Pro disc golfer Paul Ulibarri Shows You How To Practice Strategically

Hey everyone! I feel pretty proud of this one, played a good round at Kilborne in NC and tried to really focus in on explaining my thought process/strategy for practice rounds in preperation for tournaments, and just some tips in general that I hope will help you improve your game.
This was initially a Patreon exclusive that my Patrons have had access to for a while already, but I wanted to share it to the main channel to show you guys what kind of exclusive content you can expect for Patrons in the future!
If you like the content and want to help my channel grow please consider heading over to my Patreon and supporting!
/ paululibarri
Thank you for watching and sharing and to everyone who is already a supporter, I appreciate you all! Much love
You can also grab some merch here: (be sure to check back every now and then as there are occasionally special runs of different items)
shop.lisopen.c...

[@augustprice7550]

This is why I got annoyed when someone on r/discgolf said Uli is dumb. Yeah he's a goof ball, but if you think he is dumb you aren't actually listening to him talk about disc golf. Uli is one of the most analytical golfers in the pro field he's broken down and rebuilt his own game multiple times and continues to do so. If anyone wants to become a better disc golfer this is who you should listen to because the tools he uses to get top 10 finishes are the same ones you can use to improve your game. Thanks Uli for being such a great ambassador for the sport and showing people that disc golf is about thinking about your game just as much as it is about execution.

[@matthewpinkston9437]

Going about your normal life and speaking eloquently is one thing. Public speaking, or being on camera is another level, and for as much as he speaks on camera I think he does a good job.

[@jacobclaeys5178]

For real he goofs off and stuff in the micd up practice rounds but anyone with a brain can tell he knows what hes talking about if you actually listen to him. One of my favorite people in the disc golf world.

[@setgeeks]

Apparently Jerm has 5 accounts. I can't think of any other reason their would be down votes on this video nice work Uli!

[@Daniel-from-Texas]

Love videos like this! Great course management advice.

[@crj9393]

I respect the hustle you've shown this past year, Uli! You've really become one of my favorite touring pros thanks to your personality and abilities. And your KZbin channel is becoming one of my favorites. Can't wait to check out 'From Scratch to Scratch'. Keep it up in 2021!

[@chadchotia4114]

I agree. Very good insight on intelligent decision making and how to apply with your own skill level. Disc golf gets players thinking "must park with that perfect throw" off every teepad, and becomes frustrating when you cant. Making educated decisions and high probability throws makes the game much more enjoyable.

[@mang0Master]

This is best practice round of disc golf I've ever watched! There are plenty of practice round videos out there, but your video gives context and strategy into your mind set, disc selection, and shot selection. Please create more videos like this!

[@johnmaher5887]

"I'm not lucky, I'm playing intelligently". After this video, I believe it, Paul. Great insight into your thought process. Thanks for the video!

[@michaelfontanarosa8161]

I realize this video is 2 years old but it just popped up on my Home view probably because I've been watching so much vlogmas this year. I just came back to the game 2 years ago after a 20 year hiatus (job, family, blah, blah blah). Re-discovery of the game has been an absolute joy and your PDGA videos are some of the best breakdowns I've seen. The ability to do something well doesn't always translate into an ability to teach. You do both superbly. A quote a coach/trainer of mine once shared..."Luck is when preparation meets opportunity." Training, preparation, intelligent choices increase the probability of things unfolding in your favor (often referred to as "Luck" by those less prepared). Keep rockin it Uli!

[@176novick]

This kind of video helps new players like me a lot. Breaking down the hole, what disc to throw and more importantly how to throw it. Thanks and make more videos like these. Your going to win in Vegas, my money is on you bud.

[@agetori7743]

All good points. I like the "think you're the furthest away" thinking so when you get there, you think "oh it's not that bad" and make that f'r!

[@mattfuller7663]

Uli, you are a content producing machine! ...not only the quantity, but the quality is over the top.

[@scottharrison1924]

This is a great video, haven't heard practice broken down quite like this. I appreciate hearing your entire thought process.

[@keonikahala8531]

This was buy far the best calculated break down video I’ve seen and yes I want to see more videos just like this.🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@connerloes7224]

I consider myself a good putter and have played for a long time but that was one of first things you said to me that I had never heard too many ppl focus on making it instead of just form and a release point so true and simple

[@ctoepper]

Uli, you’re the best - this video speaks volumes to your professionalism, dedication, and passion about the sport. How lighthearted you can come across in the ‘mic’d up practice rounds’ doesn’t give way to show how thoughtful you are about your own game. Glad to see someone take themselves seriously but in a healthy way- thanks for the fuel to keep wanting to improve 💯✊

[@zevacher]

Yep. This is why Uli is going to become one of the best, if not the best, DG coach around. This info/content is pure gold.

[@chriscrowder8621]

I love these type of videos. Between your channel and Ricky's I learn so much about what to look for. By far my favorite to watch for information. Plus you bring my kinda humor! Thank you for your vids!

[@fountainofyouth5]

You're a great teacher, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@turgeonphysics]

Master teacher! Insights and communication. Useful for any level.

[@thedstrom1]

As a relative beginner this is very helpful! Playing in my first tournament next weekend, so I’ll be utilizing these practice tips all week long!

[@hmfrye]

In March of 2021, I got back into Disc Golf, after a 4-5 break ...I let life & work distract me. As part of trying to improve my form, I attended a clinic and started watching "how to" videos on YT. Then I started watching whole Tournaments, so I became familiar seeing Paul provide commentary ...but I had no idea he had instructional videos, until one came across my feed. I really like how he breaks things down and the way he can clearly explain concepts/techniques! Needless to say, I subscribed and will begin binge watching his videos.

[@jaynorris3631]

Yes this is what I want. A lot of people put out a lot of fun content. But let’s be real. We are watching you guys to learn and get better at this beautiful game.

[@TheCWHatton]

This is why I completely appreciate Uli, Sexton and Koling. They're not keeping it a secret. Hope the chest/ribs are back. Cheers from Canada!

[@RyanTradesFutures]

Hey Paul good luck on this season! It's easier to hear you when you face the camera, than when you turn your head away.

[@PaulUlibarri]

I know, working on getting a lav mic that clips on to my shirt so it's not an issue!

[@rossmctaggart2729]

I'ts not luck it's calculated risks 👍

[@idrivea911]

18:16 This is some fantastic advice. Do as much prep to help yourself as you can so that if your execution isn't perfect you've still got the best possible chance of success. Awesome stuff, Uli!

[@flieingtbird]

Most thorough and cerebral breakdown of a round I've ever seen. Don't think I could learn more from a 20 minute video. I'm really excited to go practice after watching this. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PaulUlibarri]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariosimmons8960]

Of all of the videos on disc golf I've seen- this one has been the most transformative to my game. You're the best.

[@andrewreitinger6315]

Videos like this are my favorite to watch and the way you break down holes and shots is on another level. Thanks for the great info and fun video man!

[@DJPK1]

Pure gold! Your insights into how you breakdown and calculate the risks vs. rewards is really valuable!

[@moneyhogg5703]

Uli you're a great teacher thank you for sharing your knowledge of the game and being selfless good luck this year!

[@whitefordfalcon2359]

This video is absolutely the BEST guidance on practice rounds that I have EVER seen, Uli! Appreciate you taking the time to walk, think, and talk us through your round. So helpful! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jeremygestson6159]

Great video explaining some of the looked over thoughts. Consistency, picking misses, comfort in your shot. Like you said. Hard work over skill

[@million_smiles_disc]

Wow!!! I can’t imagine having your mind breakdown the holes and individual shots like that. Thank you so much Paul. Love it!!!

[@cbrunson66]

Thanks for the contributions to the growth of disc golf as well as the excellent commentary and instruction. Love your channel and instructions!!

[@JohnBell3]

This is brilliant. Your methodology, careful thought, and step-by-step approach to every hole is great.

[@Peterisheree]

These are the things I'm always telling my friends. We all just started in 2019, but watching guys like you has helped improve my game ten fold. Watching you also taught me to take your misses in stride and do what you can from there without it affecting you going forward in the round. Got my first tournament coming up and I'm excited to take it to the next level. Thanks Mr. Prime.

[@SouthernRG]

Born to teach brother!!! You have lots of patience! Thank you for the videos!!! This is your season!!!

[@ShanePenn55]

One of the best teachers in the game!!! I learn something new every video!!! Thanks and good luck in 2021!!!

[@genelowe9634]

Hey Paul, truly enjoy your videos, they always give pause for - "Food For Thought", have put in to my game play several of your tips and have seen improvement, so keep them coming!!! Got HOOKED on Disc Golf about 4 years ago playing with my Son in Utah, I am 71 years young, hope to be playing for a time longer. Gene Senior Disc Golfer

[@mattm8291]

So rad that a professional disc golfer is doing this on a course I play often, love the video format of breaking down your shots on each hole, not many pros are making vids like this, it really appeals to the regular guy like me just playing for fun but still wanting to play well and understand shot selections! Oh and by the way I'm totally getting a Uli Z Raptor!

[@Arsnik23]

This is the content I’m looking for to be a better player. Especially with my first tournament coming up. Thank you!

[@richardolson9732]

I didn’t care for Uli too much at first but now he is one of my favorite pros and he is a fantastic commentator - he’s got a sweet logo, too.

[@stefandomagalski3722]

I've been playing Kilbourne since the late 90's and this answers so many questions. This info is GOLD! Thanks Uli!!!

[@brianmurphy3007]

These types of videos are great. Very helpful info. Thanks and please do more like these.

[@Imrightyourewrong1]

You're my favorite player and I love it when you and Big Jerm are doing your thing in the booth!

[@GF-oe9np]

Really appreciate that video, lot of helpful tips! Would enjoy more of these types of instructional videos

[@TheAIJ55]

Man you just got a new fan Uli! This video with all the explanations and tips was super good!

[@scmit109]

Still One of my favorite videos of yours Paul! If I want to watch a disc golf video, I keep coming back to this one!👍

[@Mike_Curtis]

4:50 I think this is the hole you played a cut roller right up to the right side of the woods going into the green at the Flex tourney this past Saturday. That was an interesting play.

[@alexcharlton6037]

Uli, you always have the best tips, I've learned more from you than any other pro. KEEP MAKING GOLD CONTENT MY DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@markbentley4410]

Great instructional video! I know it will help my game. Thanks Paul! Keep them coming!

[@Return_of_the_Matt]

One of the more informative DG videos I have seen in a while. Makes me long for some warmer weather. Thanks Paul

[@toolmanhunter3891]

Uli, thanks for breaking it down and helping the rest of us consider how the game should be played. Best of luck to you In 2022

[@billypearson3081]

Love the vision you have. Thanks for showing us how to break down the course so the course doesn’t break us down.

[@kylegreer6156]

Awesome breakdown! This is probably one of the best videos for every discgolfer new and old . I 💯 percent agree with intelligence over luck . Thanks for being that guy Paul!

[@thecornerstonefive596]

Thanks Uli for your instruction video. Keep sharing, you do a great job!

[@anthonymitchell8661]

Uli- another amazing video. Of course I love you dropping knowledge about how to play home course Killy, but hearing you breakdown the mindset of effectively managing each hole is gold. It boils down to think before you throw. Thank you - thank you - thank you!

[@RustyDangler112]

This might be the best disc golf video I've ever watched. Thanks!

[@paulfate2]

Thanks Uli, its nice to get the little details about the process.

[@jamesevans8398]

I think you made your best video tutorial yet. Keep them coming.

[@AprilJeremyF]

I love watching your practice rounds and other videos in general, but this one was great! Love the perspective you provide.

[@PaulUlibarri]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DamonSeverson1973]

This is awesome . I really like how you break down shots and how you think through them you need to do more of these. I really enjoyed it , lots of information . one of the best disc golf videos I've seen in The last 5 years since I started playing. Keep up the good contact man I'm always excited when I see you put out a new video. good luck this year, I'll be rooting for you.

[@per-eriksoderqvist1559]

Uli - The Jedi of disc golf. Great content👌

[@SouthernRG]

So I commented like 2 holes into the video the first time... now that I’ve watched it: this is the best 🤬 (bleep) video I’ve ever seen!!!! Paul, you’re the TRUTH!!!!

[@ace999lb1]

I'm only 5 minutes in but I have to stop and write this comment. Paul, this is exactly the type of educational content that I love from your channel. Keep these coming!

[@jferguson311]

Love the walkthrough video. Thanks for doing it.

[@rattnroll1989]

I really enjoy your videos all the way back to some of your clinic videos from awhile back. Every time you say farther I think further. I will always remember that from one of the practice rounds with Big Jerm. When you said troll me.....I didn't go to school that's why I play disc golf..LOL never gets old.

[@cfd_26tln21]

Great video, Uli! Love seeing how you calculate the risk vs reward of different lines! I think the way you show your options for missing is great too. Gotta play for the "better" miss if your playing the riskier shot. Keep up the awesome videos, good luck on the tour this year!

[@starchyldd]

This video is by far one of the best videos I have seen to actually teach and how to dissect a hole. I woul dlove to see more of these videos, and get into your mind and way of thinking a hole though. Thank you for this!

[@JohnRAtwood]

As a newbie, I love these kind of videos. Thanks for sharing your thinking!!!

[@marcwiner6707]

Amazing video Uli! This is exactly how more pros and trainers should do videos. If every successful pro disc golfer did one of these videos on their take/approach to courses, warmups, practice, etc., this sport would grow exponentially! It needs to be more widely accessible to us normal folks so we all can help promote DG! Awesome job as always!!!

[@Yallcheatin]

Awesome product Uli! Thanks for the in depth process

[@pryormagic4813]

Paul, I respect your game. Great content yet again. I have been blowing up my game since watching your down the fairway videos and this one I think will bring me tot he next level! You’re awesome!

[@michaellongoria8152]

I loved this tutorial round! Without the commentary accompanying your shots and shot selection, fans have to educatedly guess the why behind the throw. This is great for beginners to intermediate players like myself - and I’m on board for more of these rounds.

[@baileybrown811]

You are the ultimate tactician in this sport. Along with Mr. Sexton of course.

[@zendiscgolfer]

Definitely, you show keep posting videos like this Paul it's always nice to see how touring Pro's practice.. Thanks

[@propulldiscgolf5373]

This is great stuff. Hearing a top 10 player in the world go through their thought process throughout a practice round is gold. Even better when it's your home course!!!

[@1badegg09]

I love seeing these technical break downs of shot selection and course attacking. I imagine at this point it's something you can just naturally incorporate into your game but as a novice it's eye opening, I was already thinking "midrange up the middle" and then you pointed out how throwing the Machete on anny would open up the gap. Great video, looking forward to the next!

[@unicorn_catcher]

Yes, more please. This is gold. Thanks! Love your content.

[@Shmodizz]

Good luck on this season Paul! You’ve been a huge inspiration to me, whenever I think I’m too old at 23 to try and go am pro or pro cuz I didn’t start when I was 7, I always watch your videos cuz you not only work hard at your age but always explain why you work hard and continued to act as if there’s all the time in the world to be better. You’re the man!

[@Lucas_kdg]

Thanks for sharing your way of thinking!

[@billerrub]

Hope you do more like this. I like to hear the thinking process behind individual shots.

[@LazyBoy1369]

For a beginner like myself this type of content is awesome! Really informative! Thanks.

[@Yelbomsirhc1]

Paul, I love your coaching because you are really good at accurately describing what you're doing. For example, in your earlier videos on backhand throwing mechanics. This is no small thing-- there are tons of pros who in my opinion do NOT describe what they are actually doing. I watch the videos in slow mo of their throw mechanics vs. how they describe it and there is a total disconnect. Just because someone can do something well doesn't mean they are good at accurately explaining how they are doing it. The other thing I like is that you aren't Eagle or someone capable of routinely throwing 500' backhands and sidearms. So your advice on a video like this is much more useful for a more normal player or a total noodle arm like me.

[@mikelynch26]

Love this content. Quickly becoming my favorite pro along with your back and forth with Jerm.

[@eggward5094]

This right here, is the reason you're the team captain for Discraft baby!

[@MartinLarsenO]

Get this man to 100k! Love the content - good luck on the season!

[@tannertagg7999]

Thanks Uli- I wish there more videos like this. This was super helpful to me as I work on hitting gaps and dropping strokes.

[@lucuspollock8121]

Hey Paul thank you for posting the best content on KZbin to help make people better golfers. I appreciate the time you take to explain your shots and why you take them. Good luck in 2021 uli.

[@toshidiscgolfjapan4852]

Great insight on your play in the course! I live in Japan and the community is still small and don't have much chance to learn from someone. These contents are so helpful for someone like me who are not in the US. Thanks and keep rocking the 2021 season!

[@farmingmaestro]

Absolutely loved this video. Hearing what goes through your mind as you approach a hole is very educational, and something I will try to apply to my game

[@MrTuxedosAnime]

Always love the videos Uli. You were one of the first pros that I was introduced to what I started getting into disc golf last year. Good luck at Vegas!

[@calvinfloatsaway3612]

Getting to hear your mental processes throughout a round is such a helpful thing. Not only does it show your overall decision-making, but its nice to see you acknowledge the way you are playing that particular day, and how you adjust to it. As a player who is trying to learn, thank you.

[@jwoellhof]

Can't wait for the gazelles to come back in the spring. Nothing like green leaves and cheerful chirping for a walk in the park.

[@PeachyKihn]

Paul I just want to thank you. Excited for the regular season both professionally and for myself with all these new tips and tricks you've given.

[@iantimesten]

I'm a Charlotte local and I absolutely love this type of video. I will definitely try to use this mindset going into my next round. You made Kilborne look easy!

[@corey8910]

Because Kilborne is easy ya noob! :P Also loved the breakdown btw.

[@steviefresh5343]

Great video. Truly one of the best disc golf educators. Thank you Uli.

[@richbagley3841]

Hey Paul, Great video, It is very helpful when you break down your thought process like this! Thanks so much for taking the time to help out us newbies! You are, hands down, my favorite touring pro.

[@jaboc83]

Fantastic. I would absolutely love to see more of this.

[@zeta8512]

Thanks Uli for lugging a camera through a swamp. Great round played with some extremely valuable insight! Talking strategy is not something I see often in the world of disc golf, but it is one of the most important parts of the game. Great video and I'm rooting for you in the 2021 season!

[@trixytv1577]

More videos like this one you have a great way of explaining the game just started disc golf and I think I'm hooked thank you Paul

[@jameskamphuis1901]

Excellent content and tips too ...nice to hear from an actual pro ...a professional approach to every aspect of the game...even picking in Jerm