How To Throw Flat Backhands Every Time

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  • čas přidán 17. 05. 2024
  • You have to be able to throw your backhands flat or else accuracy is difficult and maximum distance is impossible.
    I’ve worked with thousands of players at private lessons and my Stokely Method Seminars and 100% leave being able to throw flat. All you need to do is first understand the real cause of the disc going nose up and then follow this approach to fix it.
    In this method, you will be required to throw incorrectly for a little while but it is just a temporary step to relearn the proper mechanics. You have my word, if you do this, it will work.
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Komentáře • 388

  • @alphawow520
    @alphawow520 Před 2 lety +160

    It worked! I practiced by backhand slapping my friend, and he said my form definitely looked better! Judging from the marks on his face, I'd say the wrist swivel is gone! Thanks Scott! 😂

    • @PraySpray83
      @PraySpray83 Před rokem +1

      hahah, good one :D

    • @CraigsCuts
      @CraigsCuts Před rokem

      😂😂😂

    • @brentkelly9864
      @brentkelly9864 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Go ahead and make your jokes, Mr Jokey... Joke-Maker... but Scott just hit you with some (backhanded, nose down) knowledge!

  • @dcus55
    @dcus55 Před 2 lety +133

    This 51 yr old, recovering from elbow injury, went out to throw tonight, the goal was to work on throwing nose down, not nose up. Next thing you know I was throwing mid ranges dead flat and they were going as far as fairways usually go. Then swapped discs and threw fairways as far as drivers. Thanks for the great tip!

    • @jeffheyer7783
      @jeffheyer7783 Před 2 lety +2

      Scott has so much disc knowledge. I’ve spoken with people who played with him and they only had good things to say.

    • @BestFeminist
      @BestFeminist Před rokem +3

      42 and getting back into the sport with new discs after many years, and am going to try and I feel the explanations in the first half of the video are just what I need, you be thinking of my joints and how they move best.

    • @sumjakai
      @sumjakai Před rokem

      @@jeffheyer7783 8523

  • @philarmishaw3730
    @philarmishaw3730 Před 2 lety +93

    Scott this video cut 3 strokes off my record for my home course today! My drives straightened out and I also set a distance record. I can’t thank you enough.

  • @Linky609
    @Linky609 Před 2 lety +174

    Just caught the skins coverage, that truly was one of the best shots I've seen. Congratulations Scott and great instruction as always.

    • @spinyourgourd6235
      @spinyourgourd6235 Před 2 lety

      Forsure! I've rewatched it a few times .lol Everybody was so stoked!!

    • @sumjakai
      @sumjakai Před rokem

      @@spinyourgourd6235 08

  • @RockerHound
    @RockerHound Před 2 lety +38

    Wow. It's crazy how you can watch a million videos that never really click, then you see that one thing that gives you that "ah-ha!" moment. I love the way you break everything down in your training videos, your attitude toward life, and everything you do for the sport. You have helped me a ton, and not just in disc golf. Thank you.

  • @AceRunProductions
    @AceRunProductions Před 2 lety +96

    Scott is a limitless fountain of knowledge. Love this!

  • @jwoellhof
    @jwoellhof Před rokem +13

    I was swiveling my wrist just like you pointed out here, having all the related problems associated with that. In one video, you solved one of the biggest problems with my backhand. Two months later, I'm throwing consistently farther, flatter, and more on my line than ever. Low ceiling shots don't scare me any more. I'm getting distance with mids and fairways that I've never had before. Even better, now I understand how to throw that controlled nose up stall shot when needed. All my friends have noticed, and they are learning too. Thank you!!!

  • @Top547-
    @Top547- Před 2 lety +8

    Almost a solely forehand player looking to improve my backhand and this was an excellent explanation thank u!

  • @id0stuff
    @id0stuff Před rokem +5

    Added 30-40 feet to my drive instantly. Should be taught to every begginer. Thanks dude.

  • @dmennenoh
    @dmennenoh Před rokem +9

    This is one of the best tips I've ever gotten. It has improved my backhand (when I remember to think about it) tremendously. Thank you Scott!

  • @positiveEnergyProgramming

    Such a great video and advice on how to keep your drive flat. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the community.

  • @BlakeT87
    @BlakeT87 Před rokem +1

    Can’t wait to go try this! I just started disc golf last year and the nose up problem is KILLING me - my distance is laughable.

  • @lkb1228
    @lkb1228 Před 2 lety +3

    All the form technique videos I've watched over the years and I've literally never heard the problem described this way before. Can't wait to try this out in the field. Thank you!

  • @shuebert6942
    @shuebert6942 Před 2 lety +6

    THANK YOU!! I have been trying everything and I mean EVERYTHING to throw flat and in 30 min this had me ripping fairways 300+ dead straight and FLAT! Thank you again Scott and congrats on the skins match it couldn't have gone to anyone better!!!

  • @dalethurber2254
    @dalethurber2254 Před rokem

    Excellent breakdown of basic biomechanical efficiency of the elbow and wrist snap.

  • @orb2150tx
    @orb2150tx Před 2 lety

    Dude! You're the best coach ever for disc golf.

  • @discgolflife
    @discgolflife Před 2 lety +3

    PS I just finished your skins match wow!!! I was getting tears in my eyes during your speech!!! You're a true inspiration brother I'm glad you won that match! Sometime during this season you're going to get on a coarse that fits your gm and you'll place really high up on the card guaranteed I can feel it!!! Much love and respect ✌️!!!

  • @JasonLangevino
    @JasonLangevino Před 8 měsíci

    Scott: the way you teach is so accessible. I have only been playing for a little over two months but your forehand video changed the game for me and I can’t wait to get to a field and try this backhand stuff out. I threw +16 two weeks ago at the local beginner course and after your forehand tips I just shot +5 on the same exact course this past weekend. Can’t thank you enough for helping us all progress in this game.

  • @MLMinReality
    @MLMinReality Před rokem +1

    So happy to see a professional talk about the wrist and forearm correlation. Whenever. I've tried to teach people how to throw a backhand. Tell them to focus on their wrist, and once they find the flat position to hold that position of the wrist through the shot. You definitely did a better job of explaining it than I ever have, but the fundamentals are the same. Thank you for this refresher

  • @KillRoy117
    @KillRoy117 Před 2 lety +10

    Just started really learning backhand last year and I've been struggling to find the right technique. I went out to the field yesterday with these tips in mind. I followed your advice and threw an anyhyzer into the ground and it just kinda clicked for me. It gave me the perspective of doing the angle to the extreme which I never really did. I could feel how I would need to correct to throw flat and not nose up like id been struggling with. Thank you Scott! I've watched a ton of videos trying to figure what im doing wrong and this one seriously helped me more than any other video!

  • @Daisyflower7022
    @Daisyflower7022 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this video! I am a 53 year old woman and not quite a beginner anymore but was really struggling with my drives, nose up and wasting all my energy throwing at the sky but not being able to translate any suggestions to something that made sense to me. I watched your video today and tried it out tonight and….it worked! It finally made sense to me and I was very encouraged to see my drives going where I wanted. Yay!!

  • @brandonbyerly7982
    @brandonbyerly7982 Před 2 lety +4

    Scott's information is gold. I love what he's doing. I follow everything he does and I can't wait to sign up for his class

  • @mrcool-qi9rq
    @mrcool-qi9rq Před 2 lety

    OMFG it worked. I have been trying for so long to get the nose down on my throws. I have scoured the internet and have yet to find something that works until now.
    Thank u Mr. Stokely

  • @emailofbert
    @emailofbert Před 2 lety +4

    Fun physiology terminology: the nose-up "swivel" he's talking about is called wrist pronation, the opposite of which is supination. You want your wrist to be neutral between the two (or maybe even a smidge supinated..?) - avoid pronating.

  • @metork
    @metork Před rokem

    Thanks for the tip Scott, this is the first video that has actually improved my game. I will keep tuning in.

  • @benjaminoverbeek7431
    @benjaminoverbeek7431 Před 2 lety

    Scott it's so much fun watching you compete! Loved your miles long beach video and love all these simple smooth, one-take videos!

  • @discgolflife
    @discgolflife Před 2 lety +2

    Scott every since you took time off too reset and work on your putt game you've excelled!!! I've been watching you play and you're doing it at a high level!!! Your drives look effortless! I like how relaxed you look during your approach! Your putt game is going to start shaving points off every round that you play! You've only gotten better as the season has progressed!!! Much love and respect keep it up brother, your hard work and dedication is definitely paying off big time!!!!

  • @bretbowman2007
    @bretbowman2007 Před rokem

    I forgot I'd watched this video and laughed out loud when Scott explained the drill makes you throw cut rollers hard as hell, because that's what I've been doing some of the time since discovering pretty consistent snap most of the time. The problem almost always comes down to a wavy or otherwise not level and smooth pull through at the height of the power pocket (noting that pull through is a whirling shoulder yanking the arm forward, not really a pull).
    Throwing putters perfectly straight and flat with tons of spin way farther than without snap. I can finally appreciate why pros use putters as drivers so often.
    And Scott: your forehand shot near the end of OTB Skins #59 made me cry it was so brilliant, like it left a trail the way a comet does. Love you, brother.

  • @385Nic
    @385Nic Před 2 lety

    I’ve been playing disc golf for about 15 years. I’ve watched hundreds of videos trying to figure out nose angle and I think your video explains how to fix it 1000% better than anything I’ve watched. Your videos have helped my game so much. I hope to meet you someday so i can shake your hand. Thank you.

  • @davidgoater2181
    @davidgoater2181 Před měsícem

    Scott is the only person who can explain things in a way that makes sense!

  • @zacherymiller5000
    @zacherymiller5000 Před rokem +1

    Never have I seen so many good vibes in a comment section. So much love for this sport. And rock and roll tutorial.

  • @Arrica101
    @Arrica101 Před 2 lety +3

    I can't wait to try this. My drive has stalled out at 100ish meters and pretty sure this is the key to unlocking the extra distance

  • @notoriousrjg
    @notoriousrjg Před 2 lety +2

    Scott, your explanation of the swivel blew my mind! This is exactly what I’ve been doing wrong. I’ve been twisting my wrist/forearm to try and generate snap on the disc. The way you explained it made me have an insight moment of how I should be pulling through and finishing. Instant game changer for me. Thank you for everything you do!!

  • @dmferrell1
    @dmferrell1 Před 2 lety +5

    this directly addresses the issues I've been having with my drive's. Can't wait to get out there and practice and hopefully gain some distance and SNAP! thx Scott, awesome video as usual!

  • @Sideshowxela
    @Sideshowxela Před 2 lety

    Scott, I've been playing for a decade, and I'm embarrassed to say I still found this helpful. Thank you.

  • @mattyb2944
    @mattyb2944 Před 10 měsíci

    Definitely turned the light bulb on over my head. You were born to teach!

  • @mikeymike975
    @mikeymike975 Před rokem +3

    I'm new to the sport. My first time out was a disaster. Lbvs. I've been watching your videos for about a week, and I've seen major changes to my game. Still have a long way to go, but I really appreciate you and your awesome videos! You earned this subscriber! Thank you

  • @brandon24816
    @brandon24816 Před 2 lety +1

    It has been a long cold winter in central Indiana for me. I trust your knowledge. Your videos got me throwing backhands. Forehand only for my first 2 years. I will definitely use this information. You give me hope. Thank Scott!

  • @rickconely2850
    @rickconely2850 Před 2 lety

    Thank you sr Scott Stokely I always look forward to the nuggets of wisdom you share! Congrats on the skins match, truly Awsome! I have a few more years under my belt and realize how much more difficult it is to pick up new skills or modify old ones and on more than 1 occasion you were able to make me understand where others have failed. I am graetfull to you for taking the time and putting forth the effort to share the knowledge you have in such abundance. The ability to teach in a manner that people can understand is truly a gift! And you that possess! I just wanted to thank you for all you do! I will be looking forward to your next pearl of wisdom with great anticipation! Utah Rick

  • @johnhall9900
    @johnhall9900 Před 2 lety

    watched the skins match and had to come over here to rant about how great it was. even knowing about the thing, seeing the thing in the moment was amazing. congrats, my man!

  • @jamesc5729
    @jamesc5729 Před 2 lety +8

    The exact video I needed, thank you sir

    • @mikedoyle9934
      @mikedoyle9934 Před 2 lety

      Gonna have to 2nd that. Just in a walk through, it's gold. The drill, the slap in the face. I can even feel my off shoulder propelling the motion.

  • @roflbuzzy
    @roflbuzzy Před rokem

    Mike Strauss talks about supponating and pronating the forearm. Im glad more people are talking about it, hopefully my body will be able to fix this soon.

  • @nintendaholic1
    @nintendaholic1 Před rokem +1

    I’m pretty new to the game and I watched this video on the way to my local course and immediately improved. Didn’t even realize I was swiveling. Thank you Scott!

  • @Ben-li3hj
    @Ben-li3hj Před 2 lety

    The backhand slap was the verbal queue that I have been needing! That simple visual helped me more than you know!

  • @ananta286
    @ananta286 Před 2 lety

    Watched this video a few weeks ago when it came out. After the first five minutes I knew I was hearing great insight. Been practicing the visual of my wrist to elbow being parallel with the ground and throwing further than ever! Thank you so much Scott, true legend.

  • @2ndchancefitnessnutrition175

    Just used this today… helped me so much. Thank you for keeping things simple to understand and go out and execute.

  • @RGMDG
    @RGMDG Před rokem

    Thanks Scott, Looking forward to trying this. Been playing Disc golf for only a week. I anticipate this will help me immensely. Thank you again..

  • @jonfreedman9069
    @jonfreedman9069 Před rokem

    Great teaching Scott!

  • @cameronchilders8906
    @cameronchilders8906 Před 2 lety

    Thanks again Scott for all you do!!

  • @illwithit.3621
    @illwithit.3621 Před rokem

    You the man Scott! Thank you. This is the best snap video I have seen.

  • @stephensmith3089
    @stephensmith3089 Před 2 lety

    One of the best I've seen. Love your teaching!!!

  • @FrankGrossi-rg8sd
    @FrankGrossi-rg8sd Před 4 měsíci

    Scott, you put on the best tutorial videos, hands down. I’ve seen several of yours and love your enthusiasm and your love for teaching comes through. Oh, also your advice added 75 feet to my distance instantly.

  • @traviswhitworth6506
    @traviswhitworth6506 Před měsícem

    I'm new.. Like I've only thrown two courses new. I'm going to apply this to my practice. It is probably the best how to for someone like me that I've seen on CZcams.

  • @dangossen4937
    @dangossen4937 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the great tips in your videos. Also thanks for the awesome chills inducing performance in the Eagle’s Crossing skins match. Watching you on the green of the 18th hole got me choked up. Learning that your skins winnings is going to charity is such a class act and a great way for Disc Golf to be seen. Hopefully the event becomes an annual thing and each year’s winner follows in your footsteps and plays with a charity in mind.

  • @notmyrealname8496
    @notmyrealname8496 Před 2 lety

    such a great vid. thanks for all you do my man. This man is a legend and love seeing him pass down his knowledge. true love of the sport.

  • @bareenlars
    @bareenlars Před 2 lety

    THANK YOU! Can't wait to go try this! Congrats btw!! Awesome stuff!

  • @CurrySoSpicy
    @CurrySoSpicy Před rokem

    Scott, I love you man. Such positive vibes and good spirit.

  • @smallingkyle
    @smallingkyle Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks Scott!! Super helpful!!!!

  • @campitts9356
    @campitts9356 Před 6 měsíci

    I needed this. Good stuff.

  • @caughtonfilm5616
    @caughtonfilm5616 Před 2 lety

    Always good to hear something explained using different terms. It's about the details...

  • @craigflebu-swainson5195

    This was great a couple of weeks ago I went with a friend for his first time at playing disc golf. I tried to remember some of the basics to let him know how to throw. I couldn't figure out how he wasn't getting the angle he was. This explains it way better than the 3 or 4 other videos I have watched since.

  • @ScottSmith-vc5vf
    @ScottSmith-vc5vf Před 2 lety

    Thanks Scott. I’ll try this out

  • @danielrstalter
    @danielrstalter Před rokem

    thank you! this and the recent forehand video has me totally rethinking my throws in a good hopeful way. gained some distance and accuracy already. 👍👍👍 you rock 😎

  • @thecynic807
    @thecynic807 Před 2 lety

    Just watched the skins match. Not gonna lie. I cried a little with you. And I got a cousin and my nephew that has severe autism. So thanks so much. My nephew will directly benefit from your donation at the school he goes to. It's so hard to keep teacher that can put up with how hard it is to care for them.

  • @Hucksty
    @Hucksty Před 2 lety

    really love watching your vids, helped me immeasurably. great skins win too! love from the UK.

  • @markhumphrey8894
    @markhumphrey8894 Před 2 lety

    8:32. Thats it!!! Why did it take 7 yrs to learn this?
    Shocked at how well I just played. What a joy seeing the disc actually fly. When I threw flat the disc really flew as the numbers state. The under stable discs like Shryke and Leopard really turned over. I'll have to start hyzer flipping them to go straight.
    Suddenly I'm not afraid of over stable discs like champ T Bird.
    I fully understand how the whip works by the wrist unhinging properly. The pronating wrist stops that. You can actually feel the whip. Insane Scott. Can't thank you enough. I thought at 58yo I'd never get it. Now I've got it!!!.

  • @WatersEdge337
    @WatersEdge337 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much! Can't wait to hit the course and try these techniques out. Congrats on your skins win, too!

  • @austinnuzman2534
    @austinnuzman2534 Před rokem

    Wow thank you for this! This is exactly what I’ve been needing!

  • @holdenmitchelldgv
    @holdenmitchelldgv Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the advice Scott. I wrote all this info down because swiveling is a big problem for me after looking at a video of my form. Never would have thought of it!

  • @garyhaffener57
    @garyhaffener57 Před 2 lety

    Thank you!!! Helped sooo much!!!

  • @jsirwah8616
    @jsirwah8616 Před 6 měsíci

    Alright man. Credit where credit is due. I’m a beginner with maybe 20-30 rounds under my belt. I’ve watched handfuls if CZcams videos and have had minimal to decent results. The advice in this video about slapping someone with a a back hand has completely changed my game. I’m throwing flatter and getting an extra 100 ft out of my discs. Out of all the advice I’ve gotten has paled in comparison to that one simple tip. Thank you for spelling that out. I saw your video last week and played tha last two days with info in my head and my game has improved tremendously in just one week with that back hand tip. Amazing work.

  • @newaza1974
    @newaza1974 Před 2 lety

    Good stuff Scott. I'm going to try this. It makes a ton of sense.

  • @lukesimcik9365
    @lukesimcik9365 Před rokem

    Just rewatched this video and I’ll probably watch it again! Best advice I’ve found on throwing nose down!

  • @kimlodfelt4643
    @kimlodfelt4643 Před 2 lety

    Hi Scott! Great video. Just wanted to let you know this is the first video ever that has actually helped me with my game and worked the FIRST TIME I tried it. The backhanded slap pre routine before I throw instantly made me release flat consistently, it made me throw straighter where I aim and it actually added about 10 feet to my throws as well. Really glad you shared this ⭐️

  • @heinies_hobbies
    @heinies_hobbies Před rokem

    You’re a gifted teacher. Thank you for making it make sense!

  • @brianchaplain7911
    @brianchaplain7911 Před 2 lety

    Ok you sold me. Signed up for some lessons and learning. Looking forward to it!

  • @krypticoctopus6892
    @krypticoctopus6892 Před 2 lety +1

    Firstly, to say an "outstanding performance" at the Big Money Skins match would be an understatement. I hope your win there shows that you are still capable of hanging with the young guns, and gives you relief and comfort knowing that going forward this season! A simply magnificent performance from a true legend.
    Second, thank you again for some of the most informative coaching videos out there! Your knowledge and passion for the sport are truly shown in each video. Keep 'em coming, brother!

  • @saemj
    @saemj Před 2 lety +1

    I ve been playing for 12 years, got my rating up to 980 at some point, won a national championship once and some other tournaments, but i was never able to consistantly break 400. I just did some practice swings while watching this video and i swifel, every time! Can't wait to go out on the field tomorrow and try this.

  • @bashildy
    @bashildy Před rokem +1

    Had my first bogey free round cause your video let me disc down and throw flat consistently on my mids. The French slap was the trick for me, added 50 ft to my mid, can’t wait to try it with fairways next time. Really appreciate how many tips you jammed into this as so many 1 size fits all weren’t working for us new players.

  • @arlingtonguy54
    @arlingtonguy54 Před 2 lety

    That was very helpful! Thanks. 🙏

  • @tckoppang
    @tckoppang Před 2 lety

    This is the best explanation I've ever heard about throwing flat. Awesome! And thank you!

  • @bikerbrandon1
    @bikerbrandon1 Před 2 lety

    Scott you are awesome man. Thank you so much for this information. You have such a great way of explaining things and you have changed how i look at the mechanics of disc golf and im easily twice the player i was i went from being an over par player to several shots under par player consistently thanks to you.

  • @sizeupfool
    @sizeupfool Před 23 dny

    Wow I’ve been haveing a problem with nose up and I’ve been cranking 350-450 this made alota since wonder what I’ll get now ready to go pratice at the nearest field thanks a lot!

  • @aklevin
    @aklevin Před 2 lety

    Scott is the best. I can't wait to practice this in the field asap.

  • @jzckuprising68
    @jzckuprising68 Před 11 měsíci

    I'll try this. Thanks! You can tell this guy has got a lot of experience by him breaking it down to the little things like the difference between naturally letting your wrist snap versus forcing it

  • @broderalias
    @broderalias Před 2 lety

    JUST what I needed to see!

  • @flyinggirl3121
    @flyinggirl3121 Před 2 lety

    Yes! Very helpful! Thanks!

  • @jamesfarabaugh6669
    @jamesfarabaugh6669 Před 2 lety

    can't wait to get to work on this drill!

  • @truttadyes7539
    @truttadyes7539 Před 2 lety

    Great video, awesome to have a mission for the next field practice.
    Even though i don't consider myself to commonly have a nose up issue, it happens and this wisdom will bring awareness to limit it even further!

  • @FROLF
    @FROLF Před rokem +2

    Brilliant as always. You need to be a long term pro like Scott to explain how simple it is to bring your form to the next level. Even better to fix bad habits in an easy way. 🙏

  • @deltafors24-73
    @deltafors24-73 Před 2 lety

    The entire time I never thought of it as slapping someone! Very clever! That clicked right away!

  • @joshmondragon9916
    @joshmondragon9916 Před 2 lety

    Amazing tutorial! Thank you Scott, you are an amazing teacher. I got my nose down in about two seconds once you pointed out the follow through… can’t believe it was that easy.

  • @jaybakula9317
    @jaybakula9317 Před 2 lety

    Love the drill Scott.... great 💡

  • @elischannel9702
    @elischannel9702 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Scott! It's still a work in progress but this video has helped me a lot

  • @theaquariantv
    @theaquariantv Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for doing this

  • @Smokechaser92
    @Smokechaser92 Před 2 lety +1

    Comment for the algorithm! Gonna try this tomorrow, thanks! ⛳️

  • @joenathan7392
    @joenathan7392 Před 2 lety

    You sir have just earned my subscription

  • @johnhofer3089
    @johnhofer3089 Před rokem

    This makes so much sense. I can't wait to try this out

  • @wescaya1735
    @wescaya1735 Před rokem

    If I could recommend just one video to a new or learning disc golfer, this would be it. Thanks a million, Scott!

  • @guiohm4254
    @guiohm4254 Před 2 lety

    Such good & easy tips !!!