- Common mistakes include:
- 1) Rolling the wrist
- 2) “Nose up”
- 3) Not tucking the elbow”
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Sidearm Grips and Throws
Cory Haberman contacted me about providing more specifics on grips. What he'd like to see is a set of grip pics in a PDF that can be printed out and laminated for one to carry in a disc golf bag to help keep the grips straight while out on the course. At the completion of a series of posts on grips, I will attempt to make his request a reality.
Today's post will be the first in a series about grips with this post featuring screen shots and key points from the Avery Jenkins Deep in the Game Episode 3 instructional video on Sidearm Throws.
“Split Grip is great for Putter and Midrange shots. Real technical little approaches to the green.”
“Split Grip is great for Putter and Midrange shots. Real technical little approaches to the green.”
“The Stack Grip on the other hand is a grip that’s widely used by Sidearm throwers. Good power. Good control.”
“…the power grip…With good control and much more power it actually increases your spin and generates a lot more power as you’re trying to drive the disc.”
“Thumb on top. I try to place it where the flight plate meets the rim. Nice dense spot. Good thumb pressure. Two fingers on the front edge actually keep the disc in your hand and keep a nice firm grip. These drop out of the way when you’re ready to release the shot.”
“The sidearm is a very touchy shot and you need extremely good timing as you’re coming through. The backhand you can get away with a lot of timing. The sidearm, super touchy, really concentrate on the hit point. Really concentrate on the middle finger…Most critical part of the sidearm throw is the follow through.”
“…commit to that line, commit to that angle, and commit to keeping your palm to the sky as you follow through and extend.”
“The Sidearm is a complex shot.
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