Forehand Release - Disc Golf

[@SmartStrength]

Hi Ben, I noticed that on your example throws, you consistently overshot the basket by 75 feet. Being the pinnacle of physical fitness that you are, I have deduced that you are too strong for the sport. Here are my immediate recommendations: 1. DO NOT lift any more weights 2. Spend as much time as possible in complete bed rest 3. Change your diet and eat only potato chips If you closely follow these recommendations, I expect that in 4-6 weeks those upshots will be within circle 1 every time.

[@BensBigDrive]

I appreciate you saying this, but can I possibly get you to write this in a doctor’s note fashion so I can give this to my doctor/family/friends? This is what I’ve been saying for years, but it would be great to have an unbiased 3rd party opinion.

[@epusion]

Easily one of the best FH videos I've seen, I'll be sharing it with my friends. Thanks!

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much Erik, that means a lot!!

[@blackrifle3932]

Dude if you share this with your friends, their game will improve also. It will make it tougher to beat them lol

[@bobbyshizz2138]

53 year old noob with a baseball background. Been playing a month. My backhand is pathetic and my forehand has been a wobbly mess. Switched to a one finger grip today, but followed everything else you instructed. Amazing results. Standing still, cocking my wrist and not throwing it like a baseball at all. With Leopard, Roadrunner and Destroyer getting no wobble and easily 200 feet plus. Going to keep practicing the "flick" before I move on to adding a real throwing motion to it. Best forehand video I've seen. Subbed.

[@blackrifle3932]

I’m 52 and have been playing for almost 3 years now. I started learning forehand last year. I started out with approach shot 50’ to 150’ out. I would even flick a disc to the next tee box and at my bag learning a good technique and grip. I finally can hit gaps and throw 280’ consistently with it. So keep flicking. Hope you got some good gains in the past 5 months.

[@genelowe9634]

Hi BEN, Gene here, this is the 3rd video that I have viewed, the first one hooked me to subscribe, could tell the way you convey stuff was concise and extremely straight forward, viewed the second one, it also confirmed my observation, and this third one has locked me into wanting more, so looking for more soon, keep the videos coming!!! Gene Senior Disc Golfer

[@BensBigDrive]

Hello Señor Disc Golfer, thanks so much for the support Gene! I really appreciate you saying that, I'm so glad to have your support. You're the best!

[@radagascar1]

Top notch content. I've watched at least 6 other forehand videos trying to fix the problem and these tips finally helped me get a clean release.

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much rad, I hope you go tear up some courses!

[@schmitty101]

the plug for the sub was what got me. well played.

[@BensBigDrive]

First try every time 😎

[@jeremywendelin]

Great video. Been years since I played Disc golf. Getting back into it with your videos! 🙏🏼

[@scbuckeye1267]

The first video to talk about grip pressure! Ty sooo much!

[@BensBigDrive]

Absolutely Robert, thanks for watching!!

[@Jacob-un3ql]

Dude thank you! I've watched just about every forehand clinic and how-to that I can find, but yours is the first where it really clicked and I understood where I was going wrong! Thank you!

[@BensBigDrive]

That's so awesome to hear man, thanks so much for saying that!

[@blackrifle3932]

Scott Stokely has a great video on FH

[@beautepley8352]

"buttery smooth" dude you're good at explaining things. Subbed!

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much man that means a lot, I appreciate the support!!

[@insanzeforlife5150]

For sure man, best simple instructions

[@JustBBlunt]

I really like the example of jerking your elbow forward without any disc or motion in your hand!

[@axeslinger44]

The tip on grip pressure helped me out a lot immediately. Thank you for that. Really liking your channel. Any interest in doing an in the bag? I love a good in the bag vid.

[@BensBigDrive]

That’s so awesome, I’m glad it helped your forehand game!! And absolutely, I’d love to sit down and do an in the bag, I love watching those as well. Thanks for the suggestion!!

[@buddyhasty6216]

I agree I had never thought about that but it makes perfect sense.

[@ewokninja35]

Good video. Sitting here watching it and realize these courses look really familiar then seen the bomb discs shirt then realize wait a minute….it’s cause I’m in the same area and play these courses all the time 😂

[@aaronfrancis2324]

First 😜! You’re doing a great job Ben! Love following your journey and watching your awesome videos!

[@BensBigDrive]

You’re the man, thanks so much for your support!!! ❤️

[@jmannixx]

I'm going to check out your videos. I blew my arm out 3 years ago and had to relearn the sport throwing forehand. Now I am trying to learn the sport again throwing backhand with the three-point pivot snap technique.

[@BensBigDrive]

That sucks to hear that you blew out your arm, I know that’s really tough, but hopefully you’ll find some success throwing the backhand! Thanks so much for watching!

[@ytpesos7959]

Dog I had my fingers stacked but index on the disc and middle behind. Switched them, led with my elbow and bombed one. Good stuff.

[@BensBigDrive]

Lets go man, that’s fantastic!!! I love hearing stuff like this!

[@markhumphrey8894]

I tried your way with index finger first then middle on top, like Paul McBeth, but if feels awkard and not as strong a grip for me. So back to the middle finger on rim then index on top of middle finger. Much better release and feel.

[@gagethemage9260]

Great Channel. Good Info with some comedy sprinkled in. Just subbed

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much Gage, I hope you get something out of it!

[@markplymale]

At 4:41 are you at East Frankfort? I’m from Lexington and play there a lot! Hit me up if you ever want to play!

[@samodell2086]

Man your channel deserves so many more views. Simple breakdown, yet plenty of detail! Forehand has become my go to throw. I’m up to 400 flat right now and I’m hoping this video will help me work on my form to get just a little bit further!

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much for saying that Sam, I really appreciate it and hope it gives you an extra push!!

[@pdderek]

Love the ultimate crossover❤️

[@BensBigDrive]

Ultimate players and disc golfers UNITE 👊

[@markwilson4710]

Good info. About 3 years into the game and still don't have a forehand. This is motivation to finally work on it. Thanks!

[@BensBigDrive]

Anyone can do it, get out there!! Thanks for watching!

[@johnmorton8785]

Fedin style knife throwing has a similar whip technique with arm and body. I do wonder if Tom Tom has ever thrown disc.

[@TheLiandriCorp]

Interesting! I never considered to put it all the way down in the gap between the thumb and pointer fingers, I rest mine on the palm knuckle of the pointer finger. Your method may be the cure for my long but inconsistant forehand throws. Can't wait to try this out in.. 6... months.. when the snow melts.

[@MehulPatel007]

Subscribed; just the next youtube keyword disc golf search I was going type next...

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks for the sub Mehul, I hope it helps!!

[@echoli2859]

Great video! Thanks Ben, I will adjust my firmness of grip tomorrow and see how does it feel. Do need another video for how to put all the power on a forehand rip! Sometimes I feel that I have the power for 300 feet, but just somehow couldn’t put al that power on the shot! I wonder where did the power leak out.

[@BensBigDrive]

That’s a great point, I’ve never really worked on adding distance to my forehand so I’ll have to learn up and hit the field. Thanks so much for watching!

[@docv73]

Great explanation!!!!!!!

[@b-radg916]

Great video … can’t wait to get out and try your tips! Thanks!!

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much, I hope it helps you out!!

[@bradleyhcobb]

Great info! I did find the background music distracting. I don't know if it's too loud, too high-energy, or both. Seriously, great tips!

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for the support!!!

[@ForehandDiscReviews]

Great video came from ultimate and people ask me how to forehand I’m like I’ve done it for like 10 years I can’t break it down step by step but this video does

[@BensBigDrive]

I think forehand is by far the hardest thing to explain, but I hope you can just send people this vid instead of trying to get into it 😂

[@MusicalMethuselah]

Realizing that I was holding discs limply and tightening my grip made a HUGE difference for my forehand wobble decreasing.

[@BensBigDrive]

Absolutely, it makes sense in theory but it’s so different than backhand it’s just not an obvious fix. But I’m glad you’re throwing smooth out there!!

[@AyySorento]

I came from Tennis/Ball golf and my forehand is my best shot. It was also a surprise for me to see so many players struggling with forehands. I never though about tip #3 though. Gotta try that out. Might explain some of my "bad" shots lol.

[@BensBigDrive]

Ball golf is under rated for translating well into disc golf. But thanks for watching!!

[@Whenuknow]

Loving your channel man, its super helpful for noobs like me

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much man, I really hope it helps!!

[@jakem.1587]

Thanks for that. I'll log that away.

[@videosverigenu4621]

Nice. I will watch this later 😀

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks for the support!!

[@evanlosh7120]

Wow this is really helpful

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much Evan!

[@datrucksdavea2080]

ty, index finger for balance, I can work with that one.

[@jennacdodge]

This was super helpful! As are all your videos. Thank you!

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much Jenna, I appreciate the support!!

[@j.j.fierro1175]

Fantastic information!

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much JJ, I appreciate you!

[@fpvkye7414]

Solid info that I needed! My forehand always needs work!

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much Kye, hope it helps!!

[@TimeLocke]

Great this makes me want to do some field work

[@BensBigDrive]

Get out there and get after it!!!

[@slingshotdiscgolf1897]

I literally can't throw mid range forearms without wobble. Thanks for the tips man!

[@BensBigDrive]

Mids are tough because a lot of them I find are deeper rimmed, try something flatter and stiffer, that always helps me out. But thanks for watching, keep up the awesome instruction!!

[@pimpustthugni]

Some of the best info out there!

[@BensBigDrive]

U = the man

[@MyOpinionMatterss]

Easily the best FH video I’ve seen.

[@BensBigDrive]

Wow, thanks so much, I really do appreciate that!

[@aneath67]

Great video

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Peace.wav.candide]

I use different forehand grips depending on distance

[@BensBigDrive]

You have more touch than I do sir, maybe I’ll try out some different ones!

[@Nickeeefy]

For me its totally lead with your elbow or even drive your elbow right down the fairway to eliminate wobble.

[@bepriceless]

I'm going out right now and try this. I think I've been trying to snap my wrist and not thinking about my elbow at all. Thanks.

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks for watching, I hope it helps!

[@bepriceless]

@@BensBigDrive I had a few good throws, 100 ft, maybe 150 on one, but best of all they were on target. Except for the 10 throwers I had. I look forward to your next video.

[@LearyTheCablGiDiscGolf]

I struggle with hooking up shots off of my middle finger. I only have this problem with putters and some mids, but not drivers. I have changed my grip further out from the webbing in between my thumb and pointer finger. Should I stick with my driver forehand grip? Thx

[@BensBigDrive]

Usually when I hook shots off my finger it’s just because I’ve started that wrist snap too early ahead or parallel to my elbow. I would try practicing starting with that elbow just to make sure the disc is loaded onto the fingers, and I would only change that grip as a last resort. Thanks for watching!

[@mikedoyle9934]

I disagree it's "elbow first" and I think seabass22 would agree. It's more sholder rotation but everything starts at the feet. Sure the elbow is there but making that joint the biggest part can be a potential injury concern when lots of force from the bigger part of the body starts getting involved. Check out seabass. When Eagle was showing his seabass put one out about the pitchers who throw like that predominantly have Tommy John's. It's too much torque on a distal joint repetitively. Get the foot down, swim move off hand to get the shoulders rotating a little the the elbow and wrist follow along. Firming up the grip is important. Of course for short ups heavy elbow shouldn't be a problem but it's pushing it with awkward standstills and power drives. It might be fine for that someone w/of a forehand but I don't think it would translate up safely. It's an augmented baseball throw.

[@BensBigDrive]

That’s a great point mike, the elbow is definitely the most sensitive part of the arm and where the most injuries occur, and I agree that your power and accuracy comes from your feet/hips/shoulders. For this video, I really just wanted to show how to get a clean release, mostly from a standstill, inside of 150ft, so starting with the elbow is really just a tip on how to get the disc loaded on your fingers. But thanks for the insight, I appreciate the discussion!

[@papigringo5692]

I'm forehand-dominant, always have been. My way of balancing the weight of the disc is a bit different. I move my index finger toward the center of the disc, leaving only my middle finger on the edge. Sort of like a "peace sign". It keeps my release nice and smooth. I've heard that this technique can cost you distance, but I'm still getting 350-370 feet out of it on a max-power throw. I've tried the "stack" grip and it just feels funny to me and I do end up with weak, wobbly throws. Probably because I'm just not doing it right.

[@RudiTurbo]

Silver Lätt from Estonia uses the same grip and he throws at least 450 feet, so it doesnt really cost You power :D

[@papigringo5692]

@@RudiTurbo Never heard of this Silver fellow. Wish I could throw 450, though. Need to learn to throw backhand!

[@RudiTurbo]

@@papigringo5692 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGGUgGOJjLWVq7c Here is him throwing 511 feet actually :D

[@papigringo5692]

@@RudiTurbo That's awesome! I can even see that familiar grip when he reaches back! Thank you.

[@quakeworldtrickjumping693]

I use the one finger grip (pointer finger) I throw about 350ft

[@ldmcavoy]

Hey is that a BBD stamp on the bottom of your discs??? Where can we get one of those?

[@BensBigDrive]

Only one comment per video plz

[@ldmcavoy]

@@BensBigDrive I love you

[@Fashir00]

@@ldmcavoy Sir, back away from Ben before I remove you from this comment section. One comment per video!

[@BensBigDrive]

Be more like James @lucas

[@matgougeon3087]

Do you have a preference for rim depth when throwing FH? Which discs are easiest to start practicing, in your opinion? I seriously think your channel will explode really soon, keep up the great content. Cheers man

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks so much Mat, I really appreciate the support, and thanks for your interaction!! Also, I like throwing shallow rimmed discs (shallow from flight plate to bottom of the rim) for forehands and so do most players, because when you're setting up your grip and pinching between the thumb and the fingers, if the rim is too tall, your fingers or thumb will have to adjust to find a place where pinching the disc is possible, and that throws off your grip and your whole throw. That's why people forehand flat top discs as well, because it makes pinching the disc easier as opposed to pinching a domey disc. And I love forehanding the Mako3, it fits perfectly in my hand for the forehand and it's a very straight disc so it will show you truthfully what you're mechanics are doing without being so understable it'll just turn and burn. Thanks again!

[@justthefacts4965]

@@BensBigDrive Former ultimate player who also loves the Mako 3. 175 ft ace with it recently. I think ultimate players go into disc golf used to prioritizing flat and straight. I see the value of shot shaping but you're introducing so many other variables into it that unless there's a reason not to I default to flat and straight. Mako3 style.

[@Nickeeefy]

You want a Hex or Crave for fh, perfect shallow mid and fairway driver. Made a huge diffrence for me then domey discs

[@walkrr4279]

Do you play that banjo in the back? I play a lot it would be cool to hear you play.

[@BensBigDrive]

I sure do!! And maybe I’ll work it I. Some time, thanks for the suggestion 🪕

[@jimedwards7081]

The Ned Luberecki of disc golf, LOL 😂

[@walkrr4279]

@@BensBigDrive three finger picks or claw hammer? Personally I play with picks in a bluegrass style.

[@Jake-pp2zk]

The main cause of wobble, or “OAT” (off axis torque), in a forehand, is the thrower not keeping their hand flat (at the same angle) through the throw. A big problem I see (and also do) is the wrist flipping over towards the end of the throw. You gotta keep your hand flat the whole way through the throw.

[@JMRSplatt]

Flobber! That's what my father and I call weak wobbly forehands.. hehe. thanks for the video!!

[@BensBigDrive]

I love that movie!! Wait, flobber. Still awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@nathanhall6685]

Any tips for controlling nose angle? And throwing forehand uphill?

[@BensBigDrive]

I would say that nose angle with a forehand has a lot to do with the relationship b/w your hand and elbow. Odds are, if you're having trouble getting the nose angle right, it's because your hand is either too far above or below your elbow relative to the ground. I would try starting from keeping your elbow and hand as level as possible to the ground, and see if that helps your nose angle problem. If it doesn't, then it's gotta be something with the way you're snapping it through, and if that's the case, try adjusting how much pressure you put on the disc. Thanks for watching!

[@superhoov]

A friend of mine only throws forehand and says he got it from baseball. But the thing is- we played baseball together and it doesn't seem to translate for me lol Thanks for the tips!

[@BensBigDrive]

Just think about how when you’re pitching, you go ball to the wall (facing 2nd) on your fastball before you pull through to get that extra snap. You’ll get it, and thanks for watching!!

[@granthaskin7021]

Solid!

[@BensBigDrive]

Thanks for watching!!

[@DustinBenton]

nate sexton side arms? not tryin to throw shade but gimme that eagle side arm please :)

[@BensBigDrive]

Themz are fighting words right there 😤

[@austinhodroff9946]

I hope I meet you out there! Would be lovely to beat you on the course!!! I’m practicing everyday I can man, keep it up you will go far, I have faith in all!!

[@BensBigDrive]

Hahaha same here man!! Keep grinding, and I appreciate your support!

[@benjaminbouaoune4466]

I come from ultimate and i can side arm an ultimate disc Something like 80m(260 feet) , its so frustrating i can't properly throw a golf disc ... I should be able to throw them very far i feel... (i throw back hand golf shots 150 feet further that backhand ultimate disc, about 400 feet)

[@BensBigDrive]

It is very different than an ultimate throw, so I understand the frustration. I would try a big diameter mid range like the mako3, and see if that feels natural!

[@benjaminbouaoune4466]

Ben's Big Drive thanks I will try that !

[@sam12know85]

Well my midrange and putters still wobbles..😓

[@TTC2109]

That East Frankfort? Trying to get a round in?

[@BensBigDrive]

Hahaha the one and only! And I'm in lex now but I'm down there every once and a while!

[@paulotre5903]

Nice video! Where’s the new content??

[@TKDiscGolf]

I thought about doing form videos but after seeing yours there is not point 😂 you cover everything and do a very good job explaining your points! 🤘

[@BensBigDrive]

Dude I said the same thing after watching Danny Lindhal or seabass22 but the truth is the sport is so young there can’t be enough good form content out there. Give it a shot, I’m sure you can make some great stuff!! Thanks for the support!

[@worc2187]

There isn't one grip for forehand. When you want more control you can just use the one finger grip.

[@christianthompson6192]

Won’t play me in the woods of Charlotte tho 👀😤

[@BensBigDrive]

I would PLAY you forsure. Would I win? 🤔 verdict is still out

[@christianthompson6192]

@@BensBigDrive new challenge series. Ben plays fans around the country

[@BensBigDrive]

“fans”

[@christianthompson6192]

@@BensBigDrive is a bully

[@mickster_t]

The devil is in the pudding, isn't it. Thanks for the tips.

[@BensBigDrive]

Always in the pudding. Even if I don't understand the expression. Thanks for watching!

[@benharrison5816]

My forehand's got more wobble than the 504 Boyz. Good tips!

[@BensBigDrive]

Get under!!! Yeah, yeah!

[@ldmcavoy]

I have a baseball background but I wasn’t very good. Does that mean I have a bad forehand?

[@BensBigDrive]

No, not at all!!

[@BensBigDrive]

You have a bad forehand because you're bad at disc golf!

[@ldmcavoy]

@@BensBigDrive touché. Carry on

[@R8Intel]

What disc are you holding onto throughout the video??

[@BensBigDrive]

The pink one is an Aviar x3, the yellow one is a prodigy A2!

[@pbtoutant]

Do you flick an aviar?

[@TomEdwards550]

drug does not mean what you think it does... Thanks for the tips though, very helpful.

[@BensBigDrive]

Just say no Tom, just say no.

[@radagascar1]

Hey! I subscribed to the channel and still don't have a buttery release. False advertising

[@hdrgaming2585]

My longest forehand throw is 400 feet and i only been playing for 2 years

[@chapiiwin307]

: )

[@robinraphael]

3m26s ultima disc commercial weak sause not a biased tell thumbs down

[@johnmorton8785]

Fedin style knife throwing has a similar whip technique with arm and body. I do wonder if Tom Tom has ever thrown disc.