2023 WACO Practice Round | Brodie Smith & Ezra Aderhold

[@tylergardner5181]

Coming from a landscaper I’m so proud Brodie knew the grass was dormant and not dead 😂

[@sammytobago78]

The aim-at-the-tree discussion was super relatable. “It’s like…Wow, I was actually good but just stupid.”

[@ronjones-6977]

The number of times where I've said to myself, "Aim at the tree. You're not good enough to hit a 6-inch target." Well, when it creates a double bogey, Yes, I am.

[@JimCyanide]

The only time I do that is if I'm throwing something flippy enough to where I know it will turn before it gets to the tree

[@ericindigital17]

​@@ronjones-6977to elsuf😁🛍️🧾

[@ericindigital17]

​@@JimCyanidepapiapataloxs,a,etss 🐈‍⬛🌆🌆🌆🌆🌆🌆😊😊🌆🌆🌆😊🌆😊🌆🌆😊odxfama

[@danieljacobsmeyer531]

These are genuinely the best practice round videos out there, and some of my favorite videos you put out. I love how you break down each hole and allower the viewer to get insight into your thought process when playing a course. The comfortable banter between the two of you makes for an even more enjoyable watch. I appreciate you two for doing these!

[@patrickjohnston9772]

Just want to say that it's awesome to see your health improve. I have a similar build to you in height and body comp - I had ballooned up to 330 lbs due to my mentals and now I am at 260. It's nice to get needed /extra motivation to see you drop down to my goal weight from what I currently weigh now. Love the content and keep staying healthy! Thanks!

[@seanstreck3226]

Same. Ballooned to 290 during covid. Intermittent fasting and steady at the gym has taken 18 of the 50 I need to get back into that normal bmi.

[@blakeu8547]

@@seanstreck3226 Really happy to hear that both of you guys are pushing yourselves and making great progress. Just wanted to chime in with one thing and say that bmi is an outdated scale that is essentially useless and not something you should really pay attention to. Especially for those who lift weights regularly and have a relatively moderate muscle mass it will be incredibly innacurate in predicting whether or not you are actually overweight! Good luck with your weight loss and health journey and keep pushing for improvement!

[@robertberg7360]

So happy y’all are back

[@ryaninSartell]

Love the practice round videos! Thanks.

[@Thatscreamygood]

Hole 10 (MPO hole 4) is tricky but probably one of my favorite holes. I've had the most success with a forehand turnover with a zone off the tee. That little more foreword progress gives you a better angle to the basket. Keep up the great work with the practice rounds and good luck this week!

[@ilikebacon.6483]

Very happy with your attitude and production Brodie. You came along way and put the work in.

[@dockslinger3187]

I agree

[@usernotfound1423]

Yeeeeeeeess!! The practice rounds are back with Ezra and Brodie smith!!!! Yeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhh!!!

[@BrodieSmith]

We are back!

[@adambrittain8106]

Can’t wait to watch you two play in person!! It’s me and my kids first time ever being at a pro tournament.

[@MiguelEspinosaaa]

Dying at Brodie hitting every tree on hole 2 lmao

[@ryanaders]

I thought I was the only one that had the "Venom Venom" song running through my brain everytime I heard the disc name. Thanks Brodie for always being relatable.

[@hunter_greene]

Was not expecting such big changes to the course this year. That casual water on hole 2 really changes the feel of the whole front 9.

[@texmex7114]

I really liked the parts where y’all were just feeling each others shirts, quality content right there lol

[@daveyfadess]

Last hole I'm standing towards the right of the pad in the dirt. My steps will be towards the left front corner of the pad. I'll throw a low slight anhyzer forehand towards the trees on left with hopes of it fading out right. The key 2 throwing in the woods is finding the right location on the pad 2 release from so you open the gap up more.

[@baertheblader9402]

Brodie, a couple years ago, ON THIS SAME COURSE, you were being taught how to play disc golf by Paul McBeth, one of the greatest disc golfers of all time. You asked him this exact same question about aiming at the tree and “hope to miss it”. Paul shut that way of thinking down. He told you, you can aim at the tree knowing the disc will flip and miss the tree or fade before the tree, but you never throw a shot and “hope” to miss your line.

[@jamesbonones3061]

Yo! First one I’ve watched this season…..DAMN SKINNY BRODIE! Out there looking like a whole new dude! You’re gonna kill it this season bro!

[@brianmassman6016]

ezra, congrats on Vegas. Your not too far off yourself Brodie. Love to see you both top 5

[@jakehebert1118]

What a world of difference between Waco and LVC. So many short but insanely hard holes on this course.

[@C.A.D.]

I always aim at the inside or outside edge of the tree, find it a lot easier to make sure to barely miss off the edge I'm aiming for

[@defjodor1]

Glad to see the both off you again. Trowing the hole bag on each hole🤣

[@JohanLind]

Just watched a Short of you throwing a frisbee off of a tall bridge to the "How Ridiculous"-guys down below in a speeding boat. One of them caught it by jumping into the drink! Was a few years ago now but dang, that was a good throw! A sign of things to come I guess!

[@tylersalvey4066]

BroEz practice rounds are awesome.

[@ez4me14]

never threw anything underhand with any power so I do love me some chopped over forehands

[@alexdollarhide1207]

Great work in getting in shape Brodie. Noticeable difference for sure

[@takenbychaunce991]

Brodie, I feel like we have been on the same weight loss journey. same time. same weight. we are similar builds though I'm a bit more husky then you are. Awesome job brother. Seriously so good to see.

[@jesserayson278]

This video is making me excited to play this course next week for the first time before going to Austin to watch the Open! Let's get a Get Freaky Zone OS in the works!

[@collinsmith5849]

Prove it.

[@jesserayson278]

@@collinsmith5849 prove it?

[@collinsmith5849]

Yeah prove it.

[@jesserayson278]

@@collinsmith5849 prove what? That I'm looking forward to playing the course?

[@masonatkinson5884]

I love the practice rounds in general but Waco is one of the more entertaining ones to watch!

[@kryptyk99]

always enjoy these! Keep it up guys!

[@Phripheoniks]

Loving the camerawork and the coursework! It never gets stale to see how pros like you attack a course! For that one big tree on the last hole though, could it be an idea to aim for the two trees behind the gap? Could be an easier mark than just aiming to the right of the big tree

[@dakotawhalen4760]

4:32 Brodie doing his best “2nd grader just got home from the first day of school” impression

[@austinmcfarland3451]

Great content as always

[@bladelaserblazer]

Brodie, you’re looking phenomenal. Awesome weight loss journey!!!

[@TheFats216]

Glad to see your practice rounds are back, will the doubles challenges also return?

[@mrtony1985]

Best practice round videos on youtube 😤

[@SchneckieDG]

Honey come quick, a new Ezra and Brodie practice round just dropped

[@JaredTG.]

Zone OS is one of those discs you think you'll like but you'll never ever find yourself in a situation that calls for it. I couldn't fathom needing a more overstable zone but I also don't have 190mph arm speed so my perception of such things is gonna be different.

[@donkarnage6032]

That's actually what I like about the Champion Toro. It flies like a slightly more stable Z Zone.

[@ethanlerway]

I thought that about the tilt, bought 2 anyway. 1 to keep and 1 to test out. It’s been in my bag forever now because it’s a game changer in the wind. I’m gonna get one of these because I LOVE the zone but I’m in Oklahoma and sometimes you’re throwing into 20-30mph headwind and my zones just will not fade. Same reason I have a cap rap and a regular raptor in my bag, wind. It’s crazy here.

[@bhamm80]

i'll be honest... this course is basically something you go into just knowing where the OB's are, knowing the shape of the holes and you just plain ol play. overthinking here is what, IMO, gets you into those bad situations. you know what your discs do. grab it and just play. best of luck guys!!

[@dierkens]

If the target is close, aim for the gap. If it’s unreachable you can aim for the tree.

[@jordo613]

"This basket's very durable." lol

[@Str8Flossin]

Camera work and content is on point. Looking forward to the wind on Sunday. Hole 9 looks like an Athena but might not be stable enough for you bombers.

[@freakkz2990]

I want to see Brodie on the podium so bad this weekend or sometime soon man I get stressed watching because I know he’s trying hit golf just be kicking your butt some days

[@Abcd124-g2v]

See y'all this weekend!

[@andreasericsson6989]

Always like these practice rounds. Means I can watch coverage later without audio while cooking or something. Brodie; Can you do a video on how you figured out it was an alignment issue and what you meant with that? I have days when I consistently chuck things 10-15 degrees to one side and I'd love to know how to fix it.

[@nicholasmeadors3708]

For healing that cracked finger, I'd suggest picking up a nice comfrey/calendula based beeswax/oil healing salve. As a farmer, my homemade stuff has saved my dry and cracked hands for years now. Much better than anything else I've tried. Comfrey is magical.

[@gromba]

I unironically prefer the filming more on these practice rounds than tradition disc golf coverage. Being able to see the shot from behind from start to finish. Jomez should learn that the catch cam should only be put to use if the disc cuts a corner.

[@kennywells4444]

Great stuff thanks fellas!!!

[@erictriplett33]

LOL at the Zone OS. My normal Get Freaky Cryzstal Zone is already like my most overstable putter / mid by far... and Ezzy I hope your finger heals up before the tourney starts!

[@e.j.s.familyblog781]

Thanks

[@derrickdigiulio4027]

Always aim beyond the tree! Pick the tree behind it for all I care, but I think picking a point you literally cannot hit is the best way to go

[@collinsmith5849]

Prove it.

[@derrickdigiulio4027]

@@collinsmith5849 prove what?

[@TheFlyBoyFlies]

last year my friend aced this hole round 1 during the tournament

[@mbts500]

On gaps that tough, I think it's okay to aim for the tree. Generally though, it's not the best idea because you create a lose-lose whether you hit it or miss it.

[@pallew]

5:12 new hypeman for Em

[@IowaGB]

what glove is ezra using?

[@albertlongoria4824]

Said it before and I'll say it again, watching your practice rounds is better than coverage or any other KZbinrs. I can't wait till these practice rounds drop every tournament.

[@collinsmith5849]

Prove it!

[@owenfoster661]

dope video!

[@dboenish]

Really like your practice rounds more than other channels. You guys actually go over real strategy and disc selection....other channels turned into a a comedy/meme fest with the course almost an afterthought.

[@shanefrost5926]

Look at the bugs attack Ezra on hole 1…their tearing him up! Brodie must have his force field subscription paid in full!!!

[@TheWunshot]

You guys are keeping alive my dream of going pro at age 50. 😁

[@alexrogers128]

I can tell Brodie in a causal round with no pressure would be so good.

[@stefanmccabe4705]

25:32 man that Zone OS is SUPER overstable. That was crazy how much Anhy (sp?) you had on that line.

[@PWheat23]

Im gonna be in the Dallas area this weekend installing a camera system at my sisters house. I'd love to come down and watch yall play!

[@collinsmith5849]

Cool story bud.

[@billherrera6386]

As a lefty, it is forehand for me on hole 9. I would throw something with a little turn and fade like a -1 2

[@thomasmckinnon2995]

Grab a big z heat full weight from somewhere and try Hole 8 for the eagle flip up forehand you got it !

[@FormerAmericanIdol]

4:20 and that's why we love ya Brodie 😂 if only that attitude came easy lol

[@tecreates2384]

I was honestly thinking’ “Someone got BS super high before this practice sesh” he was energized!And then your time stamp came in on cue!

[@postscript3150]

@@tecreates2384 If you're looking for it, it'll find you!

[@teamoscar404]

"Headsup" just as the disc is bout to hit the ground : )

[@lachymac89]

Great stuff as always! I have a request though, I want to see which discs landed where a bit more often. You throw so many off the tee (which is great) that it makes it hard to know which one you’re playing from once you get up to the basket. Just so we have more context as to which drive you’re actually putting and which ones were no good 😅

[@Burritomedia]

Brodie's Jaw line is so chiseled could be made of marble. looking good man.

[@baronrichmond5667]

I'm a Wisconsin native but I played this course on vacation last year in the summer. I about died of heat stroke and I'm pretty sure I took a +900 in the wood section.

[@collinsmith5849]

Thanks for that story bud.

[@bellies1000]

Good luck at WACO.

[@discgolftom]

Yo Brodie where am I able to get that shirt it looks so cool

[@joeblow2426]

Brodie-Dude-It looks like you’re ready to play some Ulti again-if only 😀…. Seriously, I hope your knee cooperates this season and you can get that W. You are definitely making the right moves 😎 Good Luck this season!

[@aaronmayhew2.0]

Hope the liquid super glue fixed Ezra's cracked finger. Works great. Krazy glue gel is the best I've found.

[@postscript3150]

Aiming - Tree or Gap? I aim for an imaginary target wherever on the gap I'm aiming to hit. I split the gap into 9 equal blocks for more precise aiming, but one should always consider what angle they want their disc to be at when they hit the imaginary target...

[@pmac7641]

Never aim for the tree. If you hit it, you had a great shot with a bad result. If you miss it, it reinforces that you aren't good enough to hit your target, which is why you chose that option in the first place. Believe in yourself, go for the gap, go for the glory.

[@SymbioteProject200]

Are you guys not doing doubles videos anymore? 🙁

[@BrodieSmith]

Doubles always comes after the practice round

[@SymbioteProject200]

@@BrodieSmith Okay, cool! Really enjoyed those last year, so it's good to hear you're bringing them back 😁

[@treaustin1]

Saw you guys right after 9 when y’all sank your putts. Good luck out there!

[@martins458]

best content

[@DavisGrifffin]

Dang Kevin K is a sick filmer!! Rip Ezra’s brother

[@ULTRAVISTA.]

He died rip

[@kevinkiefer8331]

Thank you sir🫡

[@rickmorty8697]

Ezra flinched when u mentioned PRODIGY.. and u both flinched when u mentioned DGN

[@rickmorty8697]

Let's just talk about it eh??

[@conrad_yt]

Putting is looking pretty solid

[@looksee8192]

Not on hole 4 lol

[@joeystevens2346]

I need Brodie to stand beside my fridge and yell at me like he does Ezra when he picks the wrong disc to throw so I don't eat late at night when I'm bored.

[@takenbychaunce991]

was the footage at the 10:00 mark being laggy or was that my computer??

[@yoda_bard_gaming1712]

Discraft making some Ezra and Brodie apparel? You guys should make a duo name and then make some hats and shirts with them on them 😁

[@BrodieSmith]

Decent idea

[@Teslaz]

@@BrodieSmith Like EzBro/ Ez Bro😁

[@drewfitzwater]

My man Chandler Kramer definitely plays the flex forehand for the Eagle on 4

[@Oakstedt]

To add to the "aim-at-the-tree discussion", training pilots you don't tell them "don't hit the mountain, because then our brain will focus on that and the body will follow and boom goes the plane (in the simulation) or BOINK the disc in the tree. The gap is most often larger than the tree anyway so the best target BUT a focusing point for the eye is important, so pick a tree far beyond in the center of the gap perhaps? Just my five cents.

[@graysonfortin]

I was today years old when I realized the WACO is an acronym for the tournament

[@21sandh]

So many tee shots...early season pitch count coming. 😀

[@heythatjusthappened]

The Peloton shorts are a low key flex 😮

[@ericdunthorne1981]

When and where will the ZONE OS be available?

[@jpric155]

This basket is very durable 😆

[@maxsnyder9084]

As much as I love watching Ez throw with a glove on, somebody get that boy some RhinoSkin Repair

[@jeremys30202320]

Brodie and Ezra should bet waffles at the last location of the year is a playoff where at the end they have to eat all the bet waffles in one sitting.

[@westaylor1148]

I am for the tree I hit the tree, I am for the gap I hit the tree.

[@AlgorithmDG]

Ezra finished top 3 at the first DGPT elite series tournament of the year, in case you're just a Brodie viewer or didn't catch it.

[@moelarry8088]

Ezra tends to do well at Vegas it seems

[@WillEnj0y]

@@moelarry8088 he’s got the bazooka

[@zacharyjohnson908]

Can we get season beginning in the bags from you guys so that we know what is what?

[@luna5x177]

yes yes yes

[@The_guapo]

I would to see Zone OS Scoober trick shots.

[@sweetvigil]

22:32 Calvin sighting in the back ground

[@hooperbloop7625]

I aim for the gap now. I used to aim for the tree, but I got too good at hitting them.