Putt BETTER in 5 steps (a real game changer for me!)

[@Latitude64]

Do NOT press the link! 😘🤘 /Jonathan bit.ly/47CrPnG

[@jaccob73]

I just want so say one thing as a beginner. Jonathan's videos are the absolute main reason I bought some L64 discs. I am convinced his content makes higher sales to begginers more then any of the endorsed pros. He's so relatable to us with all the struggling, practicing, fails and wins its unbelievable and I'm sure I'm not alone with that opinion .Keep him close L64, because he's totally worth it!

[@Latitude64]

Wow thank you so much for the kinda words. Really means a lot ❤ /Jonathan

[@JayDeeTee]

I can just jump on that train! Fav discs are from Latitude and m bag is 90% L64. I mainly watch Jonathan for motivation and learn and add overthrow for technique Infos! Whats your fav forehand (forehand) driver Jonathan?

[@Butzy621]

Haha. After watching a handful of these vids, I started looking for those black on black hats and the hoodies are pretty cool too. Planning on trying out all brands of discs though. Will definately be adding L64 discs. Love the content. If you can make me laugh, you get my subscription, likes and shares.

[@Alliat6364]

I must second this! When I started out I got almost only Innova disks. Now half my disks are Lattitude 64°. Just yesterday I bought a “starter set” for my son with Saint, Fuse and Keystone… Yeah, I see now it says “Advanced” all over the box. I guess he’ll just have to put his big boy pants on! 😅

[@freedomgunsandliberty]

Facts. My next order has some latitude disc in it just because of his content

[@ccmaster]

The dude really put on a full suit and tie looking all dapper just for a 2 sec clip.

[@Latitude64]

That is correct :). Had slippers on tho. Didn't show. Mighty fine combo 😂

[@jordanandthesphinx]

I’ll try not to overstate this…. You have the best dg content on KZbin. Thank you for really “putting” 😉 yourself out there. Keep up the great work! I highly suggest you find a local putting league (or start one yourself). It’s a ton of fun and a huge confidence builder for putting under pressure. Cheers!

what he said

[@sticky3507]

Liked this comment for the pun 👍

[@ChristiaHall]

100 Percent. I'm new and trying to learn and your videos have been the most helpful to me. Thank you!

[@dasbuj]

My friends showed me a great putting practice drill that sort of automatically finds the putting range at which you start to get inconsistent, which for me is one of the biggest things to work on in my own putting. The drill works like this: Get a random disc and put it on the ground 10 feet from the basket. Putt 2 putters in succession at the basket. If you make both putts, flip the ground disc backwards to extend the distance slightly. If you make one putt and miss one, leave the ground disc where it is. If you miss both putts, flip the disc forward, decreasing the distance slightly. Use 4-8 putters so you don't have to run to the basket every round. After a few rounds, you'll arrive at an area where you might make both, you might only make one, or you might miss both. It'll show you the range you need to work on (spoiler alert: it's a much smaller distance than you probably think it is! My challenge range ends up about 18-20 feet...). And the more you work on it, the larger that distance should get. Soon those 18 footers that you use to step up and think "uh oh, I have to make this one, but I could totally miss it..." become automatic for you. And plenty chance to develop shot style, grip, routine, etc.!

[@sticky3507]

I’m going to use this drill today! Thanks :)

[@livinlifeoverfifty]

This sounds fantastic! Going to definitely try this! Thanks!

[@dasbuj]

@@sticky3507 let me know how it went for you!

[@dasbuj]

@@livinlifeoverfifty lemme know how the results go :-)

[@trizkit995]

Thanks for this! Just picked up a pack of putters going to use this method.

[@Walmartin86]

I’m not gonna lie. I’ve loved watching you journey and seeing your form improve! It’s really motivating and you putt release looks so clean after all the practice. Your “timing” is also way way more consistently smooth and looks the same in all the clips be really jerky before hand.

[@Latitude64]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@Yrian96]

Practice making putts, don't practice missing. Find a distance where you never miss and just putt alot from that distance, it sounds weird but it works. Someone else probably said this, but it's the best tip I've ever come across.

[@Latitude64]

This makes a lot of sense to me. Thank you :)

[@jamesgilbert124]

It's great that Thomas could be so open about how much he really likes you. I know most of us in the comment section agree with him.

[@Latitude64]

Haha yeah :). And I´m really grateful for both ❤🤘

[@jayray9527]

Why does this not have millions of views. I have searched for this lost ark video, and I have finally found it! if your passionate about disc golf, and want to get better! Learn about discs and flight patterns then immediately watch this video!!! Then Practice A metric ton!!!

[@bryanfellenbaum9250]

That putt with missing footage, and the improvement putt!

[@photographybyliamanderson1659]

This is one of the most realistic, wholesome KZbin videos I’ve seen in a long time. From where you were to where you are now because of the practice you did. You showed the reality of practice that it doesn’t go well always but over time it definitely helps. You’re a ledgend. Comedy keeps me engaged too

[@Latitude64]

Thank you =)

[@derrickmoreau3974]

Just one final tip that I have found to never fail! Smile. Smile prior to putting, it puts you into a better mindset make or miss.

[@shroder1]

Never stop making videos sir.

[@Latitude64]

Never! :)

[@ifyouwereme]

I love it. Someone named Paul? This was entertaining. The hardest to imitate disc golfer becomes the one that gives you the greatest success.

[@TheNwla]

Jonathan should be added to the Ambassador team!

[@marcuspowell2510]

You look like you are shooting AT the basket now, while some of your first putts look like you were just trying to hyzer/float them in. I still have a lot to learn but shooting AT the basket has really helped. Keep it up and thanks for taking us along.

[@morganhart4723]

I think he is finally getting the itch to get better.

[@mpbx3003]

As always, the best Disc Golf content on KZbin. It's not a pro player showing off pro player things it's a player starting from the beginning, showing the full beginner process. We all start somewhere and it's nice to see that not hidden!

[@andrewthompson5012]

2022 is going to be such a great year for disc golf! Cant wait to see more content come out from Latitude 64. Jonathan is the best!

[@Latitude64]

Cheers, Andrew :)

[@pbodys16]

Holy crap you are so right. I cannot wait!

[@bryanfellenbaum9250]

Robbie C showing up in a Lat64 video! Also another great one.

[@Latitude64]

Yeah he´s a great guy! ❤

[@shiftonephoto]

I could tell the biggest thing from the old putts is the new putts you're really following through and committing to the line. Looks so much better!

[@Ostlund_85]

”when I do everything high….” 😂😂🌿

[@mattsmithis]

A little bit of colored tape makes a really good budget disc dot to aim at!

[@Iliyena87]

The amount of strokes saved is great in it self, but the actual close misses is the best improvement I'd say. All the old misses resulted in a not at all easier comeback putt where'as your new photage shows an easy comeback putt in most cases. Saves even further strokes being able to miss "safe" and thereby trying even longer putts with more confidence! I have tried some different putters and I think the DD Deputy feels really good in the release, not had the time to practice with it though.

[@johnshepherd6925]

I have 5 Judges in Classic Blend and absolutely love them.

[@fuzziemunkey]

Couldn't have said it any better. That was the first thing I noticed is how much better the missed putts were vs the first time.

[@AlexAndreKnudsen]

I think you have to realize... His instruction is funny and helpful but none of the pros miss "safe".

[@AlexAndreKnudsen]

Worth a birdie chance and Sunday risky par, just to guarantee a par

[@Iliyena87]

Eh, yes they do, not intententionaly as a safe miss ofc. But they putt different on different baskets, and many use different techniques at different distances and situations to not go to long no matter what gets in the way. And by this they only have to worry of a rollaway when hitting the basket missing low or high. Using a more push putt over a spin is one way eg. Not all pros are fearless ;)

[@NickCarroll]

Even your misses were closer, Jonathan! One thing I like to do before I putt is tell myself "Stance, Grip, Line, Rip" and those things help me dial in my positioning before I putt. I get in the correct stance. Once settled, I make sure I'm holding the disc exactly the way I need to, then I build a line from my body where the disc will go back to, to where it needs to go. Then I let it rip along that line.

[@EzComEzG0]

Out there so long, the snow started melting lol. Good stuff!

[@TacoBlake]

Thanks for inviting us on your journey! Your “approach” is entertaining and educational. Fun game and Fun instruction!

[@21sandh]

Awesome to see you wear those chains out!

[@hubterk]

Come for the content, stay for the outro banger 😤

[@Latitude64]

RIGHT!??! It´s soo good!

[@concertcakepop2592]

I will someday figure out why I just love this guy. He is so much fun to watch. I truly enjoy it. If I am having a not-so-great day, I watch one of his videos and I am back to the "me" I like. I can't thank you enough for that. Nope, just can't. And I even improve my disc golf to boot. Win-win!

[@Latitude64]

Thank you so much. This made me really happy. Have a great day!❤🤘 /Jonathan

[@karllafrolf3673]

WELCOME BACK JONATHAN!!!!! WE MISSED YOU!!!!! Hope fatherhood is going well!

[@Latitude64]

Thank you so much! It was great and so is going back to work. I've missed it! 😀

[@ItsAlwaysRainingInWa]

“She has a lot of power in her puts” cracked me up

[@tonyriedel4421]

Finally, someone else putting with Mercys, I'm not the only one! They are great

[@JessEversForever]

I’m obsessed with this guy

[@michaeltroyanovich7434]

Dude you’re great! Thanks for calling me out. I need to PRACTICE my putting!

[@bobsagetiswatching]

these videos constantly have the highest production quality in all of disc golf- love it!

[@chappiediscgolfcarts9376]

What was first? The chicken or the egg? The egg ofcourse, because dinosaurs lived before the chicken...... love your videos!

[@jameskamphuis1901]

What helped me alot was to get more spin on the disc by making sure my hand stays in the front until the release....and focus on the spin of the wrist at the end ...hit your release point at the same time

[@patricknelson7965]

I too like to add the additional variable to my putts. Love the extra challenge.

[@cowens3747]

As a small thing I do but helps me so much is try and focus on a point mine it the pole in the chains or a specific link in the chains

[@kartuvinku492]

Bro honest, your putt on 10:35 was smooth and powerful

[@balooc2]

quick tip i got from a friend on spinputs: tuck the disc in towards your forearm so the disc touches the arm, try to throw it flat and BOOM. now i can put comfortably within atleast 7-10 meters.

[@xposition2001]

Most important tip, be confident!

[@kevinherndon5613]

Yes, I'm subscribed!

[@Latitude64]

Thats great, Kevin. Thank you!

[@powersurge9029]

Thank you. Played a round today and my putting was not up to par. Even said need to work on my putting. Clutch.

[@kevinfraser5179]

I have never felt so called out before just watching youtube.

[@Latitude64]

😂👍

[@DoctorLoveRWC]

Yea i started with a hyzer putt then i met the WIND. So now I have like spin push putt with fan grip. I am still trying to get the right putt. Thanks for the video

[@million_smiles_disc]

I have been playing a long time but definitely still consider myself a beginner amateur. I do have one tip that I always tell all my friends. Have you played catch with a friend? It is so much easier to throw a ball a disc whatever to your friend. Think of the basket as your friend. My friend is named Rob and he sometimes drops the disc but when I really think about throwing to a person and not a basket it makes it so much easier:). Jonathan, you should give the basket a name:)

[@gregrussell1787]

As a Spike (with the grip pads) fanatic... The new Royal Sense plastic is amazing! Gotta be grippy to get that snappy spin! Now we just need to bring back the Spike in Royal Sense!

[@whitetrash81]

Moving finger from rim to similar position like you ended chanded my putting game. Also tens of thousands puts in a year have helped :) still my putting is from where I´d like it to be. yeah, i go to putt some

[@mbsouthpaw1]

This is awesome. I have always taught people looking to improve putting that the first step is to find your "true natural" putt; the one that you can re-create without thought. Once you find that, pointing it in different directions is trivial. And the first half of the video shows you doing that. The other thing you need is data and feedback, and I see you doing that too. One suggestion. When thinking about how to practice, the very best distance to focus on is your 50% make range. For that, I putt in pairs, and if I make both I step back a pace for the next, and if I miss both I step in. Make/miss stays right there. This puts you right at your 50% range and then I work on extending my 50% range. How far back can you push it? Also, don't forget to work on longer putts. Those 40+ footers take more power and are different, so make sure to include some distance putting in the mix. Finally, practice hyzer/anhyzer and straddle putts. Not only do you need those specific putts sometimes, but they'll make your default putt better too. Cheers, and GREAT VIDEO!!

[@wilsonpate5928]

Robbie C with a shoutout! Roll tide.

[@johnmorgan233]

within choosing the disc is choosing the plastic. I love jawbreaker plastic for the grip. I don't like some premium plastics because they feel slippery, even though they last longer.

[@Latitude64]

Yeah I hear that also. Gonna to into plastics in the future. Have a lot to learn there it feels like. I think I would agree with you there. Slippery doesn't feel ideal for putting

[@devin920]

Best disc golf content on YT

[@PacNorthOR]

Jonathan’s back! LETS GO!!! Please please please do a video of Jonathan and Ricky!

[@Latitude64]

Might happen who knows. If he´s forced to, haha 😂

[@joshuaheck6495]

Some of the best DG content on KZbin!! One of the many reasons why I started with Trilogy and continue throwing Trilogy Discs!

[@mjlxbox]

Yes! I love putting with mercy

[@johnhubbard95]

I hope you enjoyed your leave, but I really missed your content. It is so fun and entertaining.

[@filipcza]

You improved a lot! The old putting was typical beginner putting: Timing off which leads to weak putts which don't go straight but start to fall or fade left. The new putting has much more energy and you can see this when the putter flies straight and does not fade because it has more spin and speed. Look at how much force pro players have when they putt. Ricky has almost too much power, many times short putts bounce out of the basket. He is more nervous with short putts because of that. Also when you are nervous while putting, you loose power and at least my hand becomes jello, mainly the wrist and then the spin is not there and then I have a beginner putt all over again. So for me the most important thing to get a powerful, straight and consistent putt is wrist action. If the wrist does it's job, the putt is good. So especially when I feel the nerves, I put all my effort into my wrist so that it will send the disc with enough spin and power.

[@jasonclark4922]

I love this Info. I can watch all the putting videos on KZbin, but none explain exactly what I'm dealing with and what to do and where to go also. Well done, and thank you from Minnesota.

[@felixramos4253]

When I first started putting, my outs were going left as well, like hyzers. I rectified this by turning my palm up on release. It acted more of anhyzer making the disc fly straight for the entire flight. With more of a flop putt I found major success.

[@aatutalja1876]

"This is great man; full spread!" :D

[@khutzone5526]

You're learning! Ahhh! I'm so happy for you're putting my friend! May the birdie be with you! Keep getting the reps in brother.

[@joking78]

I was just thinking yesterday... "Didn't Jonathan promise us that the videos would start up again?", then I got sad... You guys are my favorite disc golf content creators!! Thanks for giving me my fix.

[@andreasericsson6989]

This might be the best and most helpful discgolf video on the internet. I started sinking 25m putts more often than not after doing this instead of trying to copy what one's "supposed" to do.

[@nAricxd]

After only 16,5hours thats so much better. Think about pros spending thousands of hours on their putting game. Keep up the good work :)

[@MSFB4EVER]

Absolutely love all of these videos! Thanks for all the knowledge and humor!

[@Latitude64]

Thank you so much! :)

[@jacobtyman3726]

Your videos are fantastic! That bit with the mannequin was hilarious. One of the best to watch on putting is Philo Brathwaite. Very good teacher.

[@Latitude64]

Thank you! Yeah I enjoy it too. He seems like a great teacher :)

[@nsmith1388]

Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your time with the family! Being super selfish, I'm glad you're back with content!

[@Latitude64]

Haha it was great thanks for asking. But also great to be back :)

[@fisherguy45]

You’re back!!!!!! Awesome

[@jacquelynrieser7928]

You are my spirit child. This was great.

[@Highway75S]

This video got me out of a putting rut. Thanks for sharing your experience. Super helpful

[@dbak322]

That song in the beginning is awesome! Thanks for helping with all your amazing videos.

[@kevinchiles9638]

As seen in some comments. I too suggest circle 1 practice with measurements. Short distance warmup shots to get comfortable and confident. Then work your comfort zone out. I use a rope with incremented knots tied around post of basket for quick reference.

[@GregoryKarlovits]

Amazing video Jonathan, your putting stroke looks great! Putting is all about doing what works for you, and you discovered that with SCIENCE.

[@carjoh1777]

Kick ass putting and music Jonathan! 🥏🧺🤘

[@clintoncopple5338]

My putting style is unique for distances from basket. For example, under 8m I putt slightly hyzer and 9m and over I keep it flatter. Also practicing the different stances to avoid obstacles is something I try to incorporate every other week. Getting out every day even to throw only 50 times is a good rule to keep.

[@roddinandracin1153]

First channel I came to for putting help, and my name is kevin, I've subscribed

[@jebediahpkrookshank]

I like the musical selections, both the background music and the in between music scenes! Keep Crushing the Great Videos!

[@Latitude64]

Thank you. Have a great day! =)

[@יהודהשנוולד]

This is the best video ive seen in a while

[@kathyplate5526]

I loooovvvvveeeeee your videos! I went to my first clinic yesterday. Obviously, a beginner. Plus I’m old. Retiring in 7 months so I need a hobby!

[@discgolflife]

I was practicing my putting last night in my backyard! I've found out that my straddle putt is most accurate up to 20 ft. My rock putt is legit up to 25 ft. After that my plush putt turns into a full out spin putt. Bending the elbow into your waist line generates a lot of power but I miss right to left a lot. Eventually I'll get the hang of it lol!!! Much love!!!!

[@DavidRodriguez-rr7rh]

Liked the follow through, I will incorporate it in my putts. Thank you

[@zackjohns323]

Not a tip, but I need you to make a Spotify playlist of all the metal you listen to. I love it

[@miestrog.967]

I needed to hear this. I'm stuck in this spot. Trying to remember everything I'm trying g to fix. Trying to find my style. Trying different styles. Struggling from trying too hard and not consistent. Taking me longer than 16 hours I'd say

[@PurpleBrad]

Ok that "recreation" got me :D

[@Latitude64]

Great 😂👍

[@Hirmumyrsky]

Jonathan, about your routine; in the future, you should add walking up to the disc/mini to it and my suggestion is that you walk near the spot, look at the basket, and do that "successful putt" weird face with the hand's motion too definitely... whatever - just so the basket knows what is coming and can fear for it. Also, this might prepare you for the putting. But scaring the basket, that is the most important! ;)

[@timh8976]

Great video as always Johnathan! So glad your back! 👍

[@friscobaldo]

Glad to see you back! I am inspired to re-jigger my stance... To the backyard!

[@jonathansalgado9194]

Most entertaining videos on disc golf form out there! Keep um coming!

[@knutovekihle5001]

Finaly back! Kids all grown up, and you can entertain us. ;-D

[@Latitude64]

😂😂👍

[@kevinbecker992]

Kevin here. I subscribed. 👍

[@octogintillion]

got 'im

[@TehPhuzzy]

That is a huge improvement. Your newer puts were way more smooth and they disc wasn't overly nose-up, only the right amount. It is likely you were shooting high and left because you old putting style had the nose way up.

[@sirchippyton]

You genuinely freaked me out when you asked if I had Subscribed. Lucky for me I was already Subscribed.

[@Latitude64]

😂👍

[@villekonttinen5018]

Hey, it's great to see you in action! love the content and I'm looking forward to see more! My own putting looks actually pretty similar to what Calvin seems to be doing and in case it will be of any help to you I'd like to share my thoughts about it. I tried to come up with the simplest way of explaining it and the most effective thing would be to just take your putter and the grip you found. It looks just about perfect for this. (have mercy and get a grip Jonathan) and just start gently popping and hopping it upwards with the fingers under the disc. (in a way it wont leave your hand ) When you find that nice spring-like fluid tempo you can try uncurling your wrist while doing it and the disc should move from next to your hand to in front of it. That's the release point when you are actually putting like this. Now you just add that to your normal arm motion and the disc should have a nice clean straight up and forward flight. This is how I found my own putt, Instead of building from stance to release. I tried what I can do with literally just my fingers, then what happens when I add the wrist movement, what does the elbow movement has to add (I can pretty much putt from 5 meters by just using fingers, wrist and the elbow) and (finally for me lol) if the movement starts from my shoulders. At this point I started feeling it's pretty much all I need and ended up what I would like to call a "minimalistic" stance. Adding any more to it just doesn't do anything for me but add more variables that can result in a miss.(maybe just little more hip and leg action if it's a long putt) And finally some overall tips I'd like to give is to just be relaxed. Like seriously, try putting in slow motion. You'd be surprised how slow you can move and still have a decent putt. This way you also have time to really observe yourself and take notes of for example the angle of your disc and where you release it. Which leads to the next tip which is just to experiment with the angles when you putt (flat, hyzer, anhyzer, nose down, nose up) and another angle to watch is your shoulders, avoid slouching. (not that you'd be doing so Jonathan) I have that tendency and it helps greatly to put my otherwise useless arm behind my back while putting.. the other useless thing that came to my mind is that I sometimes feel that my pinky is in the way and scrapes the rim on release so sometimes I just lift it up or hold it behind the ring finger if it's a problem. One important thing for me is also the plastic and firmness of the disc, I prefer a more softer, bendy, eraser like surface which I think kind of softens the springy release to make it more smoother in flight versus a very hard stiff kind of plastic. so that's another thing to experiment with that as well (I putt with westside discs soft Bt Shields but I have a Pure and the zero medium plastic kinda works too, sadly I don't have a soft one to compare) Phew. a long one.. this is why I don't write much comments. But I hope it's clear and offers some help or insight to anyone reading :)

[@rudedogg9133]

Soooo I became a fan of this channel because of my love for classic Swedish punk bands like Anticimex, Totalitär, Mob 47, and my love for classic Swedish death metal like Dismember, Entombed, Grave. I would like if you could get one of those guys could find out if they enjoy disk golf and get there opinions on form, technique, and if they play on the road.

[@Latitude64]

I mean if I can get a round in with Meshughah that'd be great 😀.

[@rudedogg9133]

That would be awesome! Also I love the little music in between the “scenes” especially the metal ones but I do love the electronic ones also. And I also like watching the evolution of your love for disc golf ⛳️ cheers! Progress 🌈! 🤙🏾

[@ronnyringstad4515]

great to see Pølsa from Smala Sussie is doing so well

[@danielsigursson6215]

Some truly great pointers here. Such fun to watch your process as always. Love how you went through a lot of pointers, tried them and four YOUR preferred style. Will be doing the same to find MY preferred style :D

[@rodhenderson5635]

Great videos and I really enjoy the music used which I usually don’t give a hoot about

[@Mfisher1980]

This is great. Love, love your style. 👍 one super great tip is to have fun like Jonathan. Thanks for this great content.

[@veektorHugo]

You found your groove amigo! Now you just have to keep at it and maybe come up with an internal comment that will reenforce past success. Example: walk up to 25 footer, I say to myself. I've hit this before and will right now. Positive reinforcement right before you start your routine.