How to Actually Fix Your Backhand Form | The Process

Welcome to the Build the Backhand playlist. The advice in this video is more important than any of the technique pieces we discuss moving forward so I hope it will serve as a reminder when you are in the oncoming plateaus. Remember, good form is built over years and it takes a long time for your body to understand what it is your brain is trying to tell it.
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0:00 - Welcome
1:01 - The Process
1:38 - Make it look right
2:22 - Shadow swing with a disc
3:06 - Throw slow
3:34 - Do it without looking
4:08 - Smooth throw with follow through
5:58 - Within full mechanics
6:21 - GIVE IT TIME
7:47 - Enjoy ;)

[@JonnyEsports]

I quickly skimmed past some parts of this video then watched the whole playlist and I haven't left my computer. Looking forward to throwing 600ft now.

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Right on track

[@catones2868]

New to this and with no reference through 50 or so backhands and injured my elbow. A week later still with no reference, measure my throws. Average distance around 120-130 feet with a long of around 175. Now I’ll start over with this as lesson one. You’re a great teacher and presenter of what you teach and you keep it interesting. In a few months, I’ll pop back here and note if this helped increase my distance and accuracy. Thanks

[@jonahlange7898]

This was great! Heard about your channel from my local disc golf store. Definitely a good referral!

[@talitzinger]

I am a new player at the age of 67. Your videos are the best I have found to help me learn to how to throw and putt. You are a great teacher - I really enjoy your sense of humor and relaxed approach! I just joined Patreon as a way to say thanks for your great content and teaching.

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Wow. Thank you so much!!!

[@tomhorne6172]

After watching Robbie's putter video...I went to the park.. I used a 3 finger pinch grip, concentrating the disc rotating before it rips out, my reach back was way from my body. More of an out, in, out movement. Keeping my wrist above my elbow...transferring weight from back leg to front...it seems to work for me. I usually force my putters out to 150', today with good timing and all of the other stuff, ie (Robbie stuff) I threw my Proxy 200'.

[@MattyHyzer]

In attempting to completely overhaul my form and develop "pro level" technique I've experienced so many setbacks and a lot of frustration. Coming back to this video again to remind myself to respect the process and take things one step at a time. Thank you for this incredible series!

[@sean6775]

Great series. You guys are my go-to for disc golf tips.

[@lsufan1972]

Geaux Saints!!! ....oh, and thank you for the best form channel out there. I think nearly all of my improvements have come from watching this channel and practicing what you preach. Thanks!!

[@bryonkeen8012]

Thank you for the work you do and information you provide, been back for 6 months after 15 years away from the sport and your videos have helped me tremendously!

[@angieb8941]

The video reinforces what I have been forcing myself to do. Work on one maybe two things until they happen without fixating on them. I was just watching video of my throws from yesterday and I am finally getting my elbow high enough. First throw of the day was good. After my throw, I noticed another discer was watching me. Second throw, I dropped my elbow. Evidence I need to keep absolute focus or it isn’t going to happen. I said to myself “just keep working on it” and immediately thought of this video.

[@Giggity4242]

This really helped explain the process. I always had the mindset that of “I’m working to a single goal” then get annoyed when something different happens each time. Id watch a video, get the concept, then try to apply it and it often didn’t work, or it just added a new swing thought. I didn’t understand how to make that happen without obsessing about it on the tee. As a newish player in my 30s I’m going to use the offseason with a net in the basement to give these mechanics time to sink in.

[@TimTimsTim]

Hey man really appreciate this playlist. I was skeptical at first but I’ve been going through each vid slowly working on rebuilding my backhand and I’ve made some great progress. Best coach out there. Thanks so much

[@leopard3131]

Thank you for all your content. Step 5 is the most difficult as it is trivial to fall back into bad habits on course.

[@davidhartpence7822]

you are wasting away. great work! I love the content!

[@Ballovirta]

Thank you

[@marlonspeed24]

I love this. Probably should go to the top of the playlist.

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

It is now at the top

[@benharrison5816]

For me, I have to focus on one thing at a time, especially during a round. Having more than one swing thought helps me master nothing. Once I've confirmed on video I got a skill down and it's natural, I move on the the next focus, and check in on what I was working on last to make sure old habits don't creep in. Oh and working on form never ends, so just enjoy the journey and celebrate your achievements.

[@MrKutamoz]

Well this winter is going to be fun. I'm gonna build my backhand, just hoping you dont wear an Aint's cap every time. Hopefully my BH looks better than my panthers come January.

[@datrucksdavea2080]

Cool!!!

[@bigjim4x]

Im really looking forward to using this series over the winter to completely revamp my backhand! I hope you do a forehand series also. Proud to be a Patreon supporter of this channel! You guys are putting out the very best disc golf form content out there!

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Forehand series coming soon!

[@anthonygames4451]

What are the 4 videos in the series?

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

@@anthonygames4451 I don’t know how many videos are in the series yet

[@bigjim4x]

@anthonygames4451 do you mean what videos are in the backhand series or where you asking about the upcoming forehand series?

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

@@bigjim4x I assumed @anthonygames4451 was asking about the forehand series and asking about what the topic for those four videos was going to be. Unsure of how long the forehand series will be. The backhand series only has one additional episode left to be released

[@OptikDojo]

So many videos out there. Would love someone to share a list in 1. 2. 3. I have jumped around between so many concepts in the last year haha

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

You’ve found the list. Well, ours anyways

[@gamingnoob4417]

I’m a consistent 250-300 forehand thrower, but am struggling to get to 250 on a backhand. I used to throw 300, but have almost gotten worse. I’m starting a journey now to try to get my backhand back up to at least the distance my forehand is at right now

[@mortenlundkristensen7050]

You probably already did a vid on this, but i feel its important to take a step further back and look at prioritizing form fixes. If i have multiple issues, there will be an appropriate approach and prioritization as one issues will likely be the root cause of another one.

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Could be a separate video

[@SheepyG-DGV]

The BIGGEST hurdles I had to overcome for a pretty decent backhand (in my opinion) firstly rounding, secondly timing, and thirdly nose down or nose flat. I still can't break 450 but I don't care anymore, I'll have to gym or do very small fixes on foot work and timing. I'm still struggle getting off the back foot and full brace foot but I'm okay with it

[@vijilant]

I've been doing field work mostly (not much playing) for about 6 years. Watching form guides, videoing myself, etc. In that entire time I've never broken 350. For a year or so I was doing at least four hours a week. Haven't watched yet, but this better be good ;p

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

What happens if the video isn’t good?

[@SoCal2420]

Not a Saints hater by any means, my best friend played for them for 6 seasons and is a Saints HoFamer but that hat is hideous lol just had to get that out before saying love your content man. Keep up the good work. There's only one other person I like watching for form and that's Will Schusterick. I appreciate you for helping this older feller

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Thanks for reminding me. I have to finish watching Will’s latest video

[@AlexAtterbury]

Josh, you're looking really good. Nothing to do with disc golf.

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Thanks Alex

[@TwannGoDisc]

I knew I liked you Josh! #WHODAT!!! Even tho they're ehhhhh. Also, backhand form videos are always appreciated!

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Glad my choice of football team has sealed the deal on our relationship

[@haze9491]

@@OverthrowDiscGolf😂

[@thajoker9813]

This is for myself to track improvements and anyone who is wondering if this playlist helps I am new to disc golf started October 2023. First course almost all throws where nose up most shots hardly got the disc past 150 feet. Made it through the first two videos already saw a big improvement in the field almost no throws nose up leading to more consistent shots and a bit more distance. I’ll try to update as I make it farther into the playlist still ironing out grip and lead arm.

[@thajoker9813]

After working on the grip and lead arm for a couple weeks I’ve been able to comfortably throw around 250-300 now. I feel satisfied with my understanding of the first two so on to the off arm!

[@SwankyDiscGolf]

Mmm I got it I’m ready to go

[@dennisobrien2399]

Hi Josh, I really like the videos you guys do. I gave you affiliate credit when I got my techdisc, and I ordered a gyro-box! Is the order in the play list the best order for somebody fighting a nose up issue? Are you going to do the same treatment for forehand?

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Thank you so much Dennis! The same treatment will be done for the forehand. Nose up is one of those things that I feel like can be dealt with it anytime and will probably be dealt with multiple times throughout a form journey.

[@dlewisfl]

What happened to the "thick Marty McFly" guy?!?! 😁 Congrats on the weight loss!

[@Grannyknockers]

Finally got everything to come together and click this week. Man this sport is 100x more fun when you throw 60mph vs 50mph.

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

That is definitely true lol

[@angieb8941]

Winter is coming. Have y’all ever experimented in virtual reality? I have a quest 2 and I can practice stand stills (FH and BH) in VR using off the chains disc golf. Last winter I even recorded myself using my iPad to make sure I had good technique. The game will NOT force you to throw correctly but I can tell when I yank toward the end of the throw. It goes way right. I need to figure out how to record mixed reality. I also have a net and just got tech disc but virtual reality is just one more way to get in lots of reps when stuck indoors.

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Oh yes. We’re big fans of VR. But not sure if rewards good form

[@pyrizposey9140]

Been watching all these vids. Just started playing 2 months ago (max drives are only around 325 feet) I have a handicap in that my left foot has "drop foot". I'm still trying to develop muscle memory but that x-step is really clunky for me because of my left foot drag. Any tips on maybe a modified approach that I can really hone in? I'm so new I haven't had the chance to develop any bad habits with only getting on the field maybe 10 times. Thanks for a place to develop, keep up the good work!

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Maybe you develop more of the crow hop instead of X step? Unsure but it’s something I would tinker with if staying on that left makes it clunky

[@KhufuhK]

325 for 2 months is great. It took me almost 5 to get there myself

[@MiguelAlvarez-gr9eu]

Should this be considered the first step before moving into the next videos? I am still struggling to bring the elbow forward and not round the disc. I was wondering if the other videos in the playlist address how to bring the elbow forward more.

[@chadsmith32]

Should I start working on a standstill first?

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Probably? Depends on what you’re already coming in with

[@BaronWorsham]

If somebody is throwing an accurate 300, how do you recommend attacking form improvements? Biggest problem first? Starting from the feet? Etc

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

It’s case by case for me. How long do they have? What is their goal? Etc. if that person is trying to get to 500’ that is a much different process than them trying to get 350’

[@MichaelBrown62497]

Came here for the knowledge of the brotherhood of the disc, leaving with a question. What's the model of that UA jacket?!?

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

I’ll have to check the tag I guess. Got it from Ross

[@Fantastik87z]

True ballers!

[@gregh7628]

Where is the new playlist to follow along?

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Click on our channel. There should be a playlist menu option

[@gregh7628]

@@OverthrowDiscGolfI see the playlist but don’t see the backhand playlist. Do you have a link please? Thanks for your help. God Bless

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

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[@Cabelly]

Tigris & Euphrates. Moved away from the regulars I would play with. 😢

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

😭

[@Cabelly]

@@OverthrowDiscGolf haha...my bad

[@Cabelly]

That's what I get for fixing my backhand in board gaming.

[@ryanbridges7749]

so i got great vids of me without doing a follow through (didnt know i was)/Videos of me with lmk if you want them. So i was basically reverting some of my body weight into my arm and shoulders too stay up and look at the disc, it hurts i heard one time eagle say if your body hurts after an 18 youre doing something wrong. lets just say when i started a follow though i ripped some skin of my fingers not a bad thing improvement in my eyes some athletic tape and good as new.

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Yep. I remember the first time I understood this concept. I only had 30 minutes of daylight left but I had to go test it. After just 11 throws I had developed a blood blister. The body was ready but the fingers were not lol

[@TheBerryTV]

Does this mean new forehand playlist is next 😁

[@SamuelB-]

Hi

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Hey

[@fiveseasonswillard]

Great video as usual. But dude! You are looking sick! Can you please do a weight loss video?

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

Thanks. We talked about it and decided it probably wasn’t best for the channel

[@fiveseasonswillard]

@@OverthrowDiscGolf Well I know my physical condition is affecting my form, so it may be more relative than you want to publicly claim. I'm committed to getting in better shape and you are inspiring me to make that a priority. So, thank you!

[@pyrizposey9140]

First!

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

You win

[@OverthrowDiscGolf]

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