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Step 1
Use creative posture. Getting underneath branches or obstacles above the ground sometimes requires the "kneeling putt," where a player drops to one knee. Getting lower to the ground is one of the most common ways to sneak a disc past an obstacle without a costly detour.
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Step 2
Use other traditional strategic putts. The straddle putt, thrown with both feet forward, is an example of various shooting strategies developed for angling around trees or rocks.
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Step 3
Double your throw. A basic way to maneuver is to throw at a .45 angle, then throw again on an opposite angle, to get back in the direction of the green and the target. This will cost you a throw, but technically, you may able to get more distance along with your angling, and the extra throw might pay off later in your journey to your target.
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Step 4
Use a penalty throw. For some obstacles, it might pay off to throw out of bounds or otherwise earn a penalty. Disc golf rules state a player can then throw from a "playable lie." This is much like in traditional golf, where you can go directly for the sand trap, then reposition past it on the next try.
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Step 5
Use video tutorials. A whole bunch of video tips are available at sites like Expert Village Videos, where disc golf experts share their own tips for getting past bushes, trees and other obstacles.
