here: www.reddit.com/r/discgolf/comments/an8esv/grip_question_pinch_point/?st=JRS5KBZV&sh=aa022f87
It's not exactly a pinch over the tip of the pointer finger. It's more about not gripping laterally into the hand as much as it is vertically through the disc. I saw the reddit thread and I think it was discussed pretty well there. Thanks for asking!
Sorry, but this question is not about grip. It may be hard for you to answer, you being young. I'm not young, I'm 61 and a rather new player. When I drive a disc I don't seem to have much of a follow through. My thought is that my arm speed is just not enough to generate the energy for one. I'm throwing around 250 feet. Should I do something to generate a follow through anyway? If so what practice drill do you suggest? Thanks.
Yeah, I'm 50 and don't have the flexibility that youngsters have, but I did gain 75' from concentrating on nose down, so from 250 to 325. Hope this helps- and grip (I'm a carpenter) so less is more, just need less fingers on the disc.
Follow through takes a lot of trust in your joints. The knee on your plant foot side (rotating side) mostly. I dislocated my knee cap last summer. Went through 6 weeks of PT, the whole 9. Now I find myself getting less distance and less accuracy than before bc im afraid to rotate on that leg. Wearing knee brace helps me. I'm not saying that this is YOUR issue. But I could def see it effecting a seasoned players such as yourself.
You are wrong about fan grip. Has nothing to do with hand strength even for distance, it's actually the opposite as it's a much more relaxed grip. ruclips.net/video/UvsHetJkKFo/видео.html#t=2m3s Your swing arc dictates how much disc pressure(centrifugal force) is put on your hand and the hand strength(centripetal force) that is required to control it.
Do a tutorial on spinning the disc on your finger lol
I’m still laughing at the line of the grip that the old man at the park uses, hey boy come over here lol that’s funny. 😊
One thing I would like to hear, is a deep dive on the rip finger, based on the grip type, and the direction/ angle the disc rolled off the rip finger and its affect on control, spin and consistency.
I can't believe how much better my control is after paying better attention to my grip. I bow to you, good sir.
In the last episode of DGAM (210), you said something about your grip should have an up/down pinch point, and not try to press the disc against your palm .... something like that. But I can’t tell you how much that’s helped my release! Thanks, brother. Keep it up!
Loved your breakdown of gripping leading to ripping drives, thank y0u =)
Opposition rotational forces nice! I remember bringing this up few years back. Thanks for sharing.
loving the videos. Great inspiration to follow
Ive been throwing for less than a year and figuring this out for myself. power grip for distance and fairway, control and fan grip for mid range and putter up shots and putts.
Would be cool to have seen some clips of how changing your grip changes the overall flight of the disc. Absolutely understand about being busy though, thank you very much.
Thanks! Keep em coming
You should totally get a sponsorship from DD. You great at making these tutorials and you are a big promoter for DD (wear their clothes, use their discs ect)
I started buying DD because of Danny
Hey Julie, not trying to be be spell Nazi but for your future use. etc. for etcetera.
Opps, actually I was wrong, two Latin words, et cetera.
He is acctually not sponsored (or maybe no longer) because he works for DDs media team
The Ken Climo "fork" grip (also known as the stack grip) provides good power and control for me.
I have watched several videos about grip and no one mention anything about wrist. Just found out that if you turn your wrist down it's much easier to get disc fly nose down than if you keep your wrist straight.
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I think you just told everybody to get a grip....gee thanks Danny! (good info for us newbies though)
Exactly
How about a video on how to impart more spin on the release?
This is a much better explanation of Dave Dunnapace's new "Pivot and Pop" video. These two should be recommended together.
When you say grab tight do you mean finger pressure or pressure of the disc into your palm. I think I’m creating drag with my grip.
Love the grip video! Question for you, if a person has weak hands, and releases early occasionally, would strengthening my fingers help? Also could you give my form video a look on my channel and shoot some tips?
Make video or videos about certain drills for practice!
Question. If I’m teeing off with either a midrange or even a putter. Do I still want to use a power grip? Or lighten up on my grip.
I generally put and do any shots up to like 150-200 ft with pointer finger on the edge of the disc and my other fingers are doing a fan grip.. Is that bad?
jokes... hes got jokes
What is the best thumb placement when gripping power, control, and fan grips? is it the same for all grips? What difference does the thumb placement make?
Timothy Cummings I'd like to know this as well. Where is the best thumb placement and why.
Just inside the rim where the disc gets softer. About 1-2" from the edge.
great video, do you have one on advice to help prevent "rounding"? I feel like I have a rounding issue and or a wrist roll issue. Not all the time but when I do have a bad drive it's typically because I pull it right. thanks!
Bryce Tanner Make sure you're pulling on a straight line. That includes not dipping on your reach back or on your pull through. keep your hips closed as you pull through. the best way to see what you're doing wrong is to get a camera then look at some pros to see what you're doing differently.
i saw a video from a random Discgolfer, doubt it was a pro. he said grip the disc so hard that your forearm don´t start to tence up. is this something useful or bullshit?
A while ago I started applying pressure to the disc with my base of thumb. Changed my game entirely. If you are applying pressure only with tip of your thumb.. you are doing it wrong.
The most important part of the grip from my experience for good spin and consistent release is in between the pointer finger and the thumb.
Danny, Are you saying I need to get a grip? People have been telling me that for years.
I was waiting for putting grips at the end and nothing! :(
I liked the video, but for me, the background music was competing for attention while you were talking. A different kind of music, lower volume, or no background music might be better. Haven’t noticed music in any of your other videos so far. Keep up the good work!
So the disc should literally rip out of my hand?
yes, there should be no intentional effort to let go of the disc, at least on a drive
@@jedediahgordon4064 Yeah, that's my problem when it comes to lower power though. It just doesn't come out and can't figure out how to get a nice release on shorter throws. It's mostly like 80ish to 200ish range I have this issue lately since working on my form for drives. I just don't have the consistency so browsing grip/release videos for an answer or something to try.
Danny I have a question about thumb placement vs the pinch point. It appears like most people put the pad of their thumb on the flight plate always from the pointer finger, and you push down with your thumb to get the nose angle down. But when you talk about the pivot or pinch point you put your thumb pad directly over your pointer knuckle on the inside rim’s edge to show how the disc will release from that point. Can you explain further? We’re talking about it here: www.reddit.com/r/discgolf/comments/an8esv/grip_question_pinch_point/?st=JRS5KBZV&sh=aa022f87
It's not exactly a pinch over the tip of the pointer finger. It's more about not gripping laterally into the hand as much as it is vertically through the disc. I saw the reddit thread and I think it was discussed pretty well there. Thanks for asking!
Forehand?
500' bonapane grip here...
Sorry, but this question is not about grip. It may be hard for you to answer, you being young. I'm not young, I'm 61 and a rather new player. When I drive a disc I don't seem to have much of a follow through. My thought is that my arm speed is just not enough to generate the energy for one. I'm throwing around 250 feet. Should I do something to generate a follow through anyway? If so what practice drill do you suggest?
Thanks.
Yeah, I'm 50 and don't have the flexibility that youngsters have, but I did gain 75' from concentrating on nose down, so from 250 to 325. Hope this helps- and grip (I'm a carpenter) so less is more, just need less fingers on the disc.
Follow through takes a lot of trust in your joints. The knee on your plant foot side (rotating side) mostly. I dislocated my knee cap last summer. Went through 6 weeks of PT, the whole 9. Now I find myself getting less distance and less accuracy than before bc im afraid to rotate on that leg. Wearing knee brace helps me. I'm not saying that this is YOUR issue. But I could def see it effecting a seasoned players such as yourself.
www.heavydisc.com/p/the-form-crash-course.html?m=1 This blog breaks down form in a really good way, you should check it out!
vid start 2:10
what watch is that?
It's a timex weekender with a NATO strap from amazon!
Thanks Danny! I don't know about the background music tho.. gets a bit annoying :p
You are wrong about fan grip. Has nothing to do with hand strength even for distance, it's actually the opposite as it's a much more relaxed grip. ruclips.net/video/UvsHetJkKFo/видео.html#t=2m3s Your swing arc dictates how much disc pressure(centrifugal force) is put on your hand and the hand strength(centripetal force) that is required to control it.
Danny ur grips r wrong D:
WRONG. Haha! You forgot disc to forearm alignment i think
Oh c'mon that's not grip, that's upper body timing! Lol thanks for keeping me sharp!
Oh, You're so wrong!!!! :D
You're Wrong...
yo are you married bro?
3:04 centripetal force actually isnt a thing ;) .Gravity is a force, not centripetal force. He means centripetal acceleration.
Did u mean centrifugal force not a thing?
@@jasonvandeventer2214 both words are used interchangeably
You're wrong! I'm not going to tell you you are wrong.
I am 100th view! AND NOOOBODY CARES
I care.
Lol centrifugal forced 😂😂 sorry bro that’s not a thing
You're wrong.
you're wrong
Get on with it.half of the video is nothing but talking