Team Discraft: Matt Hall Disc Golf Bio

	NAME:	Matt Hall
	TEAM:	Elite Z
	HOMETOWN:	Ace, Texas
	PDGA #:	18133
	2007 PDGA RATING:	1008
	BORN:	1989
	STARTED IN DISC GOLF:	2000
	day gig:	Student, University of Houston
	HOT SHOTS:	2004 Under 16 Jr. World Champion 2005 Mid Nationals Champion 2nd, 2005 AM Worlds 3rd, 2008 Big Show at Cedar Hill 5th, 2008 Z-Boaz Open 2nd, 2008 Victoria Open 9th, KCWO 1st, 2008 Live Oak 1st, 2008 Spring Valley Open 3rd, 2008 Piney Woods Open 2nd, 2008 Lewisville Open 2nd, 2008 EIEIO

Memorable disc golf moments

My most memorable moment would have to be when I hit an ace at the 2007 TX State Championships. It was during the final round and there were only the top three Pro cards left on the course and until that time an ace hadn't been hit so there were people at HQ throwing a CTP for the pot. Right about that time we stepped up to the 2nd of 27 holes which was a 380-footer that most usually throw an anhyzer through a gap off the box but the wind was blowing hard from the right making the hyzer a little easier. Well I stepped up and threw a big high hyzer that knifed into the side of the basket. There were at least 150 people watching as I sprinted across the fairway which was under 2 feet of water and did a little slip n' slide up to the basket. That made my day as it was for $850.

Matt's Disc Golf Tips

Keeping the nose down is key! I see a lot of newer players on the course that try an elaborate runup which is doing more harm than good because they are off balance and out of control. These newer players seem to Matt Hall / Team Discraft

and don't be afraid of change. Remember the almost always release the disc nose up making it impossible for them to get any distance. If you are having trouble keeping the nose down revert back to either a one or no step run up and practice pulling through with your elbow and keeping your shoulder down. Golf discs are meant to fly nose down and the faster you can teach yourself this the faster your body will naturally be able to adapt to throwing and the easier it will become. If you have tried to fix the nose up issue before another way to fix it is to move your thumb more towards the rim of the disc which forces the nose farther down upon release than having the thumb more towards the flight plate.

Train by throwing slower discs. Go out during casual rounds and take just a putter or if you feel the need go ahead and take a midrange as well such as a Comet and play a round using just those discs. Many players will find that they flip these discs nearly every time and if you can stop the Off Axis Rotation you get from a lot of unneeded torque you will have a much smoother and longer throw (one easy fix is if you are using a power grip change to a Fork/fan grip so you have more control over the flight plate). You want to learn with these slower discs since they show weaknesses in a player's form which many faster drivers mask. These discs gain greater distance by increasing spin vs speed so throwing them as hard as possible will not work as well as it may for some of the faster discs. Anyway learn to throw these discs from hyzer and get them to fly flat and far and you will be on the way to not just more distance but greater consistency as well.

Practice routines. Every player knows that to become better you need to practice right? Well many players either don't have the time to practice or just give up after a few minutes due to boredom. A good way to do this is to make a game out of it. I set up 5 targets in the field from 250-450ft and have a game where I throw 3 discs to each and have a little points system going so that I can always try to break my best score. Anyway if you were touching the target it was zero points and if it was under 5 ft it was 5pts, within 10 10pts, and so on out to 30 and if it was outside of that it was 50pts. That was pretty tough when I started but it really helped to get my accuracy dialed in. You can vary the distances and points to make it easier at first and then adjust them to make it tougher when you start improving. Putting for me was easier to make enjoyable than throwing in the field. The 1st thing I do to make it a little easier instead of putting everyday in the TX heat I go outside at night and putt which is not only cooler but more relaxing. This along with the addition of some music made it to where not only was practicing easier but it was fun and I looked forward to it.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Drivers
Disc	Comments
ESP Force (175 gm)	I use the Force for everything from shorter hyzer shots, headwinds, and also have a few for distance. This disc is like a longer Avenger and is very consistent.
ESP and Z Predator (175 gm)	The Pred is perfect for those shots where I need pinpoint accuracy. This disc has enough stability for any wind and is my choice for power hyzers and grenades.
ESP Flash (175 gm)	The Flash is my long straight distance driver and what I pull from the bag when going big is necessary.
ESP and Z XL (175 gm)	I carry XLs in various stages of wear and it shines in the woods and on holes where control is key.
ESP Tracker (175 gm)	This -- like the XL -- is great for control shots but with added stability for even better win resistance.
ESP Surge (175 gm)	I use the Surge for my long distance rollers as well as max distance anhyzers.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Midrange
Disc	Comments
Z Buzzz (170+)	I carry three Buzzes which satisfy nearly all the midrange shots I throw. The Buzzz is very versatile and will do whatever you tell it to.
FLX Drone (175 gm)	I use the Drone on any open hole I can because it is so consistent and it is also great for shots when you are trying to avoid rollaways.
ESP Comet (180 gm)	I use the Comet on most of my anhyzer shots under 330 and it has one of the smoothest flights of any disc around! You can just give the Comet a little hyzer and watch it flatten and just glide for days.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Putt and Approach
Disc	Comments
D Magnet (170+)	I use the Magnet for many of my drives and alternate with the Challenger when it comes to putting.
Challenger (170+)	The Challenger has become my putter of choice as well as my straight driving putter. The Challenger has the perfect stability for anyone looking to improve their driving of putters.

COURSES YOU SHOULD PLAY:
Course	Comments
Cameron East Waco, TX	This course has everything to offer including long par fours, shorter water holes, and tight technical woods golf.
Blue Ribbon Pines New Bethel, MN	Hands down the best maintained course I have ever seen.
Pickard Park Des Moines, IA	Beautiful long course along rolling hills with some woods holes mixed in will challenge anyone.
Circle R Ranch Wimberly, TX	Two great courses of differing styles. The Hill is long, hilly, and rugged while the Meadow is short, scenic, and technical.
Williamson County Leander, TX	Great mix of par 3 and par 4s make every shot count and is one of the best designs I have ever played.

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