Put on your muck boots, boys and girls. We’re talking about overhand shots! Overhand shots consist of two types of throws; thumbers and tomahawks. These are generally utility shots (though some players throw them frequently) used in specific situations to get you out of trouble (hence putting on your muck boots!). Overhand shots are best…
You have all heard it before, “Drive for show and putt for dough.” An obvious ode to your short game. But there is another saying, “Chicks dig the long ball.” An ode to the excitement of a disc (originally a baseball from a commercial in the 90s) flying far into the cosmos. It’s obvious both of these skills are important to a well-rounded game, but which one is MOST important? We’ll take a look at both sides of the coin, check statistics for each argument, give you the outcome and provide practice guidance. Let’s break it down.
Disc golf is a game of inches. Sometimes you find yourself on the receiving end of good fortune from the disc golf gods. Conversely, plenty of other times you are in disc golf jail behind trees and all manner of obstacles. Luckily, there are a multitude of utility shots to get you out of trouble. Here are 10 shots that can get you out of (nearly!) every situation the course presents.
It is the most overstable disc on the market and the first disc that has a fade rating of 6 to be PDGA approved. Simon Lizotte describes his dream disc as “The ultimate utility disc.” Beyond the trick shots, it can be of service in several specific circumstances. This article will shed light on the possibilities of the Tilt.
Disc golf can be a fickle sport. One day your putter is hot and the next it’s not. Another day your tee shots are parked under the basket and another they’re in the drink. We all want to become better players and gain more consistency, but how do we get there? Through in-person instruction.
Throwing max distance with a putter doesn’t always elicit excitement. In reality, it’s to the contrary; everyone wants to throw farther with their wide-rim drivers. But many players take up valuable practice time by hucking their fastest discs with all the strength they can muster. I offer the opposite approach. Learn to throw distance shots with a putter.
The upshot. I have taken this part of the game for granted for years. After all, it’s an easy shot, right? We should be able to park or make them every time. But we all know this does not happen. We leave ourselves uncomfortable putts and hit obstacles on our flight path. This article is designed to give you options and confidence in your upshots.
You have done all the hard work and arrived on the green. Take out your putter and put it in the basket. Easy as can be, right? Unfortunately putting is not as easy as simply willing the disc into the chains. Putting takes skill and precision and, most importantly, a positive and focused mind.
Disc golf is the same as any sport or physical activity; it’s all about technique. This tutorial is for a right-handed backhand (RHBH) throw.
