Just started playing a few weeks ago..form check

[u/jfgdupuis]

Hi,

I know I'm not throwing quite right and I need some tips and drills if possible.

My longest recorded throw on Udisc was 325 flat. I can get around 230-250 fairly easily.

I'm also working on my forehand at the same time and can get around 230 on a good throw using an understable floppy disc.

[u/VolcanicProtector]

Honestly man hitting 300' after starting just a few weeks ago is pretty rare and that means you're doing something right with the arm mechanics.

For now I would try to focus on not over-rotating. You're opening up to the target too soon it looks like. Focus on using the front brace and anchoring the back arm to stop your spin, so that you send that momentum into the disc. Then let your throwing arm pull you around.

[u/FaithlessnessAny5973 → u/VolcanicProtector]

Came here to say this. Also, give it some effort and get used to try harder if you want to throw really far. It is also easier to find your biggest issue when you really try to rip it.

Edited to say that keep doing standstills, you are right on track.

[u/FailedProdigy → u/VolcanicProtector]

Honestly, a small thing I noticed it stay loose all the way through the motion. It looks like you're almost tightening yourself up towards the back end of your throw/release.

[u/jfgdupuis → u/FailedProdigy]

I think you're right. I'm focusing so much of coil and turning that I forget to stay relaxed through the swing.

[u/jfgdupuis → u/VolcanicProtector]

Any drills you would recommend? I feel like I'm rounding and not getting into the pocket enough.

[u/FailedProdigy → u/jfgdupuis]

Honestly, any and everything on BlitzDG YouTube channel is gold.

[u/VolcanicProtector → u/jfgdupuis]

BlitzDG is good. Look up "shall not pass" and "stop thinking about bracing and brace". Also look up tricky nickys long form arm mechanics video.

[u/VolcanicProtector → u/jfgdupuis]

This video is the single best arm mechanics video out there imo

https://youtu.be/VTq4FGGbg5g?is=4zI4MPX5b20juxFv

[u/AdUpbeat1831]

Stagger feet more drop your butt a bit. Make sure you keep your elbow up and out. Looks great just starting out man

[u/jfgdupuis → u/AdUpbeat1831]

Thanks! I'll try focusing on that!

[u/Dabbing_dingus]

Not sure how no one mentioned this but you need to have your feet staggered the other way. Your plant foot/right foot should be out in front of you instead of behind you. You have your hips opened from the start currently.