Seeing How Far I Throw in Disc Golf?? | Disc Golf Tips for Beginners

[@Merc-Antoni]

I am 2 weeks into a 1 year journey of throwing mids and putters only and man, embarrassingly my game is much improved. Lines are straight, feels more like actual golf instead of caring so much about distance. This doesn’t really apply to this video but I felt like telling someone.

[@Dayphid]

Dang. 50 weeks to go. Stay strong fam.

[@jimmyleckrone840]

Once your ready try a 7 to 9 speed light weight. I would not go over a 9. I throw a heat which is a 9 z lite. My 11 year old got it for him and I love it.

[@TehPan]

I'd add that throwing more mids and putters highlights weaknesses in your form, and can help with distance. Believe it or not throwing mainly putters helped me push my max backhand distance drivers over 400ft.

[@mikeye69]

3 rounds into my mids and putters only chapter and so far im scoring around the same. it helps not having so many options. im hoping to highlight the weaknesses like @TehPan mentioned and since im not getting as far off the tee im also working on my upshots. so far so good but i dont plan on going for a whole year lol. good luck!

[@thetank7164]

I feel like when I only throw only mids and putters I start throwing things nose up because you can’t tell that much when you do that. But as soon as you pick up a driver the nose angle is super important! Just a thought.

[@johanjofo]

I’m a 49yo man from Sweden 🇸🇪, who discovered discgolf 9w ago. Simpley love it. My longest throw in an open field is 91m/298ft, with a Discmania Origin. On my local course maby 260ft ish. As every beginner i want to throw longer offcourse, but being accurate is more important i realized the hard way, deep into the dark woods 😅😅 Love your content Robbie 🙌🏼 Greets from Sweden 🇸🇪🥏⛳️

[@elisabethe8055]

I am not here for your length, i am here for your knowledge and wisdom of disc golf. I appreciate your advice and i have learned allot. Period.

[@deadflight84]

You saying size don't matter? 😝😉

[@elisabethe8055]

@@deadflight84 Oh maaaan! That first sentence leaves it open for free interpretation, doesn't it? Sorry, English is not my first language! 😂

[@DiscGolfandOATmeal]

Your backhand made me feel good about my game for about 15 min, and then your forehand brought me back to earth. LOL

[@grimreefer213]

Hard to be good at everything, we all have our strengths and weaknesses!

[@DiscGolfandOATmeal]

@grimreefer213 I have been playing a year, not sure I have a strength yet. LOL

[@bensuddueth6587]

I’m brand new to disc golf and have only been playing for two months, but I find myself constantly watching and enjoying your videos-keep up the great work! I got into disc golf because I love engineering, aerodynamics, and creating things, so this hobby was a perfect fit for me. Right now, I have two goals: to throw a backhand 300ft by winter and to get a disc PDGA approved and into a pro’s bag. One goal is definitely easier than the other! If you continue your backhand journey, I’ll be right there following along.

[@gregreid7607]

Hey Robbie, The virtual lessons sound amazing but we dont know how they work... What equipment we need... and what to expect. I would love to see a video about virtual lessons to educate those like me that need to know a little more before I commit. Maybe record a lesson to share... Love your videos and hope to find myself signing up for some lessons in the future... If you have already shared... ignore my feedback and I will look a little hard. Have a fantastic day. :)

[@RobbieCDiscgolf]

Great question and idea! I'll have to see about recording one of them! I know for some folks they meet me in a field, but you can pretty much do the entire lesson from your phone! Some do it from the computer, but most are on tablet or phone! We'll go through form or putting (student's choice on what they want to work on) and I have a multitude of camera angles set up here in the office to show what body positions you're trying to get into, as well as have you stand up to get into those positions yourself. For folks that want to throw during the lesson if they have a net or something set up we can certainly maximize the time there. But we've had folks take the call from the course all the way to the home office. I'll see about getting one recorded and posting it though!! If you look up Overthrow Form Reviews they do monthly, it looks similar to that except with it being one on one it's incredibly interactive for a chance for both of us to ask very specific questions to get the most out of the time!

[@johnsd333]

I often grind field work.

[@wesfoto_vegas]

I turned a beginner friend onto your channel. He loved it, said there was some really helpful info. And, don't listen to the haters, they go onto the internet, usually anonymously, because,, well, I don't really know why they do it, but ignore them. You really are a good guy who really is trying to help people.

[@moonshineorv7962]

I do this twice a month, really improved my understanding of how my discs fly

[@cringelurker]

Highest tier content as usual, Robbie! Thanks for sharing and showing us the way. This is precisely what my game needs right now. Let the hurt people keep on hurting people while you stay bringing the positive energy we can all photosynthesize. 🌸🙌

[@brianguinn7463]

Thanks for putting yourself out there

[@Chris-qq2cu]

That Lorcana dye is phenomenal!!!

[@RobbieCDiscgolf]

@@Chris-qq2cu I really want to get the main ink symbols on some of my favorite discs. Like a Felon with the steel icon?? Sick!!!!

[@kenkrehbiel1931]

Great video. I can throw 400 on a good day, but was confused when I couldn’t consistently birdie a 350 hole. Turned out the hole asked for a 350 hyzer, and my best 400 throws were big wide open flexes… Definitely good to know your distances and discs, but super important to know how much distance is lost or gained on different shot shapes.

[@sebmeunier3528]

I love doing this field exercise, especially since I play at different elevation every 6 months. My advice would be to not just throw all your discs once, but throw then 3 times, in the same direction/conditions. 1 throw could be a shank, another could be a fluke. Get your average distance for each disc and if you're a nerd (aka know a bit of maths), get your standard deviation on these 3 throws, this will show you the discs with which you are the most consistent. Bonus point: map the average distance of your throws to the speed number of the discs. If/Where the curve flattens, that's the max speed disc you should throw for now.

[@brianreigle7905]

I have gone to my local field close to my house and just throw different shots and then get my measuring wheel out and see how far my shots went and what type of shot I threw with each disc. For me I found I have a much better understanding on what each disc can do and my rough distances on each disc when I try to rip on it and just throw a nice even powered shot. Like most I would always like to throw farther which is a work in progress but at least knowing what my discs can do and distances on them is really helpful when I'm on the course. As for your distances that you can/can't throw it don't really matter to me vs how easy it is to follow and implement some of the techniques you teach. I find your videos informative and easy to follow. Really appreciate the videos you put out. Thank you.

[@cfrasermusic]

Hey Mr KZbin Man. How on earth do you think you're unqualified to share your knowledge and experiences with us? And what does distance have to do with truth? Keep on keeping on brother. Ppl might give hate but they still watch the videos. I'm here for a good time and a long time. Great video, thanks for being vulnerable and sharing with us!

[@nanadolphin]

I coached swimmers for years who got much faster than I ever did. Not every NFL coach played in the NFL. Dorks are gonna be dorks, keep it up Robbie

[@scottboyle7547]

Nice job, bro. Thanks for putting it all out there!

[@Ongzhikai]

Thank you for this video. I have been playing for awhile and seeing that your distance is about the same as mine was really encouraging. I always find your videos interesting and useful. I recommend them all the time.

[@missedmandodg]

Literally watching this right after I got back from a field work session. I love practicing this way, it really helps to know how far I can throw my buzzz or my vulture or any disc in my bag on a max rip when I'm on the course or prepping for a tournament. I do it about every 2 weeks and it's so cool to see improvements. Maybe it's time to book some RobbieC lessons to really dial it in...

[@POWORDISC]

Push! I am 9 months in on learning backhand as well. Let’s get it!

[@micahcavender6073]

One of us! One of us!

[@robertjones1730]

This is great info for new players for sure. I also do this, flat ground, no wind and experiment with distances so I have my most accurate discs for a 150,200,250,300,350, and 400' shot backhand, and the same for forehand. (different discs). Then once I have done all this work figuring it all out, I take a sharpie and write this info on the top of the disc so I don't have to rely on my memory when I have 30 seconds to pick a disc and shot shape and execute it. Extra tip: when you buy a new disc, take it out to the field with your preferred disc for that shot and put them up against each other like a battle for your bag. You're getting reps and building trust with a disc

[@rjreliv]

This was great! I did this and found out my sweet spot is 200-250 for accuracy and what discs would do it more often! This drill has helped me shape my bag this last year in ways throwing at courses one shot at a time never could! Also has improved my overall scores by giving me a better aiming point for each throw because I know how for to expect it to go

[@homerclark9553]

I got to a soccer field once a month and throw a selection of disc I want to focus on that month. This video gives me a better idea of what to do next time thanks Robbie.

[@DolphaysDiscGolf]

Love your videos Robbie, keep em coming!!! ❤

[@richardlee196]

Robbie got that lightning PTSD after that one round. Smart man to throw in the open field with ominous clouds presenting themselves. Great video good Sir.

[@jasonrieckmann8366]

Everyone wants distance. I only play with 7 speed and down. But you always hit your lines and know your discs. You would be surprised how many people you can beat. Gotta play your own game. Bad back and knees I know I ain't ever gonna reach 4-500. Your videos are not only informative but entertaining. And you explain it a lot more entertaining than Overthrow which is also great videos. LOL

[@paulkinney2324]

Thanks for this video. I have done this. Not just to see how I'm doing with distance but also to check out how discs are beating in. When are you coming down to Loxley, Fairhope and Foley to make some content?

[@griffincaswell7201]

Thoughts about using Udisc for measuring throws?

[@robroy_in_atx]

Folks missing the point and hating on playing in the wind. Set a base line for yourself in calm conditions. Or just kick rocks and play in the rain. Great vid Robbie.

[@wolfblade]

Just did this last week actually. I took my mids and fairway / slower drivers and ran them for about an hour and twenty minutes. Measuring each disc with UDisc. It directly applied to playing this weekend, since I could walk up and know that a standing throw with my Mako I can hit 180 all day. Such a helpful thing, as long as you don’t rip every disc and blow your elbow by being a caveman.

[@campitts9356]

Good stuff

[@kieronmckay4276]

I think going into field sessions with a goal or intention is super important even if it’s small or so big you probably won’t get there. You may not hit your goals but it guides the work your doing so your not just throwing hard and getting frustrated. Cause if you’re working on distance and you’re at a plateau like most folks eventually will hit, unlocking that next 25-50ft is SUPER hard and can be SUPER frustrating, particularly if you’re like most people and don’t know what you’re doing wrong. Pick a thing to work on, whether that’s footwork, some timing piece, whatever…film it and see how you do. Reflect on are you doing that, taking reasonable breaks between throwing sets and try again. Every now and again something gets incrementally better, and on rare occasions something unlocks. Most of the time nothing will noticeably change and you’ll have to find the little wins like “I didn’t really do that timing piece consistently but I did get a few off where I did that better” and those are the tiny little wins that get you from one session to the next that eventually help you see actual improvement. Example…I am like Robbie in that distance plateau, I want to hit 400ft…so I tend to alternate between working on footwork cause I do a bit of the Brodie front duck foot opening too early thing, and improving my arm whip cause I have a tendency to ‘throw my whole arm’ at the shot where my elbow is opening too early. I have other things like getting the core involved in my reach back, and the angle of my reach back…but it’s picking out the main “wrong” things that are keeping you from getting to your goals and attacking those first…in my opinion.

[@t.stegall5270]

When I do this exercise with any wind, I will do it twice, from opposite directions and average the two to get a reasonable distance for the disc. When I am just looking to see how far I can throw not specific to any inidividual disc, I will take a group of discs from 7 speed up to 12 and throw 22 drives. I then toss out the shortest and longest throws and average the other 20 throws. I do this periodically to see if my form is improving to produce more distance or more consistency with distance.

[@matgbx5897]

Man, don't get down on yourself. You've done a lot of hard work and your form for the most part looks really good. Just gotta eliminate that swoop and you'll be slinging them a lot further no doubt. I believe!

[@MonkeysFightingRobots]

All the open fields by me always have the worst wind, so frustrating!

[@ronaldmckissor168]

Good video. My issue is the brace and timing. lol

[@BlackGoldVermont]

Great intro

[@Braddley77]

I use going to a field and throwing as my work out. I’ll throw a putter round, then mids and then drivers. Jogging to the disc and throwing them back. The last round I take all my favorite forehand disc. I’m just like you, 325-350ft average. If anything I would want to be better then throwing far would be accuracy and being able to throw the disc where I want it to go. I think accuracy is way more important then distance for the average disc golf player.

[@jaimeperry7326]

Why walk away, in a tournament you can't drop because of the wind. If it's windy you can learn a lot about how your discs will fly and how far by practicing on a windy day. Thanks for the content and all you do for the community.

[@RobbieCDiscgolf]

I can totally agree on working in the wind! If you're trying to see how the wind affects the flight of your discs it's essential. Today I was just trying to feel out distances though and the wind feels like it can have both a positive and negative effect regarding those numbers. Too many folks throw in a tail wind and think their distances are higher than in reality, and that affects their shot selection on the course in a negative way. Just as throwing non stop into a headwind could discourage your game and have you overshooting holes when out on the course. The base line feels vital.

[@jaimeperry7326]

@@RobbieCDiscgolf Thanks again, your content has been essential to my development as a semi competent disc golfer.

[@sgsgtvs]

Having something to aim at helps me throw farther when doing field work. Throw some discs without a target, then set up a basket about 20 feet past the disc that went the longest, then throw those discs again. If you're like me, when throwing with something to aim at, some of your throws will actually go past the basket.

[@TheTchieX]

I would also do this at a disc golf part off a tee pad, for some reason planting full power on grass versus concrete really messes with my head.

[@benoitsouligny863]

I love throwing discs in a field but a bit like in golf when your hitting everything on the driving range and not hiting anything on the course, i kinda dont get the same distance in a field than on the course, i kinda have to disc up.

[@DriftWizard750]

Yo Robbie c disc golf, why not throw a tech disc in the field as well?

[@thejoats7264]

video idea for you incoming: hire a form coach for your back hand and get some improvements. itd be sweet to see how some new eyes on your throw could help. You also could have cheated and set up to throw with the wind. but throwing into a head wind nerfed your shots. good video.

[@ogdiscgolfer]

Worst Donald Duck I think I have ever heard! :D But, great advice and thanks for the honesty... being real is so much more important than being impressive. Also, if we only highlight the good, we give folks the wrong expectations of what this wondrously frustrating sport is all about. Joy and Pain... life on either side of a disc. :D Thanks buddy!

[@seymourglass26]

Even a good Donald Duck is sandpaper in my ears, so this wasn't much different.

[@ogdiscgolfer]

@@seymourglass26 Fair point :D

[@SixSided]

I think it's also important outside of the realm of "how far can I throw this disc" in terms of confidence in short upshots. "Must get" birdies and short upshots are weak in my game unless I actually go out and get the numbers on my throws, then I become more confident in shorter throws.

[@ogdiscgolfer]

150 and in is where most people live or die. Thanks so much for your content! Keep it up!

[@michaelclaar909]

I've found throwing early morning or an hour before dark are my best chances to avoid wind. In the woods it doesn't matter as much, but for fields that is about the only answers it seems. YMMV

[@TheButlerNZ]

Not only did I START Disc golf by throwing in a field... I did it with my friend that got me into it, and we stood on opposite sides of the field.. which meant very little walking... and throwing the same 2-3 discs over and over... I got to 300ft before my 1st round with my own discs... (With a Jade... What a GREAT starter disc!!! (Shame I left it on a field, named & numbered, never to be returned... but I still find 90% of lost discs in Wellington get returned (if they don't land in that "Safe Place" where all your left socks end up.) Interesting observation... I would lay bets that if you throw 250-300 ft across a field to a friend... you will get more c1's than if you were throwing across that field to a basket... Think about that next time your doing an upshot... give it a try... don't overthink the shot, and say (out loud)... "Here you go [Insert friends name here]" and throw... I did this on my 1st tournament throwing a lob over a hedge, staring straight at the basket through the hedge and lobbing it out slightly to the side... dang near crashed into the basket and sat 1m on. We all forget that "Return to bag" skill shot we're all so good at yet ignore and overthink in a game... specially a friendly when you SHOULD be throwing weird shots... how else do you learn! (I basketed a grenade at 30ft the other day while telling someone about my "frisbee" throw while staring at the target... (ok it was the 1st time I actually put it in, but bags, tees and even a dog have been on my bullseye list with that one).

[@jameshatley9390]

Field practice in the wind is great practice. You'll have wind on the course, so get some chops.

[@footfaultdiscgolf]

I recommend throwing into the head wind then with the tail wind and then cross wind both ways to see how the different winds affect your discs. Knowing the wind is one of the main things I see that separate ma4/ma3 and even ma2 players from ma1 and mpo

[@AmateurMastersDG]

what is the elevation where you are throwing at? my typical elevation is around 6000ft

[@BlitzDG]

INTERESTING :)

[@StuG-pr9tf]

yeah, the best advice I could give a new disc golfer that has a bag full of discs is go to a field and set up a fairway with cones, or just natural O.B and warmup first for 20 minutes, then throw all your putters HARD with full power keeping them inside the fairway on an open field and record the "average max distance" of each throw. then move on to midranges...etc...etc... but you must keep the discs within the fairway lines ( cones ) whatever you use. people need to challenge themselves. I have a friend that only plays one course. he won't do any field work whatsoever. I could help him so much he has no clue how he could improve his game in just one year of field work.

[@Gynan]

To anyone who needs to hear this, once you can throw 300ft, just focus on putting. I started off throwing 300ft as a brand new player with 10 years of experience as a handler in Ultimate. I focused too much on distance, and can now throw 450ft without issue. However, my putting range ends at 25ft. After that, I go from being 90% accurate, to 40% accurate at the edge of C1, to 10% accurate in C2. I went from thinking long distance drives were the coolest part of disc golf, to admiring people who can putt from 40ft with ease. Most holes are designed around the 250 to 300ft mark anyways. Go practice putting!

[@dennis3224]

Tbh I don’t regret grinding my distance first at all. I think it’s cool to throw 400+ feet

[@Gynan]

@@dennis3224 I don't necessarily regret it either. I shine on bomber courses and even get eagle looks on some Par 5s. As the saying goes, "Drive for show, putt for dough."

[@jettmuehlbach6591]

i NEED that shirt!!! lol

[@knockkers]

I will take consistency over distance any day. I don't have massive distance, maybe 350 at my absolute max and that might be generous. I would be much happier if I could be more accurate and consistent.

[@coasternut3091]

I know I can throw around 500' on a flat field. However, on a course, especially a wooded one, I have to dial it back in order to hit lines and have the proper accuracy. I say on the course it's -100' from your actual max

[@from_fresno2443]

Dawg.....i need that shirt

[@WilsonRebuilds]

You’ve got great form… don’t be so hard on yourself 😊😊😊

[@Firearrow5235]

I'm going to run out and do this right now. Will update with distances. UPDATE Measured using uDisc's "Measure Shot" function and waiting for "Best" positioning (+/- 12ft). Measurements are in feet. Shots were backhand with either slight hyzer for understable discs or flat for stable to overstable discs. Putters S1 S2 S3 Avg Stabilizer 210 194 184 196 Pure 233 182 250 222 Luna 262 221 270 251 Midranges Bard 200 240 238 226 M4 262 254 190 235 Meteor 301 279 276 285 Drivers Thunderbird 271 259 273 268 Cicada 276 277 275 276 Explorer 270 280 285 278 River 266 296 298 287 Roadrunner 268 304 316 296 Note: Formatting was REALLY nice in the WYSIWYG editor (which evidently isn't) but hopefully it's still clear. 😬

[@serenityinsilence]

My longest backhand throw I’ve measured is only 317ft. Most of my throws go 250-275. I’ve been working hard to improve my backhand, but I’ve kind of hit a plateau. Where do I go from here?

[@lucifig_prime]

Hey Mr. KZbin man. I think that your lack of Flightowel tail probably limited your backhand throws. Need that counter balance.

[@RobbieCDiscgolf]

doh!! You are right!! Hahaha next time!!

[@BangingChains]

I would like to push to 400 on my stand still.

[@davismorehead2494]

Been windy all summer here. Have found I throw farther with a right to left wind

[@luchaunderground6830]

300 is my furthest throw. Accuracy and shot shape is more important than distance

[@andrewjung6987]

Wild how distance really isn’t everything in disc golf. Not to sound like that guy, but I can throw BH and FH both over 400 (BH PB- 520 slightly downhill, FH PB- 440). My putting is so terrible that I’m still just a 890 rated player lol. Robbie would smoke me in a round

[@gxr0ck]

Waiting for the day that all the Garrett’s out there will be greeted 🫡

[@NarfleTheGarthok]

Quite beating yourself up man!!

[@DadAboutIt]

Funny when people gauge coaching qualifications based on how far they throw. Just because someone can bomb does not mean they can teach well. Or a are a good student of something in general. There are some genetics and general athleticism involved as well. In my experience it I have benefited most from working with a fellow student of form that is a few breakthroughs ahead of me. They seem to be mentally closer to where I am than someone that has been bombing for decades.

[@thehauntedfisherman1792]

HA!! the muffin man!

[@davereloader8837]

I'd kill a puppy for a nearly 390' forehand. That would be very helpful. My goal for BH is 400' and at 56 I likely never will reach it.

[@1nmcmurray]

Lunas go far

[@Tacocheesecake]

i feel like this is the only fieldwork i do

[@ViralFYP1234]

I’ve never heard you say Jordan have you said that name?

[@jeffcronch5234]

Man, I’d love to see if my cues/tips could help you reach 450’, but I’m not sure I can communicate them well in a comment.

[@junianius]

Your Donald Duck sounded more like a Will Ramos.

[@pathape]

Nothing to be ashamed of. 95% people that say they throw 400, have maybe come close a few times in their life. Most of all non pro tour level courses require about 350 of accurate power with a good putt to be a 950ish player. What I’ve noticed most people that get to good form top out at a high 50mph to maybe low 60mph backhand on a consistent basis. Which typically leads to about 370-400 foot power with the right disc selection.

[@jamesfarabaugh6669]

Can't tell you how many times I've watched YT University, said "Ah, THAT'S what I'm missing!" then run out to a field to work it out and walk away having made no improvement whatsoever.

[@GoodStarfish]

bad donald duck = pretty dece creeper impression

[@tikimurtaugh4919]

Did you know the muffin man was a child murderer from back in the day and that lil nursery rhyme was a song parents made up to warn thier children of the dangerous man who would lure them in with muffins

[@rykoodasr]

I’d rather throw consistently than far.

[@TAS-gb5ph]

I kinda disagree with you when it comes to not throwing in adverse conditions. While frustrating, I think it’s very important.

[@CA-tk8yn]

If anyone ever asks you why you coach when you only throw x far, you shouldn't even address them. They never played sports for any team. The Coach is someone who can spot technique or form inconsistences, and offer advise to correct them. Let them go throw the shoulder out doing it their way. I coached tennis for years, and had many students who could take me in a full match. I think you throw a little guarded, like you had a previous injury and your protecting yourself without you realizing it.

[@papabrose]

I hope your coach is @blitzdg

[@GoodStarfish]

It's my struggle too, Robbie 🫂