Best way to have a better forehand in disc golf!

[@ericames9234]

Gannon is an amazing student of the game. Not just for his age - but for any pro. He broke things down better here in 4 minutes than many have done in full clinics. He has a long, bright future in disc golf!

[@drewg3087]

He’s gonna be amazing to see grow in the sport and talent.

[@josephirving7336]

Dude I love the tutorials! You break down the movements and the why behind them so well

[@dice568]

Just a warning to everyone, especially if you're in your 30s already (I'm 34) or older while learning how to play: the torque that this puts into your elbow can easily cause elbow injuries. I was learning how to throw forehands by watching Eagle's form (he has the most exaggerated elbow pop that I've seen so far), started at probably 250 max forehand distance, climbed up to 350+ and then injured my elbow. I'm sure stretching will help with this, but just be careful trying this with power!

[@matthewbushey9455]

You're absolutely correct. . . and not just for 30+ age brackets, but for anyone. There are better forms one can produce, without that extreme elbow strain, that can get you 350+ in forehand. The farthest-throwing forehand Pro doesn't bend the elbow like that at all. Great explanations otherwise.

[@markwilson4710]

Great tips! I would like to see a video addressing throwing with some height but keeping the disc nose down. I can throw nose down but my discs are always 6 feet off the ground, and when I try and put some height on it, they fly nose up.

[@fisherguy45]

hard to believe Gannon is only 17. Not only is he a great golfer, but he is also a very good instructor. Those two skills are not the same and he excels at both! well done!

[@Grannyknockers]

They kinda are. The single best determinant of success in any field is intellect. The second best predictor is conscientiousness, which means having the quality of wanting to do well at anything you're doing.

[@02moonstruck]

@@Grannyknockers I disagree. Just because you develop and learn skills and get very good at something does not mean you will be great at teaching that knowledge to somebody else. That’s why trainers are a thing. And why trainers are not the best athletes in their specific sport

[@joonaskuusisto2767]

@@Grannyknockers Appreciate your modern personal psychology and g-factor oriented take but athleticism is kinda oddball. It seems to be that athletically talented people are at least average intelligence but there’s so many great players who found the correct way by feel without ability to dissect it analytically.

[@Grannyknockers]

@@02moonstruck that's true for most sports where you can be elite by being a freak athlete. Disc golf is different though. Paul, Ricky, Calvin, Eagle, these guys don't have elite athleticism. They wouldn't be MLB, NFL, or NBA players. They're just guys that learned to perfect the throwing technique, and they have a lot to share for others trying to do the same.

[@korymccracken2197]

Every time I watch Gannon play, I can't help but think I'm watching the next GOAT in disc golf. His instructional content is always fantastic too, gotta love him already giving back to the community!

[@timware1478]

So far so good!

[@-9-321]

Thanks for these tuturials. The putting vid really helped me with always pulling right.

[@garenblanchard4777]

My brother and I played BSF and we saw you throw a putter upshot on the landing strip par 4. From a 100 feet away you could hear the snap coming off that 170ft putter shot. Definitely a sling shot/whip effect. I was hoping for a slowmo and tutorial from you on it. Great job!

[@earlthomas6295]

Perhaps a video idea is what type of stretching routine you have if any.

[@DougDunfee]

Fantastic fundamentals! Concise yet comprehensive.

[@toms8883]

Best explanation of forehand I have ever heard. Thanks Gannon! I am going to try it out for sure and develop a forehand game. Love watching you play!

[@xhaylow]

Wouldn’t want any “weird crap” to happen. Haha. Good work! Clear and concise.

[@josephbarker7933]

Watching this with headphones you can hear people walking around in the background (and maybe upstairs) in Gannons house and I kept thinking there was someone in MY house 😂.

[@truls4987]

lol. I had to mute to check out who was coming xD

[@thediscbrothers5797]

What you were talking about with having the slingshot effect in your forehand has been my main focus the last couple weeks, I have been really trying to focus on having my arm move last. Really trying to transfer the power from my legs to my core and only then letting my arm come around and snap. I have also been working on what you were talking about with changing (at least a change for me) the angle of my wrist so that it is more natural and more of an extending motion not a twisting motion. Its super helpful to hear what you think about for your forehand, it makes me confident that I am working on good things atm. I am going to try to work on thinking more about the shoulders and having them twist a bit more because I don't think I really do that much. Thanks for the great video, keep it up!!!

[@RotaryOrNothing]

Came back to say after watching this video and playing around using this technique that I made 125 ft shot and a 60 to 70 ft shot in the basket using this technique. This is awesome thank you. Those are probably the best shots I've ever done!

[@isaacharris5209]

Love the slingshot tip for the elbow!

[@armandcousineau481]

Fantastic instruction as always. Best wishes on your season.

[@seeballgetball937]

17 and firing discs in a new house life is good:)😎

[@willpalm1035]

Thanks, man! This is what I have been looking for.

[@reveldiscgolf243]

Love these instructionals! Thanks Gannon! #KeepCrushingIt

[@dariansgalanins2761]

Now i understand the forhand!!!!

[@oskarberg4639]

Love you man. Awesome video.

[@Ru-ky4hv]

I’m gonna keep it short and factual. You’re an incredible teacher!

[@tanneryoung4612]

Would love to see a backhand upshot video! As well as aiming/accuracy with both the forehand and backhand. Great vid!

[@philipshane768]

You are an inspiration to this old timer. PDGA # 6812. I have never heard anyone be so precise about sidearm grip. I have thrown palm up and pushing with the side of my fingers since playing Ultimate '81-87. 2022 LVC I was a vendor and when you played the tie breaker my kid and I were right there with you on every hole. I'm looking forward to watching you slay some majors.

[@maxray29]

here I am throwing putters and mids with the same forehand form as drivers, and they all turn over directly into the thorn bushes while I look on in disbelief. I'm thrilled that you explained why that is, and I'm doubly thrilled to try out the tips you presented here next time I'm in a field or on a course!

[@Beaglefaust]

Interesting take on the elbow moving while the disc stays still (kind of like the disc on the BH x-step). That seems more natural standing here inside. Can't wait to try it. My FH needs an intervention.

[@mclarke74]

Thanks man, your video totally helps!! one new sub'er btw, keep the vids coming

[@drinkju]

Brilliant

[@XSHAHEHX]

amazing video!

[@RobWirdWachsen]

are you adding that sling sound? sounds so satisfying

[@mcbriggs23]

Shoulder rotation seems obvious but it was super helpful for me. Also interesting to see how your wrist extends backwards until your hit on the sidearm. Can you do a video about spin on the backhand?

[@prattacaster]

I urge players trying to level up either sidearm or backhand to throw both shots off the tee, no matter what. Play out from both positions. I ve been doing this almost since I started playing. Yesterday my sidearm finally beat my backhand round(by 3 strokes 😬), and a few of the birdies came on obvious backhand lines. This forces one to learn the hyzer flip forehand. Don't be afraid to throw a couple off the tee either, sometimes you hit the line but the disc choice was a tick off.

[@discgolfteacher]

"Fingers pushing into the rim" good way of describing it!!

[@huntgordy]

Great tutorials!

[@johannorberg4174]

In baseball they seem to advice against late cocking the elbow and I do think they have the statistical records to backup that single motion do produce alot of extra stress without any really benefit in exit speeds. With good timing and a young health body it might be fine but science says you will most likely pay the price some time down the line

[@angielafranchi3727]

Look at that slingshot! Gannon the cannon.

[@markshackleford7848]

Great stuff G-man👍🏼

[@Joel-qv7dz]

Thanks Gannon

[@Smitty-td9iy]

U the man!! Thanks

[@paulsexton]

Do you change your form (elbow position relative to your body) depending on whether throwing an over stable vs. under stable disc?

[@deepsender]

I have an indoor net too. Have you ever missed the net and hit something like a window?

[@kylechristenberry9061]

So i find that after a while of practicing forehand, my right ankle starts to hurt a bit (RHFH thrower). I'm not sure if this is from how i twist it, or from the weight I put on it, or something else. Do you have any ideas or tips for how to help this? thanks! love your videos!

[@locsmiths]

Another great vid. Awesome instructor at such a young age. Question, do you let go of the disc to allow the disc to fly or is it ripping out of your hand like a backhand throw?

[@krUsberry]

Personally I hate the stacked grip for throwing mids or putters, the two finger (pads against flight plate) gives me way cleaner releases. Might be something to try if you're like me and have trouble releasing cleanly with anything that isn't speed 7 or above.

[@DIAMONDBACK__6]

sick vid!

[@grantbrown486]

do you hate the split grip like with the pointer and middle finger on the rim? i think paul uses it idk how else to describe it or call it… if so why?

[@jbz-vbva4682]

What is your setup that your throwing into? Any specific net you’d recommend?

[@ez4me14]

When trying to add more torso rotation I recently threw as far as any previous drive but I forgot to do anything with my arm, my arm just flailed around and I suspect that I'm on the right track in adding distance finally. So my question is how important to your drive is torso spin vs arm? I can whip my arm around like you said a limp noodle, just by quickly rotating my hips and shoulders, and the arm does sling around on its own, should I just stop trying to throw the disc and lean into torso rotation more?

[@JacksonMeyer]

Make this thumbnail a picture of you throwing a forehand! Cmon Ice man 😜

[@brickchains1]

wild to think gannon is one of the best backhand throwers, and forehand throwers, and putters... but he's also one of the best teachers?!?!?!

[@laurasisson4316]

Have you ever had any elbow problems as a result of overusing your sidearm??

[@gannonbuhr2005]

I’ve actually never had elbow pain in any way. I feel it more in the shoulder than anything but still not much.

[@lindseyyanez6480]

Thanks gannon

[@bellchattin]

love it

[@scottdavis5076]

What of my back foot and ankle can't fold in half,and flex right back into shape? What then ?

[@zackanderson9453]

How far can you throw your forehand

[@donnmurdock3425]

I don't know about these tips, Gannon, sounds like those throws went about 10 feet total. Not the kind of distance I'm looking for. 😉

[@markwood1433]

elbow tight to your body? On your power shot, I dont see the elbow being close to hips..?? It looks like you keep 5-10 inches between??? I guess for side arm technique I keep hearing to keep the elbow tucked or something...but there is another school of thought that says the elbow should be in the strongest position for your body, around 10 -20 degrees off your side. What do I know. But It is confusing hearing you say elbow close to hips...to me it looks like you preform how Ryan Sheldon teaches, or even Stokley. Thanks for the video.

[@NickCarroll]

I think there is a lot of "feel vs real" going on in a lot of explanations. Like reachback and pullthrough are more feel terms, with extension, backswing and swing being more real terms. So a lot of pros tend to teach by feel, and it seems to me all the pros never really have the elbows right next to the hip, though they will vary that based on the type of throw, disc, armspeed, etc.

[@bigpharm6685]

the thumbnail is a backhand lol

[@thelittlekitten5247]

His freinds come over to his house Them: Why is there a hole in the wall?

[@austindaman757]

I feel like you’d lose power by not really reaching back?

[@Robotron2084Guide]

Iowa represent. At 17 your body is letting you get away with excessive torques. Before trying any swing shown on youtube, I would suggest anyone study the science of proper throwing angles at The American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI).

[@Dylpickle1111]

I can’t believe you’re throwing that hard inside your house. My mom would kill me

[@Jimpan-ru6ec]

wait a secound, how is Gannon Buhr one of the most easy explainitory man in the world? It feels illigal to have watched this clip.

[@ClimbingKeen]

Do a couple squats and then you’ll be world #1

[@jeffreymechler2424]

Just watch FPO DGLO tournament... There's a chick named Missy Gannon... what if Gannon Buhr met her and they fell in love but he took Her last name.. He'd then be Gannon Gannon... Sorry stoner thoughts. I thought it'd be hilarious.

[@dougknutson8910]

Thanks Gannon