How To: Proper Disc Golf Footwork (#1 Most Common Mistake)

[@AndrewBeezy91]

Whenever the topic of course breakdowns and tips for disc golf comes up, I always throw your name into the conversation. You've been a huge help to my game and your course breakdown videos are easily some of the best here. Keep it up Connor, can't wait to see what next season brings for you!

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

That’s very kind of you and I am really happy to hear that I have been able to help you on your journey and that you enjoy the videos! Thanks for sharing Andrew👊🍀

[@pbodys16]

This is gold. I 100% do what you are saying not to do. I noticed a about a year ago and had no idea what to do about it. Looking forward to correcting!

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

Glad to be of service!

[@jbennettpublishing]

Dude that fixed my backhand!!!

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

Music to my ears!!! Thanks for giving it a try!

[@johnkyhl2108]

You do a really good job explaining this. I got the same feedback from my disc golf coach. It feels awkward at first but makes a big difference. Great video, great content, keep it up!

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

I’m glad it is easy to understand, thanks for watching and for sharing my friend!👊

[@Formeroapp]

Good tip! Dance moves on point

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

💃🕺

[@derekknechtel1254]

Just saw in my form video that I do this as well. I wonder if this would also be the reason many beginners have similar distance (or achieve even more distance) while throwing from standstill.

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

This is a large part of it for a lot of people for sure!!

[@nicolaiberg6579]

I did that exact thing with my backfoot for a long time. It was a pain to eliminate that habbit, but once I fixed it, I really felt a difference.

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

I see so many people do this, but that’s good you were able to correct it!💪

[@ronjones-6977]

@@ConnorOReillyDG Crap. I've have NO idea if I do that or not. Calling my practice buddy right now. Thanks...I guess.

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

Hahaha I love it! Use each other as well as video evidence for your proof!!

[@billbittick]

I really needed to see this. I know for a fact I have a pointed away back foot. I’ve always felt I don’t come through the hot with my back side at all. Makes sense now.

[@malin_discgolf]

I didn't even know that I did this with my backfoot util I checked my recent form check video 😳I will try your tip and practice the footwork.

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

That is awesome to know this video helped you out! I hope the adjustments go well!

[@discbee9107]

I didn’t even know I was doing this till this video… and yep I’m half way closed on back foot.

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

There is a level of acceptance but the further back the harder to collapse!

[@OGgreezball]

Appreciate the solid advice Connor! 🤘

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

Glad you found it useful!

[@jeffreyabercrombie]

Greatness, the power begins in the feet

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

G’d up from the feet up

[@fitzinabox]

Great tip. I think I am pointing my back foot too far back.

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

Let me know if this helps when you get a chance to try it out!

[@fitzinabox]

@ I will. Haven’t been getting out much recently. But will start up again in the new year.

[@anthonymiller3987]

Wow I never even think about my back foot. I will now

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

Let’s go! Happy to be of service!! Look for more tips coming soon!

[@joshuabryant7340]

Back knee behind front knee?

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

In a sense you should be almost trying to push and rotate that back knee towards the pit of the front knee

[@JoeBishop-x3q]

🤘🍀

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

🍀👊

[@kurtheilman3809]

Not saying you’re wrong but Cole Redalen throws super duper far using that exact wrong foot position. (Or at least he did at one point haven’t checked lately maybe he changed it).

[@ConnorOReillyDG]

Cole is an amazing thrower especially every body part that isn’t the left leg. I love his swing other than that. He actually tore his hip this season because of this footwork so even though you can push through it, it is not ideal and will strain your body. So while yes many good throwers do this, as we age our body can’t deal with the stress as easily and injury can occur.

[@kurtheilman3809]

@ dang! I didn’t know that! I haven’t been following the pro scene as much this last year. Yeah I know for me pushing 50 I have had to change a ton of things to be able to keep throwing far without hurting. Your tip was one of the many things I worked on once the “KZbin” age began. Again wasn’t saying you were wrong I think it’s a great tip. Thanks for the info hope Cole heals up and best of luck to you and him and all the tour.