How to Backhand Pull Like a Boss

[@Ronanmai]

damn what a lucky dog to have a pro frisbee player as an owner.

[@weirdomanofawesome]

This is exactly the kind of video I was looking for to fix my backhand huck! your videos have improved my game so much keep up the good work

[@ryanlowe6243]

Thanks for taking the time to write that Kenny! It's a huge honour to get that kind of feedback and I really appreciate it.

[@Velixity.]

My teacher introduced my class to ultimate frisbee and it’s super fun!

[@jancoheese8334]

This video is brilliant. It took me hours to figure out all of these smaller details that makes a massive difference and here it is all perfectly summarized. Well done Ryan.

[@ryanlowe6243]

Janco thank you! Ya when you add up all the little things it really changes the throw eh? Make sure to check out Rob McLeod's channel he's 100x more knowledgeable than I am on throwing long!

[@jonathanmalloy8263]

Coaching YCCS this year, one of our team pullers and I disagreed on where to stand. I was insistent that he should be left side of the field for a backhand righty pull, he wanted to be on the right and let the disk float in at the end from out of bounds.I wasn't 100% confident I was correct in telling him to do it my way, but I'm glad at least 1 person agrees with me =)

[@ryanlowe6243]

You have at least TWO people who agree with you! There's me, and I don't know much, but there's also a national distance champion and it's hard to disregard someone who holds world records haha www.ultimaterob.com/2012/10/03/pull-diagonally-and-have-deeper-more-consistent-pulls/

[@taitluste7221]

Very clear points that make a lot of sense. Did not know how many things there were to think about. Great practice tips at the end. Can’t wait to try them out.

[@ryanlowe6243]

Thanks for the comment Tait!

[@paulkrans2950]

Thank you so much!!!! My backhand pull is soooo much better. I'm throwing one side of the field to the other side.

[@brandonwilliams7401]

Loving the content Ryan! Keep it coming. Mad props from Dubai. Been sharing your videos with my team here in the United Arab Emirates.

[@ryanlowe6243]

Thanks Brandon, super cool to know my videos are being passed around in Dubai!

[@ClintGriffin1]

Excellent video! I appreciate that you went to an expert even though you are already pretty darn good.

[@ryanlowe6243]

Thanks Clint keep in mind most of the footage of me throwing is after I binge practiced Rob's techniques!

[@michaelmatejka1068]

Love it bro! Great work, thanks. I've always struggled backhand, I rely on forehand too much lol

[@ryanlowe6243]

Same! It's the superior throw IMO

[@marcczyz9204]

Hey thanks for all your advives Ryan, big up from Brussels !!!

[@rowankennedy8123]

Is this bonnerworth park?

[@ryanlowe6243]

Yup 👍😛

[@Squeegemon]

Slick footage, like the drone shots!

[@noahspaetti2594]

Love the video! This is exactly what I needed, I've been trying to work on my pulls lately

[@ryanlowe6243]

Thanks Noah!

[@whidzee]

Some great tips there I'm going to try next time on the field. One thing I found helped me get longer throws was using a powerball hand gyro. Made my hands and forearms stronger which got me a few extra metres on my throw.

[@ryanlowe6243]

Great idea, would never have thought to use a gyro for training!

[@whidzee]

@@ryanlowe6243 neither did I. I got it to help with wrist issues I was having from using a computer mouse too much. The benefit to my frisbee was a lovely surprise. My flicks and hammers got the most improvement from using it.

[@ryanlowe6243]

@@whidzee Cool, that's a great idea to train your wrists - they're such an important (and clearly overlooked, from a training standpoint) part of the throw!

[@StephenFoged]

I think you missed the part about how many steps and how the footwork is for the pull. (fewer than most people think). That was what improved my pulls the most!

[@ryanlowe6243]

Thanks for pointing that out! I'll get more specific on the footwork in future content, thanks Stephen.

[@DasFrenchman]

Keep gettin' it bud! The videos are awesome, much needed content.

[@ryanlowe6243]

Thanks Frenchie! PUL represent!

[@EddieArcher-fv5ln]

Is that bonnerworth park it’s too bad they’re turning it into 16 pickle ball courts

[@d.s.karthik4844]

Does the same grip work for regular backhands? Also, the skin under the first knuckle seems to be pinching into the disc, which is kind of painful. It also feels like the disc is going to slip out into the initial grip (the steering wheel grip with the second knuckle on the disc's edge). Is it a common issue with first-timers with this grip? Or is it just a matter of time to get adjusted to it?

[@ryanlowe6243]

I find my backhand grip changes depending on the distance I need, which is just old habit. This video is about pulling and is aimed at setting up a grip that will give you the purest spin and the greatest glide, which will contribute to longer backhand throws. The top players are probably able to set up with a similar grip as this and be ready to throw any distance, without having to change grip. So I'd say if you're learning, use this grip for all of your backhand throws, and that way you're ready to throw long or short - which will make it harder for a defender to read what you're going to do. One exception to point out though, is that a pop pass will require that you get your fingers splayed out under the disc so as to push up as you release - and this is probably the most valuable throw to master early on. Regarding the discomfort you're feeling with the steering wheel grip - you'll get used to it. For me, at the beginning of the season, my hands are pretty sensitive until I get slight calluses from throwing and catching. I even get blood blisters from harder throws and catches. So my guess is you just need to give it time, and your hands will grow accustomed to the adjustments you make to your grip.

[@AntoineDDavis]

00:04 Master the backhand pull with expert tips. 02:50 Improve backhand pull technique by adjusting grip and wrist positioning 05:16 Pre-cocking your wrist adds spin and eliminates telegraphing. 07:41 Rotate head for a bigger throw 10:05 Master the backhand pull technique for more power and distance. 12:31 Choose the right spot on the field for aggressive backhand throws 14:38 Practice backhand pull angle for maximum distance 16:42 Play the overthrow game to improve pulling, offensive jump, and catching skills 18:43 Increase distance in backhand pull by focusing on strength and practicing high-volume throws Crafted by Merlin AI.

[@haydenbrown1726]

Ryan that’s sick we should def play when you come back

[@ryanlowe6243]

For sure!!

[@KarmicPatina]

I'm a disc golfer...this is really good stuff to bring to my game

[@ryanlowe6243]

Awesome, glad it helps! Release angle will be a bit different depending on what disc you're using for disc golf vs. the 175g ulti disc I'm throwing, but you'll likely have figured that out ;)

[@kinghughes5244]

I just new in your youtube video. Thanks you for your video.

[@scarsyndicate]

These tutorials are better than Brodie Smith’s

[@ryanlowe6243]

Wow thanks for the huge compliment! Brodie's unreal, huge respect for everything he's done. Hopefully he kills it in golf now, I think that's where he's heading next.

[@jean-danielboudreau3190]

I agree!

[@Denis-ux7ir]

Brodie Smith tutorials are way better

[@pugsnhogz]

Brodie was never an amazing instructor, he did a lot of things well intuitively and tended to not offer enough specifics

[@ivailoharalampiev6147]

@@Denis-ux7ir Brodie Smith and his overloaded self estimation? ...nope

[@markbram9546]

Great video. I'm a new subscriber.

[@ryanlowe6243]

Thanks Mark, your sub is much appreciated!

[@iTheGM]

Great video. I empathize on changing a long-established backhand grip. In December last year I adopted Rowan McDonnell's thumb placement. He bends his thumb up and pushes down at the knuckle rather than the pad of the thumb. Crazy smooth release, but I had an unreliable backhand for a couple months. Drove me nuts.

[@benmaloney4181]

big ups PTBO

[@gregor_man]

Thank you, I enjoyed it. Useful advices. What weight of disc do you prefer or propose for distance throws? Do you prefer a slim disc for that or a little gibbous one, which has more drag and lift? And what about these for MTA?

[@uniteentierly2773]

thanks Ryan

[@nickolasholt7137]

I appreciate the catch disc form/ultimate or even just for fun. Do you throw Disc Golf? If not, you should. Its the greatest sport ever in my humble opinion. Plus Canada has so many dope course cheers

[@ryanlowe6243]

Yes I play disc golf too! Awesome game. Love it. Those drivers go forever, then I return to throwing the 175g and it's like throwing a futon haha.

[@ronhecklinger1845]

Do you use weighted disc to strengthen throws? are there ways to weight a frisbee?

[@ryanlowe6243]

I have thrown weighted plates (10, 25 and 45 lb) to increase torque strength for frisbee, yes. But I haven't thrown weighted discs per se.

[@hkitty239]

Great

[@paulkrans2950]

If I were to have thee chance to meet 1 youtuber for the whole day it would be you. Btw I've been doing the "Unstoppable Ultimate workouts and it's been helping in a few places.

[@ryanlowe6243]

Thanks that's a huge compliment! That's awesome you're seeing improvement with the workout... what do you find the workout is helping you most with?

[@paulkrans2950]

@@ryanlowe6243 I'm enjoying Yoga / Stretching and Band star. I haven't had the chance to do enough of the others. Also I've been practicing my Backhand pull and forehand pull and I've been getting them the whole 70 yard field.

[@csnowsnowsnowsnowsnow7515]

That kid doing the filp was sick

[@kinghughes5244]

I good for throw but I didn't know about that thing.

[@tenzenchang1673]

Is the change in grip applicable to shorter throws?

[@ryanlowe6243]

I fan out my fingers under the disc for a pop pass, but otherwise this grip is what I try to set up with for all backhand throws, short and long. It seems like it just creates a crisp release with plenty of spin. I've actually had team mates have difficulty catching my backhand throws after making these subtle grip adjustments because there was suddenly way more spin on the disc than they were accustomed to!

[@subspaceanomaly]

@@ryanlowe6243 I've had that issue, you make the perfect pass for the score and then watch it spin out of the catcher's hand. Playing with spin is where throwing discs really has its gratifying depth. A gyroscopic wing and parachute.

[@ryanlowe6243]

@@subspaceanomaly Beautifully put!

[@subspaceanomaly]

@@ryanlowe6243 great for freestyle and disc golf! Long live frisbees

[@samuelbaltzly121]

Have u ever played disc golf?

[@ryanlowe6243]

Yup I play disc golf a few times each summer. I only use a driver and a putter, I'm not yet involved enough in the sport to have a full range of discs for different shots. I prefer to keep my hands free for things like beer haha.

[@geneoluminology]

Lovvv U tooo...muxh lovvv..thankss sooo..blessings from LO Spain

[@Enapuenn]

What is this song

[@ryanlowe6243]

Unreal song eh! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGm9g3aOrpqpnqM

[@Enapuenn]

Ryan Lowe thanks

[@nasserrihan6942]

So throw it more like a disc golf disc, got it.

[@ryanlowe6243]

Good call. Disc golf is great for developing longer throws!

[@jasonary2217]

that dog can read the disc better then me

[@mccookies3664]

Relatable I’m pretty fricking bad at ultimate but I love it

[@drdolittle7419]

0:30 This dog is 50% of the record, where's their credit? I mean running down that disc and catching it in your mouth?

[@cristhian3724]

QUE VIVA EL ULTIMATE 3 AÑOS ENTRENANDA

[@D_W_223]

Totally thought this was about disc golf lol, still good stuff though

[@ryanlowe6243]

Haha I was wondering if it would cause that kind of confusion. Especially with BOSS in the video thumbnail like that, being a type of disc golf driver and all. Personally, I've found that my backhand drives in disc golf have improved using these same techniques. Apart from release angle, I'm fairly certain most of the mechanics can be of benefit in both sports.

[@D_W_223]

@@ryanlowe6243 yeah, it's definitely relevant to putter throwing

[@bilboswagins4514]

Ryan Lowe yeah you got me as well! You’re right many of the mechanics for both sports. DG you are reaching straight back and pulling straight through with the nose angled down (relative to the discs flight path).

[@frentz7]

wow, twenty minutes .. [ takes out notepad ]

[@MK_337]

good info, terrible music.

[@joshuaammer4314]

I think you could revolutionize this concept if you stopped saying pull. The throw is a push from left side. Not a pull from the right. If your left side is the faster side, you will rotate around yourself faster. You push with your left side, throw out to 10 o’clock(ejected from your chest and the wrist cock), and spin your chest around to 3 o’clock - 5 o’clock. Think on it.

[@PLAYERJLC]

20 mins 😂