In a world where far is never far enough, disc golfers want to constantly push their distance thresholds and cielings. In today’s video we’re going to discuss a method and ideaology that has helped me see some distance gains. This method seems really simple, because it is, but implementing it can feel tricky because of one major problem. What’s that problem? You’ll have to watch to find out!!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Setting the Table
2:02 The Send
14:23 Final Thoughts
38 Comments
Robbie, I have the exercise that you are looking for. I was working on holding my head in place and inadvertently was holding my trailing arm back and in the process overextended my left shoulder. I will do my best to explain the exercise. Arms bent at 90 degrees and elbows against the body. Hold a stretchy band between your hands which should be face up and shoulder width apart. Rotate your arms outward while keeping your elbows against your body. You will feel the pull on the inside of your shoulder. If you are working on an injured shoulder, there are two additional adjustments to this exercise. The first is to only work one arm and start it against your body and work it outward. The second is to employ a looped stretchy band with one end attached to a fixed object and the other looped around your arm just above the elbow. This will further isolate your shoulder and keep you from cheating the exercise. I am not a medical professional, just an old, broken disc golfer. If this exercise has a name, please let me know what it is.
Tried all this and couldn't hit a single fairway! Lol thx a lot for dismantling my accuracy 😂 jk.
These tips made me ONLY throw early or grip lock for some reason lol
I’m doing great Robbie how are you doing
I need this so much, my biggest issue this year was grip locking. (Most frustrating thing, in my opinion). I was just so lost. Thanks for the Head in the Bag drill.
Needed this video Robbie thank you!
Great vid
This added 50 feet to my mid range throws and it felt like i was putting less effort in. Thank you!
No way…..that's George Ward park! You're in Alabama??
whats this shirt ?
I think this just fixed my entire drive. Context, I use to throw around 450ft then I had to take a 3 year break from disc golf. Since starting back I've been stuck at 300 for ever and all my throws have felt really hard (like a lot of effort with no reward). Today I tried keeping my head down until my left shoulder brought it up and boom 350ft with ease and lots of distance with less effort.
I always tell beginners that getting the feel for all the throws…backhand, forehand, approaches, putts… in their hands is the absolute most important thing for success AND distance. Spin, angles, and force. I recently hurt my right arm for a few weeks and started throwing lefty, focusing on form from the fingers back, and when I started throwing righty again I had gained like 40 feet on my drives and better juice on my putts.
I've watched your videos for years. I think this is in your top 3 all-time in terms of explanation and reasoning.
That was a great breakdown to arm speed!! Thanks! I will put those ideas to use at my next practice session.
I need to know where to get that jersey!!!
Full power with a brand new movement. Got it
Hi, I am not a medical professional! However, I was given a stretch by a licensed Physical Therapist as part of a stretching regimen. There are two ways to do it, one requires an inside corner, and the other requires a door frame. i find the corner more comfortable, but I know some folks find the door frame more comfortable.
To do the stretch, all you do is have one foot in front of you and one behind for balance, then you put your arms at about chest height and place your hands on either the walls of the corner or either side of the doorframe, and you control the stretch by leaning into that front leg. Hold it for about 30 seconds, rest, then switch legs. I was given this stretch to do once a day, however, now that those muscles are more flexible, I don't need to do it as often. One thing to pay attention to is making sure your hips aren't tilting back too much, try to keep them up right as best as you can.
Been watching alot of your videos lately. Just recently got into Disc Golf a few months ago. Great tips in every video! Now i just need to execute. Lol
I've had to switch from right hand to left, I have really enjoyed your videos on distance, it's helped a lot thanks
After 4 years of playing this sport, I have come to the conclusion that these dg guru videos are a load of crap. Regardless of whose channel I’m watching, my game gets worse following your tips, and then I spend twice as much time working to fix the bad habits you liars give me
Where can I get that shirt?!
I know you called out Joey since you're wearing his jersey lol. I just bought one
Where is your home courses in AL Robby? Need recommendations in AL for this fall. Will be in Florence then mobile area
These are some great tips Robbie C!! Thanks!!
at 61 years old and in my 3rd season of playing this wonderful sport I have almost completely stopped doing a run-up altogether. I have been doing just stand still shots about 95% of the time in my field work + casual rounds. I have finally hit 270 feet a few times, which is huge for me. normally I am averaging about 230-245. making one minor form change at a time has been key. If you are a new player, "please" go spend time on the practice field…that is where all of your progress comes from.
This is gonna be the video that gets me more distance. I can really feel it this time! 😂
When you’re in town for worlds, you should do a collaboration with OT. Maybe a video on bracing too 🙂
Went out to the field to try the backwards throw, and with minimal effort was throwing almost as far as a normal throw (which ain't very far). Started to put a little more energy into it and was throwing as far or a little farther. Then tried the "focus on the bag" thing (used a mini to focus on) and I could instantly FEEL the difference. The distance was probably +30 feet on just a few tries, and the disc was coming out dead straight. Can't wait to practice this more and hopefully make it stick. Thanks as always Robbie!
Excellent Traction bud
Good summary and points
"When I'm popping a towel on a Kid…" 😂😂😂😂😂
Watched this earlier today and went and played a couple rounds and something has clicked! Thanks Robbie!
Another great vid man! I enjoy all of the content you put out! From disc comparisons, to any help and knowledge, keep it 1000, etc. The way you explain and demonstrate what you are teaching is some of the best I’ve seen! Thanks Robbie!
Loved that one Robbie, so well explained. I'm going to try that one out next time I'm hitting the soccer field. I have an issue throwing nose up and hyser as well. So how to throw in a straight line, not nose up would be my wish for a fantastic RobbieC video. Thanks for all the great content. From Denmark, Europe
That's a clean polo.
Thanks for the shout out brother! Having a fantastic Friday!
I had inadvertently been sorta doing this drill with my flight towel before rounds way back but completely forgot that feeling as of lately. Started doing it again but this time focusing on exactly what you taught. I just start off very slow with the towel, maybe do some sprinkler twists first, then work on slowly increasing that hand speed till I feel like I’m at 60-70% effort. Then just stop and take the first few holes easy. Wow, not only am I hitting lines more consistently but the discs are going way farther with less effort.
This seriously has me eyeballing those private lessons. Need to get my putting game strong!
Robbie please do a midrange grip video