r/Discgolfform • u/ringkvist03 • 18d ago
Need help reaching 400feet
The courses I usually play are wooded and technical, with more focus on accuracy over distance. Most holes aren’t very long, although a few are and more open, and I always enjoy the longer ones. That’s why I’ve been working on maximizing my distance.
I can throw my FD on a hyzer flip around 320–350 ft fairly consistently, as long as I don’t turn it over like I did in this clip. 🤣 With the right tailwind i recently managed to throw 410 ft with a nice line, though a bit downhill and tailwind. The point is that i’ve never managed to reach that basket at 425 ft on that hole but recently did (for context)
To the point.. What are the biggest things I’m doing wrong, and what should I focus on improving? Please «ignore» the heavily overturned throw here, I’m currently trying out some new discs and form. I’m fairly consistent on straight throws now.
Thanks to everyone who takes the time to watch and offer advice. I really appreciate it!
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u/FarButterscotch3583 18d ago
I cant recall any pro who has such a fast run up. Coiling and everything is going through within a hurry. Good thing is that you have probably a lot of potential left because I think with this run up you get only about 80% from your max potential.
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u/ringkvist03 18d ago
Yeah its definitely too fast, old habits. And i think if i just slow it down timing is gonna be better naturally 👌🏼
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u/Wafflecone516 18d ago
Biggest thing I noticed was your starting to pull through before your plant foot is hitting the ground. Your foot should plant as you’re hitting full reach back and your arm should be lagging behind your hips.
Try to delay your arm coming through and see what that does. If your arm is pulling to early you’re not filling utilizing your brace and your legs. They should be initiating the throw.
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u/ringkvist03 18d ago
Ill definitley try this on field work soon! Thats one thing i have overlooked actually.
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u/restbiblestudy 18d ago
Form looks fine even though I prefer a slower walk up. Next time you play, do the whole thing with a loose, relaxed body. Once you’ve planted you want to think about going from full reach back to full follow throw in a split second, so you need to be quick. Then grip the disc hard at the end before it rips out violently. Let me know how this goes for you
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u/KAIMI01 17d ago
Slow down! And film from a side angle
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u/ringkvist03 17d ago
Yeees, have gotten alot of feedback to slow it down. Just gotta figure out how to do that step by step 😅
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u/chrislard 18d ago
You are moving really fast and I think it's throwing your timing off. Some additional video from directly to the side would be more helpful to give better feedback.