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What’s the difference between a flex shot, an S-shot, and a hyzer flip in disc golf? The 3 shots on this list are all very advanced disc golf shots, with their own unique shot shape and pattern of flight.
- How to Throw Approach Shots/Upshots: 11 Disc Golf Approach ...
What is an approach shot/upshot in disc golf? An approach...
- How to Throw Approach Shots/Upshots: 11 Disc Golf Approach ...
Jun 28, 2021 · New to watching coverage of professional disc golf? These are some of the greatest disc golf shots you'll ever see.
- Angle of Release and Release Point
- Trajectory
- Spin
- Wind
- Disc Type and Stability
The angle of release refers to the angle of the nose of the disc as it’s release. It’s the most obvious of all the factors to someone first trying to learn how to throw a turnover shot since it’s fairly logical that if angling the disc to one side results in a hyzer in one direction, then reversing the angle should help it turn in the other directi...
While angle of release is determined by the angle of the nose of the disc when it’s released, trajectory is controlled by the line on which the disc is pulled back and released. When a disc is pulled back and throw on a line parallel to the ground, the trajectory should be relatively flat. If the trajectory is angled upward, that is of course the d...
More than any of the other factors, the proper use of controlled spin to help a disc turn over is the mark of an expert. The stability of a disc is partially determined by how much spin it can handle before it’s natural fade is overcome. Throwing a disc hard and fast like you’d try to do when attempting a long drive is one way to generate lots of s...
You likely have heard or figured out that throwing into a headwind will turn a disc over/make a disc less stable, while a tailwind does the opposite. Very true. Wind is the one factor the player doesn’t control, but it has a big impact on the flight of a disc. When the wind is extreme, it’s the starting point for selecting a disc and flight strateg...
Back when I started playing a couple decades ago, the best advice I heard from the best players was this simple nugget: Pick a good all-purpose disc (back then that meant a Roc) and play with just that disc. Master that disc before throwing anything else. The wisdom there is that by learning with only that one disc, the player has no choice but to ...
Nov 22, 2021 · James Conrad throws what would become one of the most famous throws in disc golf at the 2021 PDGA Pro World Championship. Photo: Kevin Huver / PDGA. (This interview first appeared in the Fall 2021 issue of DiscGolfer Magazine) There was a moment before James Conrad threw one of the most iconic shots in disc golf history, a moment when time ...
May 9, 2024 · Witness James Conrad's awe-inspiring disc golf shot at the 2021 PDGA World Championships, a moment that redefined precision and skill. Explore the technique, impact, and legacy of this historic throw that captivated the disc golf community.
What is an approach shot/upshot in disc golf? An approach shot/upshot is a shot that a player will take, after an initial drive, in an attempt to get a player close enough to the basket to putt and complete the current hole.
Jun 18, 2024 · The Disc Golf Flex Shot – when, where, and how to throw one of the most important shots in the sport! The flex shot is becoming more and more relevant with players like Calvin Heimburg and Gannon Buhr leading the way.
