The Finer Details of the Forehand Shot | Disc Golf

[@bobbyford4236]

Agreed. Never heard anything about the chest angle before. Looking forward to trying this

[@COJOE31]

The reminder about chest angle is the tip that helps me the most.

[@jamespowell6670]

Perpendicular

[@shanemontz8009]

The release point was huge for me. Thank you!

[@codybailey1162]

Was seriously getting frustrated with my forehand because I wasn’t nearly throwing it as well as I used to. This definitely shed some light on how I’m leaning too far foreword and releasing it too late on my drives so the disc would usually be too nose down with anhyser. My approach shots with slower discs, usually stand still, were usually on line and with the angle so it was really frustrating me why my drives were so poor. Thanks for in depth analysis. Definitely the best forehand video I’ve seen in my opinion.

[@hassanalkhalili3215]

I have been looking at lots of forehand tutorials over the years trying to prefect my game. I must say this is by far the best and covered a few of my questions no one else has ever covered. The chest and upper body as well as release point to name a couple. Thank you very much sir

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Thank you for the support!

[@subspaceanomaly]

One of the best things about these videos is that there is no music. Great clarity

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Yeah for instructional videos I try to keep it as simple and straight forward as possible with as few distractions as possible.

[@alexwebb6789]

Don't usually comment on videos. I've probably watched a thousand tips videos for disc golf. Just learning the sport and having a blast. Really love your channel and the way you teach. Keep it up my friend!

[@jeanloveseat536]

Learning to throw a forehand this winter and this info is greatly appreciated. Still struggling with my release point and this is the best description of what one needs to be doing that I've come across. Thanks a ton!

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Thank you! Let me know how it works for you.

[@thompson222]

Good tips. I gotta try these as soon as possible. My sidearm sucks except flick shots which fly smooth. Drives wobble alot

[@Two_Buck]

All great tips. I've been playing for years and I just cant get the forehand down. I struggle with it so bad. I'll have to watch this video over a few times so I can put this into practice. That release point tip might be key for me. Thanks.

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes!

[@MrStregnth]

Wow dude that was crazy helpful, thank you and love the channel! New subscriber here 🤙🏼

[@robertmortensen3989]

Thank you for this info. It needed to be said and answered a lot of questions.

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Thank you! Glad I could help!

[@schilkeman]

I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate how you are presenting these instructional videos! You are very easy to understand and the pace at which you present, makes the instruction easy to follow.👍🏻 I’m really getting a lot out of all your videos and they have made me a better player. I also take note of the fact, that you take the time to answer people’s questions, which is also really awesome. You come off as a genuinely good person. So, just wanted to say thanks again! A++++

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that a lot!

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that a lot!

[@justindilio5008]

Awesome video. Keep em coming!

[@grantelke8712]

I found the chest angle reminder the most useful as I am learning to add the forehand to my options.

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Good news for you then! I have a new video coming out in a little bit where I address the next thing to add to chest angle!

[@landonmartin5831]

I’m going to keep following up on these videos. I feel like your content has made me much better and I threw -1 instead of +5 for my first time.

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Dude awesome job! Keep up the good work.

[@OkieTradez]

the position of the chest i think will be a break through ive been too focused on pulling through straight that i forgot my chest was shooting up towards the sky ffs.. good video!

[@studiowizard6286]

Chest angle makes a lot of sense. I've been having trouble throwing the disc so that it stays low to the ground esp when there are trees to get under. Keep the chest neutral makes a lot of sense. I'm looking forward to trying it.

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Glad I could help!

[@landonknight6534]

Nice, can't wait to play a round with you again

[@ex67v]

So, you mention that we should hear the disc "snap". Can you elaborate? What exactly does this sound like? Is it the thumb snapping against the forefinger when the disc leaves? Is is some interaction with the air you get because it's going so fast? I can say for sure there's nothing close to a snapping sound when I throw (forehand or backhand lol). I've heard "snap" is more of a general term for the "hit" or the sweet spot of the throw... but now I'm confused. Great videos BTW, keep them coming.

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Good question! The snap happens when the disc leaves your hand and your fingers touch. It will sound like you’re snapping your fingers!

[@rolazrei]

Not clear what causes an audible snap for you. For backhand it's clear that it's the disc edge rubbing against the lead pinch finger and thumb and them snapping together, but does that happen with forehand? Do you not let go and it rips out on forehand too?

[@cddw33]

great stuff. I need to work on tip 5

[@chuckcole]

Really appreciate the videos. I'm really trying to soak up everything you're saying and it's been quite helpful. One thing (among many) that I'm struggling with is the wrist snap/wrist position. For instance, in order to get my wrist to snap, the palm of my wrist is facing mostly forward (and not up). But then this also causes the nose of the disc to be way down. And when I do this, I basically end up throwing the disc into the ground. I basically have to hold the disc such that my palm is almost straight up to get a "level" disc. But, then I get very little snap 'cause the wrist doesn't bend side-to-side, but more front-to-back, and while the disc seems to fly level out of my hand this way, I get little distance. I've also noticed that when I try to really snap my wrist, I have a strong tendency to roll my wrist causing the disc to hyzer really bad. Any tips on these issues? Thanks!!

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Good question! Which molds are you trying to forehand, and how far are you able to throw them?

[@chuckcole]

@@GladiatorDiscGolf Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I'm using (trying) a variety of discs. I have a Champion Boss (Innova) and Z-line Crank SS, Avenger SS, Heat, and Buzzz SS (Discraft). I actually have the most success with the Boss, then much lesser so the Crank SS, and I haven't been able to throw the others forehand hardly at all. And I can only throw the Boss around 250-280 ft at best and around 200-225 ft typically. With the slower discs, I feel I should be able to throw those better with the lack of snap and arm speed, but I usually hyzer them out really quickly and end up rolling them. Aside from the wrist angle, etc., I think one of the reasons I throw the high speed discs better is the flatter rim -- the thicker rim on the mid-ranges (and putters) seems to get caught between my thumb and index finger and doesn't come out as clean. Any advice you have on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again!!

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

@@chuckcole I strongly recommend you pause working with distance drivers at this time. Try working with mids and putters some more. In regard to forehanding putters, try ones that are slimmer like a zone, aviarx3, tactic, harp, etc. Those are great discs for forehands. Also, work on throwing from a standstill to begin. A walkup can complicate things and throw you off rhythm which can mess up your release angle (hyzer or anhyzer). I hope this helps! If you want more help, send me a clip of you throwing on my instagram!

[@chuckcole]

@@GladiatorDiscGolf Thanks!! I just placed an order for a Zone. Can't wait for it to come in. My son has a Harp that I can work with in the meantime. I have an Aviar, but not the Aviar X3. Will definitely do the standstill throws. Been working on my backhand form as well (thanks for that video too!!). And I only do standstill backhands now until I can get my form better. Please keep the videos coming. They're great!!

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Awesome! Glad I could help! Let me know how it goes 👍🏼

[@daveramirez2915]

I'm new the to the disc golf club n having trouble throwing a forehand throw

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

I hope this video helps!

[@bensalemi7783]

I’m slightly confused when you are talking about a “release” point. It’s really the timing of when your wrist “catches up” to the arm, right? Just like the back hand, I was assuming you aren’t consciously releasing the disc. Doesn’t it just rip out once the wrist gets to the point where it goes past the line of the forearm? Or is there something else going on there?

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Partially! You aren’t necessarily consciously releasing the disc by opening up your hand, but you need to make sure that you get your wrist and elbow to the optimal points so that the disc can release cleanly. That’s why you don’t want your arm too far in or too far out.

[@itscalledhiphop3063]

Be conscious of the disc plastic as well some gummy discs cannot be thrown hard because it falls out of your hand regardless of grip. Apposed to a harder plastic that you can grip and throw as hard as you want.

[@kruksog]

Really loving the work you're doing. Good stuff. I'm using these videos, even as someone who's been playing for years.

[@mattwaldman1086]

Right on!! Thank you for the great info, I’ve been playing for a while but haven’t had too many places to play where I used to live, I moved to Fort Collins Colorado and this is a Disc Golf City!! I’m loving it, but I can see that I need to work on my shots for sure. Thank you for the great advice.

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Awesome! Glad I could help. If you haven't lived at that high of an altitude, be prepared for your discs to fly more stable. There will be a learning curve for sure.

[@aox32]

Best advice that worked for me was the focus on keeping my hand, after I throw, aligned infront of the shoulder. Thank you for that.

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Glad it helped!

[@ankshious]

I will most definitely be trying these steps. You’re videos are very informative. Thanks 👍

[@PeterAndrewMajeed]

Thanks so much for your commitment to disc golf and in sharing your love and knowledge of the game with the KZbin community. Much ❤️. Please set up a Patreon, would be happy to contribute there. I am *such* a nose up player, so will definitely look at chest angle next time I throw a forehand.

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@jaxchambers7652]

Thx

[@justinedwards5519]

Great instructions man really helped me get it!

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Thank you! Glad I could help.

[@gapporama]

This video and the "How to Throw the Forehand" are very well done. Thanks1

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

Thank you!

[@markhumphrey8894]

actually my form will make you throw up! 9:09

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

😂😂😂

[@TheMattjburch]

I hear a Colorado accent. Are you from CO?

[@GladiatorDiscGolf]

No haha never been! From NY and NJ.