Incorrect Head Position Will Cost You 50 Feet of Backhand Driving Distance in Disc Golf

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  • čas přidán 22. 04. 2024
  • This is one of the most common Disc Golf throwing errors that will cost you at least 50 feet on your backhand distance.
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Komentáře • 49

  • @colethompson2892
    @colethompson2892 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I love Scott's videos, I believe Scott is the single most impactful person on the history of disc golf outside Ed Headrick, when you add up all the factors that you can as a player and as an ambassador.

  • @benharrison5816
    @benharrison5816 Před 2 měsíci +11

    I had the problem of looking forwards too early, which also made my shoulders rotate open too early. Someone mentioned on a dg forum to do practice swings looking at your reflection in a mirror, and don't break eye contact until the disc is gone and your follow-through brings your head up. I think that helps. On the course I have to imagine the same thing. Also helps me from not falling over my brace.

  • @Catiadr
    @Catiadr Před 2 měsíci +13

    My wife says my head does nothing already, so I'm set! 😂

  • @Acerun6369
    @Acerun6369 Před 2 měsíci +4

    As a 30 year Wildland Firefighter, with 7 screws in my back, you R absolutely correct, your head can lead your shoulders, hence shoulders in front of your hips, over throwing, low shot, Scott thank U so very much, I've been throwing since 91, luv U brother, disc golf and being a Firefighter is my life, no matter what each of U do in life , disc golf without conviction, has touched every aspect of my life, live luv and always be an advocate and promote disc golf in your area, again thank U so very much Scott, for everything

  • @michaeutech9201
    @michaeutech9201 Před 2 měsíci +3

    as always, scott, i thank you. you are always welcome to play Gandhi's Path when you are in CO!

  • @Trybalone21
    @Trybalone21 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Imma tell my kids you are Disc golf Yoda.

    • @TheTeresu
      @TheTeresu Před 2 měsíci

      Scott is way too tall to be Yoda xD

  • @albertoquagliaroli4230
    @albertoquagliaroli4230 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you very much, I struggled with the anticipated rotation of the hips, I knew of that but I didn't succeed in avoiding this mistake... And yes! A great part of the problem was the anticipated rotation of my head!

  • @jameswilkes1937
    @jameswilkes1937 Před 2 měsíci +1

    THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I literally just did mock run-ups in my kitchen, and saw it right as you said it! Wow! So simple yet mind-blowing. 🙏❤️

  • @arhshields
    @arhshields Před 2 měsíci +12

    "Your head can only get in the way"
    Sorry of my life, man... Story of my life.

    • @jimmyjam-vc6rf
      @jimmyjam-vc6rf Před 2 měsíci +6

      Same here man... Wait which head?

    • @pibblesracing
      @pibblesracing Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@jimmyjam-vc6rfif you're like me..
      . Both.

  • @coolbananaboy5075
    @coolbananaboy5075 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Your videos are so good, thanks. I really appreciate them!

  • @Jdwebberjr
    @Jdwebberjr Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great Tip!! I’ve always heard different suggestions on this but it makes more sense the way you explain it.

  • @madhatterdiscgolfer4031
    @madhatterdiscgolfer4031 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good stuff Scott!

  • @kennyhamilton7620
    @kennyhamilton7620 Před 2 měsíci

    Maybe an idea, depending on the disc type, illustration cheet sheet on basic throw mechanics, for reminders to form techiques with of course usual flight numbers.

  • @user-kq3bu5dq7y
    @user-kq3bu5dq7y Před měsícem

    Fantastic info Scott, Thanks!

  • @billiardzjunkie
    @billiardzjunkie Před 2 měsíci

    Love the plastic on the Wren. 3/4/-2/1
    also, good tips in this video, thank you

  • @andrewflesher4968
    @andrewflesher4968 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks Scott! Someone once told me I should always look where I’m throwing. I could have miss understood them, maybe they meant on a stand still. I’ll work on this & see how it goes when I do some field work. Thanks for being THE MAN!

    • @RaijinCaijun
      @RaijinCaijun Před 2 měsíci

      For standstills,especially in the

  • @timanderson9214
    @timanderson9214 Před 2 měsíci +7

    25 years ago Randy Lahm told me the key to a good 360 throw was to lay your head on your shoulder... and he lives in a house! I think I was punked long ago. Thanks for setting me straight! All kidding aside, stellar content as usual :)

    • @maxdoubled4800
      @maxdoubled4800 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Randy Lahm is the man!!! He will make you feel like a beginner.. lol.

  • @mashcury
    @mashcury Před 2 měsíci

    Thx!

  • @peer6939
    @peer6939 Před 2 měsíci

    I would also advocate keeping the head down through impact/release instead of 'peeking' early

  • @StephenKatt
    @StephenKatt Před 2 měsíci

    A couple thoughts:
    1) It might be worth mentioning whether this is true for upshots. It seems more reasonable that when you're only throwing 50-60% power on a standstill shot, you might be able to more or less keep your head forward.
    2) I think I'm still learning remove any need to look at the target. But I do think there is a learning curve there. I'm pretty decent at visualizing my shot and taking into account the way that particular disc flies. But then when I turn away from my target, that mental picture can sometimes get lost, and it can be hard to throw the shot I envisioned. So for me, I've had to get better at maintaining that mental picture of my shot so that I can throw it even while looking away. It's one of those areas where you have to have confidence, but you won't find that confidence until you've tried it a bunch and it starts working out.

  • @jinksphoton
    @jinksphoton Před 2 měsíci +1

    I understand the head aspect, i just struggle with the aiming since I'm not looking

  • @rjreliv
    @rjreliv Před 2 měsíci

    Great video

  • @worc2187
    @worc2187 Před 2 měsíci

    Totally agree with the advice about the physical stuff. I disagree with one thing though .There's definitely one thing above your neck aiding your throw and it leads to making good decisions.

  • @jeffcronch5234
    @jeffcronch5234 Před 2 měsíci

    Got a ticket to your clinic at Art Dye! I’m bringing my Stokely Discs!

  • @StuG-pr9tf
    @StuG-pr9tf Před 2 měsíci

    Scott, if you happen to make it to the beautiful State of Wisconsin this summer (2024) it would be great to get a one hour lesson and maybe play the hardest 9 hole course that hardly anyone knows about

  • @alanmoberly64
    @alanmoberly64 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You got that right. My head does nothing and by association my brain. It's the strangest thing. Did I tie my shoes this morning or didn't I. You can throw as far as you think you can. I am 1500 foot thrower.😉

    • @alanmoberly64
      @alanmoberly64 Před 2 měsíci

      I watch all kinds of cooking shows so you think I am a good cook. Decidedly no!

  • @hiddenleaf414
    @hiddenleaf414 Před 2 měsíci

    Have you decided the flight numbers for the cardinal and wren?

  • @willrichtor
    @willrichtor Před 2 měsíci +1

    Your shoulders will turn the head for you. Your line is determined by your footwork and timing. Every time you miss your line on the lateral it's because of timing(miss left - early hit, miss right - late hit) incorrect disc choice, or poor eyesight having a negative influence in choosing what you think is going to be your line.

  • @slotcartyton1988
    @slotcartyton1988 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I've bought 2 of each of disc and like them a lot. Have disided on flight numbers for your disc? If so could you share those numbers? Thanks again for all you do!

    • @ScottStokelyDG
      @ScottStokelyDG  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Submit your flight numbers to flightnumbers.stokelydiscs.com

  • @markalbury5836
    @markalbury5836 Před 2 měsíci

    Do you ever do clinics in Georgia??

  • @crimsontide1980
    @crimsontide1980 Před 2 měsíci

    Ok so my first reaction to counter this would be to ensure that my head is further back during my reach back and release. But you mention that would cause problems too. I don't really know what position my head needs to be in when throwing. I'll try not to keep my eyes locked on my target once I start my reach back. Should I just fix my eyes on the disc in my hand? I have a ton of mechanical problems BTW. I know this because I've been playing for 20+ years and probably only average 250 feet on my drives. I know, embarrassing right? I want to improve but I feel like I have so many bad habits and I've been throwing this way for so long......would be much easier if I was just starting out rather than trying to "unlearn" bad habits. I know I likely tense my arm up too much when throwing. Always was told to grip the disc hard and when I do my pull, I should grip it so hard that my pull should "rip" the disc out of my hand. In other words I shouldn't consciously try to release the disc, rather it should rip from my hand on my throw. This may be bad info, no clue, it's just what I've always heard needs to happen.

  • @callawaycass5148
    @callawaycass5148 Před 2 měsíci

    "Always shop local" --- I wish I could!

  • @trev3971
    @trev3971 Před 2 měsíci

    Played a round today and focused on not looking at the target and letting my head follow my shoulder, and I did indeed throw a good 40’ farther on tee shots with no other changes. Where do I send the tip money?

  • @cindyyyyyy
    @cindyyyyyy Před měsícem

    I always say that I throw it better when I dont look where I'm throwing. 😂

  • @CornDogDG
    @CornDogDG Před 2 měsíci +1

    I feel like wysocki throws the disc with his head

  • @JJ79_
    @JJ79_ Před 2 měsíci

    But I only have 2 feets?

  • @palestalemale8831
    @palestalemale8831 Před 2 měsíci

    Head over heart, heart over hips.

  • @reddwithtwods
    @reddwithtwods Před měsícem

    The head does nothing. “Nothing up here is helping the throw” I think that can be used physically and mentally.

  • @erikverf1604
    @erikverf1604 Před měsícem

    Why should I take advice from someone who doesn't throw 1700 feet?! ;)

  • @thrashish
    @thrashish Před 2 měsíci

    I've watched so many videos that I throw 2000.