I like "if you can throw, you can sling" and the stick is an excellent teaching tool that I've been meaning to start incorporating to when I show people how to sling. Great video!
I've purchased two slings from this guy, he even sent me an email back discussing this exact throwing mechanic. Overhand, not figure 8. They may seem a little pricey but worth every penny. I'm a newbie, but so far can accurately hit a dinnerplate sized target (with force) from 50 feet. Tennis balls are great, the little foam one he supplies has a ball bearing in the middle.
A friggin magician! That's who you are! Tried this technique and even with my uncoordinated body I was able to throw tennis balls around the yard in less than 15 minutes. Actually I quickly reached the other problem - the throw is too powerful! Now I plan to go somewhere safe and practice some more. Thank you for sharing this concise tutorial!
Thanks! I wish I could take credit but this technique is natural for most of us. I am not sure when the sling became so misunderstood, if you ask a random person how they work they usually make a spinning motion above their head. Not many of us like the idea of spinning a rock around and hoping it goes in the right direction. But once we get the concept of bringing the sling into a natural throwing mechanic, it clicks and it is powerful fun.
Greek is a great style, this one should make a lot of sense to you with that foundation.
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Interesting technique! I learnt slinging by myself, somehow developed a way where i start with a hanging rock, slowly swing it up in front of me, then add power behind me to release low/side. It's even fewer motions, and it's really powerful. Although the accuracy might not be the best, since there's not enough time to feel where the rock is. I will try this version too, looks a good blend between the traditional spinning method, and my one. (i have a slinging video on my channel from about a year ago, if my description wasn't clear enough and you're interested)
That was cool. I definitely had all those misconceptions.
Really clear and concise way to explain it.
Glad it was helpful!
I like "if you can throw, you can sling" and the stick is an excellent teaching tool that I've been meaning to start incorporating to when I show people how to sling. Great video!
Thank you! Your videos have been very inspirational over the years. You have done a lot of great work for this sport.
I've purchased two slings from this guy, he even sent me an email back discussing this exact throwing mechanic. Overhand, not figure 8. They may seem a little pricey but worth every penny. I'm a newbie, but so far can accurately hit a dinnerplate sized target (with force) from 50 feet. Tennis balls are great, the little foam one he supplies has a ball bearing in the middle.
A friggin magician! That's who you are! Tried this technique and even with my uncoordinated body I was able to throw tennis balls around the yard in less than 15 minutes. Actually I quickly reached the other problem - the throw is too powerful! Now I plan to go somewhere safe and practice some more. Thank you for sharing this concise tutorial!
Thanks! I wish I could take credit but this technique is natural for most of us. I am not sure when the sling became so misunderstood, if you ask a random person how they work they usually make a spinning motion above their head. Not many of us like the idea of spinning a rock around and hoping it goes in the right direction. But once we get the concept of bringing the sling into a natural throwing mechanic, it clicks and it is powerful fun.
This is the best way to learn to cast powerfully and accurately, great video!
Thank you!
Thanks your technique work briliant im so mutch better now
So glad, it helped!
This is the most helpful how to video on slinging I have ever seen thank you for sharing
Thank you! The sling would be much more widely used if people in general understood how intuitive they can be.
I sling a Greek style, I will have to try this though, the mechanics make a lot of sense. Thanks.
Greek is a great style, this one should make a lot of sense to you with that foundation.
Interesting technique! I learnt slinging by myself, somehow developed a way where i start with a hanging rock, slowly swing it up in front of me, then add power behind me to release low/side. It's even fewer motions, and it's really powerful. Although the accuracy might not be the best, since there's not enough time to feel where the rock is. I will try this version too, looks a good blend between the traditional spinning method, and my one. (i have a slinging video on my channel from about a year ago, if my description wasn't clear enough and you're interested)
Thanks! I searched for your video and couldn't find it. If you have time, shoot me a link I would love to see it.
My mistake was combining sling with blade.