Disc Golf X-Step Deep Dive | Discraft Level Up

[@grahamsmith-isgrahamsmith]

This is easily the best instructional video on backhand technique I've seen so far on KZbin. Excellent work

[@ElizabethRobinson-i9f]

Thank you, Brian Earhart. I am using your modified 1-step drill as my drive when I am in tighter places or with poorer lies. And the 3-step Xstep you describe here (versus the more complicated and confusing 5-step Xstep) is a Godsend. Finally, clarity! You are the man! If I improve beyond these two drives, that is fine. If I don't, these two drives should serve me well for the long haul.

[@angelajones6222]

Very good teaching. And it is so awesome to see a lefty.

[@douglasgrutherford5474]

YEAH I just found your other Left Handed videos that went with this video Much Appreciated 🤝 I agree 100% with your followers comments as being one of the best to best videos to learn from Well Done 👏 You Da Man 🕺

[@MyOpinionMatterss]

I watched this earlier today and played a round afterwards. I took 4 strokes off my best ever score. This was exactly what I needed to see. Thank you!!!

[@davesharamitaro3107]

Great video Brian, breaking it down to be leveling up. Headed to pick up an iPhone tripod.

[@illhavethesoup]

Great stuff. Please do a video on bracing and pivot

[@KY.FISHING]

Thank you for the video! I am guilty of a long “cross step”… I have been struggling with correcting it and this video gives me the guidance I need! Thanks again!

[@peko5289]

brian is soooo good at technical explanations. thank you for this! love the series

[@drewg3087]

Free education from one of the best professionals and as a LHBH player helps me a lot! Thanks Brian!

[@kathyzumwalt5954]

What a great instructional video! Thank you!

[@Joah1990]

I usually throw 250 and have had some fluke throws at or slightly over 300. This may be the reason. My footwork was probably accodently cleaner. Now i will conscientiously work on this

[@cdee34]

Brian is the man

[@jonsnidow6370]

I love the video, but the only thing I would add is that i would love to see you show more of what should be done, rather than showing everything that shouldn't be done . other than that, great video

[@nytered3308]

Reach back timing with the plant foot

[@Vytcka66]

best video Thanks

[@durty-_-923]

Bit off topic but what shoes are those? Need a new pair and those are clean

[@darylm1072]

Still working on the x-step, but I am walking much straighter 🤨

[@jeanloveseat536]

I will glady buy a Discraft disc every time Brian posts a 15+ minute video with this much info. Definitely the best and most in-depth vid I've seen on the XStep. Would love to see a video on how to throw mids far (height, nose angle, spin vs speed, etc). Thanks Brian!

[@drewg3087]

Same. Discraft does a great job with its players and education of us mere mortals. Not to mention making some of the best discs on the market.

[@JayDeeTee]

Ok will join in. As a bloody hell beginner getting par on short simple courses only what is the first discraft disc to buy to thank for this vid? Recommendations welcome😊

[@johnroberts1009]

This was the best teaching video I’ve seen that explains the process of the X step with the explanation of cause and effect of the correct and incorrect methods used. I also really like drills that correct incorrect methods. Lastly the presentation and filming of this material was top notch. Even being right handed it was perfectly clear. Can’t wait to see what I can learn next. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful information with us all.

[@TMRaven]

I didn't know Brian was a bug squisher.

[@jameselvisproductions4501]

The best tutorial I have seen on the X step so far, including the drills! (Total beginner)

[@nicholaslam2752]

Level Up Putting!!!!

[@cps102]

Damn, you saw right through my form. Really good stuff, Brian. Looking forward to more!

[@eraff1005]

i’m an old “EX ex-athlete”…. feet in their own lanes… perpendicular to target…. 1st time trying it without fieldwork-- dramatic difference in hitting target lines, and a 15-20 foot distance boost, and it feels like i can add more thank you!!!!!

[@martycoplea8697]

Great breakdown of the x-step. It all starts from the ground up!

[@mikewarren1702]

Brian, love the video ... an amazing explanation. How does this differ for stand still / approach shots?

[@tyrant937]

Imma need the name of those shoes asap

[@eraff1005]

The Applicable/Practice-able technical detail...what a great video! (And, Yes...The Papers want to know Who's shoes you wear.).

[@aaronbolli6345]

Fantastic drills. Brian is a superb coach

[@aglassblowerscompanion]

Brian! This is incredible! Total game changer. Having to rethink the way my feet are moving and actually make the change has increased the distance and accuracy of my entire game. It’s also opened my eyes to why my Wife’s been struggling with her distance as she played softball (catcher, pitcher, & left field) for most of her life. We are watching this together tonight before our round tomorrow and guarantee it’s going to help her 10-fold. Thanks for breaking this fundamental process down and making it super easy to put into action. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@caseyhunt]

Brian this was an excellent video! Would love to see some tutorials on how to play in the wind. Putting/Up-shots/Drives/Disc Selection.

[@lindsayharris9290]

I’m new to the sport and have watched many videos and read many books. This the BEST explanation of the X-Step that has made me throw BETTER. Thank you.

[@douglasgrutherford5474]

Hello 👋 I've been playing for one full yr now as a Lefty - im 62 yrs young - I can't seem to throw my disc before hitting the ground at 180 feet - I throw more less at a adverage 150 - 165 sometimes a really good throw for me is 175 feet I just watched this video - Do you have any videos as in throwing Left Handed Thanks for making these impressive important videos

[@markwilson4710]

Great tutorial. I'd like to see a video of throwing with height and keeping the disc level. All my drives are 6 feet off the ground, and I tend to throw nose up trying to get height for a turnover shot.

[@Nza420]

Thanks for the video. I have been struggling a bit, I am certain this will help.

[@jayjaderberg1535]

Brian-- I've been doing the plant-step "baseball style" for about as long as I've been playing (8 years). Plant-stepping slightly forward as you (and others) recommend affects my aim downfield. My RHBH throws now go in the direction of that plant step; generally left of my driving target. How do I correct or compensate my throw or "aim" for this footwork change? Great video, by the way.

[@arlingtonguy54]

I practiced this drill in my kitchen which has 12 x 12 floor tiles. They help me keep track of where my feet are at each step in terms of the lanes.

[@GoManGoDiscGolf-he5ho]

This is game changing. Been working on my footwork but became aware that I was still missing some key "steps." Thanks for the great tips.

[@jacobwagner8984]

This was an awesome video thank you. I couldn't figure out what was wrong, but the last thing my mind was thinking was the x-step. I kept shifting different things and wasn't changing the result, but never really broke down my x-step. At least 3 of the things you pointed out as wrong i know i do. It will take some retraining mentally, but i think this is where i can improve most. I lost all my momentum and end up strong arming the disc which ends up very inconsistent.

[@crunkfasa]

would love to see a video about how to consistently "find" the power pocket

[@gowman813]

Good stuff, & thank you. I too am a South Paw. I've been practicing my X-Step, and you touched on some key elements that I'm gonna go try RFN!! :) Cheers, Gman

[@itstimmyramisu]

wow thanks friend. I have autism and I get frustrated with myself and don’t have any disc golfing buddies. I get really nervous practicing in public. Especially my exercises and form. But I’m working on my confidence I really loved this tutorial. I am unsure if I was doing any of these but now I can focus on what I should be doing with my x step and getting it consistent:)

[@defever3]

Brian is an amazing coach! A video on timing and lag would be awesome

[@chiefschicktx]

Thank you so much for making this. My husband I have just started playing and I'm awful. I don't have the best coordination and trying to learn to do the whole X step all at once is not working well. The way you break it down to practice parts of it in bites to help train muscle memory might be just the thing I need. I'm not trying to be the best disk golfer ever. I'm just trying not to completely suck at it. 😂

[@caseybumpass9568]

Brian just took the best parts of every X-Step video from the past and put them into one video.

[@stevensawyer7026]

Such a good video. Tips that can actually be applied. Thank you!!! I agree with Jean, I will also buy a disk if the content is this good! Well, I will have to buy a bag first because my beginner bag only holds 8 disks

[@wrxtuan]

Goddamn this was good. As a Lefty myself, it was great to see it in the same form as I would be in but with excellent communication from Brian. Even the drills are straightforward and idiot proof and can do nothing but help you.

[@corneliuscd]

super clear and easily applicable. Thank you!

[@rk9515]

I have a somewhat stupid question. Coming out of my X step I noticed my back foot is facing the opposite direction as I throw my disc. Is this something that can happen, and should I just roll with it? Or is this something I should try to take time and learn how to fix?

[@clawshooter5867]

I'm a large backwards xstepper and I can sling em 375- 400' I wish I could fix it because I know its holding me back

[@jasonochoa278]

Awesome video, very informative. By the way; like the shoe's. Looks like they have good ankle support. Where can I get a pair?

[@JohnnyD5]

Ok, pat your head, rub your stomach, turn, reach back… ah f it, I’ll just throw a sick forehand 99% of the time.

[@BlindPegLeg]

So I have a question? I have the habit of taking a few x steps, is that bad or should I really be trying for the three step? I’m still relatively new to the game, but one thing I have learned playing is that sometimes it’s just the smallest tweak you need for amazing results. Another thing I’ve learned is if you stand on the box and think about the shot longer than it takes to throw the shot you are probably thinking about it too hard, and should probably stand up straight and reset (buddy told me that and it made a large difference in my driving ability).

[@tmcmillan45]

Great Video Brian, one of the best and most detailed I've seen on proper DG footwork. PS hello from Lockport and J-town ;-)

[@EricLeeStepp]

Good video Bearheart!

[@dustinlobner5074]

It's funny (but sad) how all of the "this is what people do wrong" could just be videos of me, lol. Great video!

[@CraigsCuts]

BEARHART laying down the x step law! This is an amazing video

[@rossderer6154]

I've always had a hard time not muscling the "pull through" can you made a video or suggest a drill that would help. Thanks

[@jaybad555]

Wish he wasn't left handed. My mind isn't ambidextrous enough.

[@defensorfortis9981]

I have a problem of not rotating my plant foot. Can you suggest a drill to help me pivot correctly? Thanks.

[@jonathanbolick3073]

Brian, did realize that Seekr Disc Golf is using your “level up” slogan?

[@markhumphrey8894]

Hah 14:42 . that me opening before I plant the front foot. Superb video. Too bad its the end of the season in northern NY. Five months off before tournaments.

[@Railer61]

I been told to use the back foot to drive the throw like in this. And power arming a disc wasn't going far as when I used my hips after a round to really try it. Need to get to a field over the winter or in my backyard and work on this stuff. I have a golf net as well

[@wisherb1]

I have seen some pro over stagger their last step, Simon lizotte does it. A fat guy, I find I have to over stagger so I have room to work. Is there a range of acceptance?

[@DavidHesselfeldt]

Really great video! Now, how do I couple this with the reach back and release?

[@acdg7431]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks so much👽

[@lukakobe313]

Phenomenal video. Can't wait to get out to the course and try a couple of these tips. I always thought my cross step was way too big. This video goes into great detail as to why it happens and how to fix it, and also provides some easy simple drills!

[@jhillyt]

Great info, I'll watch this many times. Thank you

[@Rydal1]

hi brain hhow do i fix hititng myselllf with the disc? coming to close to the chest

[@nthnppps]

We did the x step for a college baseball drill. I throw forehand x step disc

[@Metal00Head]

Thank you! This is a great video and very informative.

[@_moses_980]

Would love to see an in depth of proper use of the upper body as well . Also what goes on with the eyes in the throw .

[@cedarsedustine8239]

My go to forehand disc's are my captains raptor or my machete .

[@Carguments]

This is so helpful! Thank you!!

[@kalebheath5422]

This was awesome! Now do pull through and release angles 😅

[@nicholasnoah6529]

definitely getting some footwork drills asap

[@chrisschuster9828]

Awesome advice.

[@NebulousWyatt]

This explanation is pure gold!!

[@lifehacksandlessonswithtim3547]

Best footwork video ever. Thank you

[@carnyshill684]

1060 rated teaching skills .

[@discgolfwes]

An excellent breakdown as always!

[@NicholasJudson]

This was great! Would love to see one on the heel pivot

[@joebrannon8843]

Solid advice!

[@KobOneArt]

Great video and explanation!

[@fynndickson7581]

Great video

[@eonslimafoxtrotgolf1759]

Nice

[@KarmicPatina]

i like these concepts. Thanks!

[@tpuryear5408]

Best tutorial for disc golf I have ever seen. Should be the first thing every beginner disc golfer puts their energies too. All the greats have a rhythm. Like that x-step. If you watch Simon L. throw off the tee...in videos where you can't see his feet or legs during run up...there is NO up and down motion. He just floats across the screen. All forward momentum. It looks like magic.

[@ERICWAGNERSLUCID]

Really great

[@hoodglasses8237]

Since I know Brian is left handed, that thumbnail broke my brain. Also, great video. Thanks Brian!

[@truthstands4ever]

Wow, this video is incredible. I've watched many videos on driving form and have never seen one that explains all these points so well. I also really appreciate the drills. I knew my X-Step needed a lot of work, and now I know what to work on!

[@bigthings1477]

I’ve been trying to figure out why I lack power for years. This video has showed me I have a long way to go. Great information here. I think I was doing every mistake mentioned. Excited to work on this. Who knew the x step had so much going on? Thank you very much.

[@Scattershot999]

Great tutorial.

[@nicholasnoah6529]

thank you!

[@kevindonn10]

Fantastical

[@stephen53370]

I'm only halfway through the video and I'm already blown away by this. Great explanation of the x-step. I'm going to pause and try some things out!

[@hobo4Free]

This is good stuff , no gimics .. just straight forward . Best coaching I’ve seen. Alot if other teaching videos out there can actually be detrimental to a player , but Brian this was science in motion !! Perfect practice video

[@mattwalsh2161]

Great tips, love these vids!!! Any tips on improving straight pull through/ eliminating “air bounce”?

[@BaronWorsham]

As somebody that already throws 300, you called out all the weaknesses I've been trying to identify. Gonna work on those drills!!!

[@dgshivler]

Best vid I've seen on the X-step. Looking forward to seeing more Deep Dive. Thanks Brian