A lot of times when you go out to a course and look around it is a bunch of beginners. I see new players throwing the disc straight up most of the time. To fix this, start with the disc level and end at that same height. Just like you are pulling a paper across a table top. However, there are so many elements to disc golf that it is hard to pick just one thing that will boost someone's game, just go introduce yourself and play with them. Most people learn by watching and repeating so when they see you they might pick it up. Who knows they might even ask you some questions!
If you're looking to add more distance I would recommend learning the X step. This is almost like a grapevine motion. One step forward next step behind that first step then one more step in the front. A lot of people modify this once they get it down though. The more run up you get the more momentum that you excel out through the disc.
The most common question I hear is 'What are the benefits of push putting compared to spin putting or the other way around?' I believe the most accuracy comes with spin putting and it is also better in the wind. However, it might turn into a longer come back putt then a push putter might have if you miss. Either way I believe you should find a putt you are comfortable with and stick to it!
COURSES YOU SHOULD PLAY:
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Milo McIver Estacada, OR
Beautiful course with great mix of holes!
Blue Ribbon Pines East Bethel, MN
27 hole course that does not wear you out, yet it is very challenging.
Water Works Kansas City, MO
Lots of elevation!
DeLaveaga Santa Cruz, CA
Amazing course with pretty views and challenging shots
Towne Lake McKinney, TX
Favorite course in Texas by far. Mostly wooded shots, makes you find a line and hit it! Great job Ron Silliman.
This is the disc I can easily say is my "go to", my "money maker". I have one that is beat in that flies perfect for tunnel shots. Release it on a slight hyzer with a little snap and it pops right up and flies dead straight.
I love this driver driver. I know when I pull this out of my bag it is going to go where I want it to and also very far! It is a little bit over stable so i can put it on an anhyzer and know it will end left.
My forehand disc! I have just recently added the sidearm to my game, and this disc flies perfect for it. I do not have a long range side arm throw so the surge gives me a little more distance by allowing me to throw it harder and know it will not flip over and roll.
This is my understable long range driver. In a tail wind no other disc will go farther and be more reliable. Holds the anhyzer line and finishes just slightly left.
Nicely beat in Buzzz is the perfect straight to slightly understable disc. If I need I slight anhyzer I throw it slightly hyzer with snap. If there is a hole with a right turn I turn the disc right and know it will hold that line and float.
Thank you Eric McCabe for introducing me to this amazing disc. If you throw a lot of putter shots but just cannot get enough glide, this is the disc to get. I do not even have to try to throw it.
