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Things to practice in the Offseason?
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 11:43 pm
by Ruder
Anything? Putting is an implied constant.
I'd like to rework my short game to be able to toss a putter on a straight line 60-100 ft. Any tips for doing this? What else to work on that will bring more consistancy around?
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:01 am
by discgolfer_1999
For short range shots, around 100 ft or so. I like to just throw my putter to a friend. We both practice from about 100 ft apart and do not move and try to see if the other can catch the disc. It is fun to do without being on the course, or requiring a course or basket
Re: Things to practice in the Offseason?
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:25 am
by Anakha
Ruder wrote:
I'd like to rework my short game to be able to toss a putter on a straight line 60-100 ft. Any tips for doing this? What else to work on that will bring more consistancy around?
My advice prolly isn't worth jack because I'm still a noob, but for straight under '100 I raise my arm up almost to shoulder height to give more torque with less arm speed to keep it straight, plus I heard the Banger is the best for this shot, something about the groove makes it straighter.
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:07 am
by $c0oBa
Try more spin Ruder, relaxed throw though, touch of hyzer because the spin will make the disc flip up. Just a touch of hyzer!!!
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:19 am
by Ruder
discgolfer_1999 wrote:For short range shots, around 100 ft or so. I like to just throw my putter to a friend.
I don't have any friends
I'll give the spin a shot, I have a tendency to underthrow a lot of the short midrange shots or try to use to much shoulder and it will stall out on me
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:45 am
by McCabe
Ruder wrote:I don't have any friends
Easy, move to Emporia! I have an extra room....
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 12:33 pm
by Ruder
You find me a job where I barely have to work!
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:51 pm
by TanK
McCabe wrote:Ruder wrote:I don't have any friends
Easy, move to Emporia! I have an extra room....
Be careful what you ask for E
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:36 pm
by Ruder
TanK wrote:McCabe wrote:Ruder wrote:I don't have any friends
Easy, move to Emporia! I have an extra room....
Be careful what you ask for E
He is right. By the time I move I'll be a full fledged Canoli, waiting to exact my revenge.
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:17 am
by str8
Of course, I never practice what I preach, but if you want the edge in the off season, I recommend the following:
1. Develope a strong cardiovascular. Timing and rhythm is a huge part of disc golf. Quit smoking cigarettes if you can.
2. Develope a strong abdominal workout. The abdominal muscles are the strength of this game. This goes for most athletes not just DG's.
3. Develope a strong sense of balance. Do some research on Barry Sanders and you will understand.
4. Practice the fundamentals both mentally and physically daily.
5. The experts don't understand your body the way you do, so don't be afraid to learn and know your abilities and limitations.
6. Find someone or something to keep you motivated and focused daily.
Str8
Re: Things to practice in the Offseason?
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:08 am
by J
Ruder wrote:Anything? Putting is an implied constant.
I'd like to rework my short game to be able to toss a putter on a straight line 60-100 ft. Any tips for doing this? What else to work on that will bring more consistancy around?
This is probally the one area of my game thats good... I dont have the straightest line, but Its got a slight hyser to it that normal lands on, or within 5 to 10 ft of pin. I use a cheap DX rhyno and I throw like I normally would when teeing off. I use a pretty straight arm, and put alot of spin on the disc with my snap. I ripped a rhyno on Jones Park West # 17 (short pin) the other day for a bird from about 120 ft out. (i had one ugly drive).
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:04 am
by Ruder
str8 wrote:Of course, I never practice what I preach, but if you want the edge in the off season, I recommend the following:
1. Develope a strong cardiovascular. Timing and rhythm is a huge part of disc golf. Quit smoking cigarettes if you can. [
2. Develope a strong abdominal workout. The abdominal muscles are the strength of this game. This goes for most athletes not just DG's.
3. Develope a strong sense of balance. Do some research on Barry Sanders and you will understand.
4. Practice the fundamentals both mentally and physically daily.
5. The experts don't understand your body the way you do, so don't be afraid to learn and know your abilities and limitations.
6. Find someone or something to keep you motivated and focused daily.
Str8
Ah, Barry. He is a native Kansan. As related to your suggestions, I wouldn't mind tacking on a few pounds (15) in the off season, the only problem is I have the metabolism of a cheetah.
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 5:15 pm
by J
Ruder wrote:str8 wrote:Of course, I never practice what I preach, but if you want the edge in the off season, I recommend the following:
1. Develope a strong cardiovascular. Timing and rhythm is a huge part of disc golf. Quit smoking cigarettes if you can. [
2. Develope a strong abdominal workout. The abdominal muscles are the strength of this game. This goes for most athletes not just DG's.
3. Develope a strong sense of balance. Do some research on Barry Sanders and you will understand.
4. Practice the fundamentals both mentally and physically daily.
5. The experts don't understand your body the way you do, so don't be afraid to learn and know your abilities and limitations.
6. Find someone or something to keep you motivated and focused daily.
Str8
Ah, Barry. He is a native Kansan. As related to your suggestions, I wouldn't mind tacking on a few pounds (15) in the off season, the only problem is I have the metabolism of a cheetah.
Trade ya ruder. You can have my extra 15 =)
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 5:41 pm
by Sandman
Ruder wrote:Ah, Barry. He is a native Kansan. As related to your suggestions, I wouldn't mind tacking on a few pounds (15) in the off season, the only problem is I have the metabolism of a cheetah.
Stop drinking light beer........
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:34 pm
by Ruder
Sandman wrote:
Stop drinking light beer........
Best. Advice. Ever.