OK I don't really practice on a field like I should.

[hyzerbomb]

I am admitting the fact that I do not practice on a field to improve my game. I really should do it but it is not sexy.
Does anyone have a good formula for having fun while going to a field to get their game together? I think it takes a few friends that will help provide the impetus to continue and grow. If we can just make it fun it just may work for us.

[REDFIVE]

Go to the field and then go to your home course right after. You will see how much further you are throwing after just one session. That will get you going out more often. I also like to find fields with soccer nets and try to shoot goals or field goal posts and shoot field goals. or get as close to the posts as possible. practice all shots hyzers annys straight and distance shots. find someone to throw back and forth with or have a distance comp with them.
I think that the improvement you see will motivate you just fine after you get started.

[snap7times]

I like to throw at least 6-10 throws before each round if not 15-25... With a warm up before these throws of course.. that counts as a semi field workout...

[DiscnRN]

I like to throw at least 6-10 throws before each round if not 15-25... With a warm up before these throws of course.. that counts as a semi field workout...

Buy a portable basket and take it to the field with you. It will keep you out there longer and improve your accuracy (and people won't look at you strange when they see what you are doing). There are a couple of parks here in Portland that have fields and trees so you can relocate the basket with obstacles to help w/ technical shots. It also helps relieve the DG jones when you don't have time to get to a course but have to throw.

[MOB47]

I am lucky enough to have a middle school a few blocks away that has 9 mach IIs spread around 2 football fields. Most of the baskets are in weird spots on concrete and there is no design or anything so we made up some different courses and just practice different types of shots all the time. I actually do more field practice than round playing due to the fact that the nearest course with baskets is about 30 minutes from my house.

[mrDROCK]

or get as close to the posts as possible. practice all shots hyzers annys straight and distance shots.

What do you do to practice distance? I feel like I have a good rhythm and release with my 3 step, but I only see maybe 125-160 feet of distance... if that.

[mazza]

i would be willing to bet u r miss judging your distance(thou i could be wrong)your probly more close to 250-300ft. a good way to practice distance is to start with standing still. start by throwing 10-15 disc just standing still. with your next set of throws try add a 1step into your throw. and then try addin 2 steps to your throw. then once your up to doing your x step try taking 1 step as u go into your x step( so that u will be actully making 4 steps)..and see how that works for you. if u r still having trouble try messing with your grip

[Ol' Bob]

The nearest field to me is 13 miles, so I don't know what to do.

[REDFIVE]

What do you do to practice distance? I feel like I have a good rhythm and release with my 3 step, but I only see maybe 125-160 feet of distance... if that.

The best way to add quick distance is to fix your grip. Most players that aren't reaching 300+ are not holding the disc properly. There is a good feldberg video that teaches grip on youtube. I would post a link but i. On my phone and too lazy.
But as far as field distance practice I try to get a full helix out of my throws. One turn isn't going to getvyou any distance you have to use two to get the full distance out of most discs. Disc selection is a big thing also. Try a valk, sidewinder, roadrunner. Learn these slower discs beore trying to throw a destroyer or a boss. Slow down and be smooth and balanced. Find a pro or someone with good form and play with them, that's the best way.

[mrDROCK]

i would be willing to bet u r miss judging your distance(thou i could be wrong)your probly more close to 250-300ft. a good way to practice distance is to start with standing still. start by throwing 10-15 disc just standing still. with your next set of throws try add a 1step into your throw. and then try addin 2 steps to your throw. then once your up to doing your x step try taking 1 step as u go into your x step( so that u will be actully making 4 steps)..and see how that works for you. if u r still having trouble try messing with your grip

I might be misjudging my distance, but I dont think so. I was just thinking about Hole 1 at Orchard Park and the distance is 201 feet and I never can reach the pin in a single throw. I know I need to keep my nose down because I am losing some distance by the disc going vertically instead of staying flat. I guess I am just getting anxious to throw farther for Pier Park.

[mrDROCK]

Try a valk, sidewinder, roadrunner. Learn these slower discs beore trying to throw a destroyer or a boss.

I am WELL aware I cannot throw a Destroyer. I tried that already and then took it back to NA and traded for a Wraith. Which isn't much difference, just noob stupidity on my part. It stays quiet in the bag while I drive with my Leopards. I want to try a Monarch for distance. What do you all say?

[REDFIVE]

The nearest field to me is 13 miles, so I don't know what to do.

Best get hikin'.

[NWDiscer]

I might be misjudging my distance, but I dont think so. I was just thinking about Hole 1 at Orchard Park and the distance is 201 feet and I never can reach the pin in a single throw. I know I need to keep my nose down because I am losing some distance by the disc going vertically instead of staying flat. I guess I am just getting anxious to throw farther for Pier Park.


when you reach back try to reach for the backside of your left armpit and keep your shoulder level. you almost want to feel like your throwing over the top of the disc it is hard to describe the feeling.


try standing on the end of the tee and rock yourself back an forth in rhythm 3 or 4 times then release the disc.

this is a twofold type drill it will help teach you directional throws/accuracy and it will help to keep the disc flat when it comes out of your hand.

Keep Hukking and make sure you throw 100 putts a day.


:cheers:

[smobro]

I am WELL aware I cannot throw a Destroyer. I tried that already and then took it back to NA and traded for a Wraith. Which isn't much difference, just noob stupidity on my part. It stays quiet in the bag while I drive with my Leopards. I want to try a Monarch for distance. What do you all say?

Specifically for Orchard, be willing to shoot high scores alot and throw with your most comfortable mid range on every hole that you cant reach with a putter. You have to be willing to give up score for growth. It won't take long. then you pull a leopard out and you will feel like a giant..

On #1 (I have aced it 5 times) throw the disc at the bottom of the pole not at the basket, that will bring the nose down and straighten the shot.

You can't play Pier in any way similarly to Orchard as far as course management is concerned. you must approach it with a completely different attitude. You can attack orchard, but you must play for placement at Pier.

DONT FOCUS ON DISTANCE> learn to throw a consistant line with putter, midrange, and driver first. that alone will add the distance you need to destroy Orchard.

[snap7times]

I agree, for anyone wanting to improve their game overall should play some rounds with midrange and putter only. Funny story, at the memorial last month, round 2 at Vista Del Camino at hole 6, a 790 foot monster. For those who know what the hole looks like, my drive went OB in the drainage pit on the right about 350 feet down, and I ended up getting a 6. Then when the tournament was over, bunch of us went glow discin' on the course and the guys were like, this will take forever, I told them, just try to control your shots and par everything, including the 600+ foot holes. Sure enough I threw 3 controlled 250-300 foot shots with my cryztal buzzz and putt for a par 4 on a hole I got a 6 on; makes you think if you had thrown fairway drivers, a 4 would be easier than getting it with a midrange...

[REDFIVE]

I am WELL aware I cannot throw a Destroyer. I tried that already and then took it back to NA and traded for a Wraith. Which isn't much difference, just noob stupidity on my part. It stays quiet in the bag while I drive with my Leopards. I want to try a Monarch for distance. What do you all say?

I think a monarch is still too fast, get a valk. it doesnt matter how far the discs say they will go if you arent able to throw them the way they are intended they arent going to go that far. Leopards are awesome. Try a valk or roadrunner. I bet you will get more distance out of a roadrunner than a monarch.

dave grip video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28ABf6csQpM)

[REDFIVE]

another great video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nED7gcXobEo)

[erp]

Pesky course has you surrounded and penned up like a factory chicken!

I feel for ya Bob, I really do, maybe you could make do with some time on the range hole...

The nearest field to me is 13 miles, so I don't know what to do.

[mrDROCK]

dave grip video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28ABf6csQpM)

He has some good advice on finger and thumb holding together. I find it funny though that he explains that all these pros and him have this same grip, yet "every grip is different for every person." Why should his grip work for me?

Sorry, I am not trying to be a jerk, I just point out inconsistencies in advice. Maybe trying all these different techniques will lead to one that works for me.

[snap7times]

The grip concept will be the same, but there will be some sort of mild adjustment for you to be comfortable with it, making it unique to your form.

[smobro]

He has some good advice on finger and thumb holding together. I find it funny though that he explains that all these pros and him have this same grip, yet "every grip is different for every person." Why should his grip work for me?

Sorry, I am not trying to be a jerk, I just point out inconsistencies in advice. Maybe trying all these different techniques will lead to one that works for me.

You should challenge him to a duel:cheers:

[mazza]

You should challenge him to a duel:cheers:

i would challenge him(and put my money on him) but i would still play against him

[Ol' Bob]

Everyone is looking to put notches on their grips.

[blang11]

Back to the original topic, I have my own routine for field practice and I can honestly say it has improved my game significantly. Overall, I just play fewer rounds these days and spend more time in the field. Here's what I do:

After warming up, I stand near the basket and throw all of my discs away from the basket -- usually in the same direction so I can pick a target and actually aim for it. I start with my flippiest putter, and end with my longest driver. The whole point there is to start throwing nice and easy and work up in terms of power. Then I go to retrieve every disc out in the field, but instead of just picking them up, I turn around and aim at the basket. This way, I know the distance for that shot should be right, all I need to do is get as close to the basket as possible. This allows me to throw every disc in my bag and helps me to produce a standard shot scenario for using that disc. After throwing all my discs back, I should have about 16-22 discs at varying distances from the basket. The final step is to putt from every one of those spots. Start with the closest disc and work your way outwards. For every putt inside the circle, you can't pick up the disc until you've made the putt from that spot. After all, these are the ones you have to get accustomed to making. I recommend this drill/warmup for any player. Give it a try!

[Greg_R]

I'm late to this thread but will add the #1 thing that helped me: Throw only putters. Seriously, go to a field and work on throwing an Aviar. Any form or grip issues will be seriously magnified. You will be forced to put spin on the disc rather than heaving it with a lot of muscle. You should be able to reach hole #6 at Orchard with your putter (with good form).

Bob, since you are far from the fields the putter trick will help you (it won't go as far). Throw 10+ off the local teepad, collect, and repeat.

Once you have the basics of good form down you can move up to midranges and eventually drivers. I find the super-thick rim drivers (Boss, etc.) too uncontrollable for me and find that Teebirds, Eagles, Leopards, etc. are much better for golf shots. In a wide open field shot where accuracy is at a lower premium I'll pull out my Teerex or Wraith. The better advanced players and pros will use the larger rim discs because they are out there playing and practicing nearly every day. Even then, you will see guys throwing "old" designs when accuracy is critical.

[Ol' Bob]

Geez, Greg, now I feel guilty. Though it's true that I am that far from a soccer/football field, I was just funnin. I actually live right on the open fairway of the 507 foot tenth hole at Lucky Mud, which has driving range markers down the middle. The down side is, I will have to start mowing the place any day now.

[Chopper]

The two things that helped me start throwing further were:

1) Throw across your chest,..not from the hip.

2) When you release,think of it as a plate of food your handing someone.

[Sam]

I generally do something similar to Brice but I don't bring a basket. I try to throw to an area on the ground around where I have thrown from. No reason to spoil a good arm-stretch with some crappy putting. :)

[Ol' Bob]

No reason to spoil a good arm-stretch with some crappy putting. :)

There is that, all right.

[Iceberg]

dont go for the monarch, i dont think it will work for you, it took me awhile to figure it out, i love it now, but i think the valk is a great straight shooting disc and for the grip style i watched a video on changing my grip, i went out and shot 2 disc on each hole one my way and one his and it was alot better when i could get it off right, just give it a chance.

[Greg_R]

Though it's true that I am that far from a soccer/football field, I was just funnin.No harm meant with my comments, just trying to help out.