How to Throw a Flying Disc Forehand

Gunslingers may be a thing of the past, but you can pretend to be one with the forehand throw. It's fast and from the hip.

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Running Shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Athletic Gear
• Flying Disc Games
• Flying Discs

1. 

   Extend your hand as if to shake hands.

2. 

   Place your index and middle fingers on the inside edge of the disc and your thumb on the outside.

3. Hold the disc parallel to the ground, right side up.

4. 

   Point your feet at an angle, approximately 45 degrees away from your intended target.

5. Bring your arm back.

6. 

   Bend your wrist so that it's perpendicular to your forearm.

7. 

   Drop your throwing shoulder several inches below your other shoulder.

8. 

   Begin the throw with your elbow leading the way.

9. Flick your wrist with a quick snap so that your middle finger is the last point of contact with the disc.

Tips & Warnings

• Grip the edge of the disc so the entire disc rests behind your hand.
• If the disc lands on its side and rolls soon after release, try dropping your throwing shoulder more.
• There is little rotation from the shoulder in this throw. The power comes from the snap of the wrist.
• Remember to allow some distance between you and your partner because the disc will leave your hand with a lot of spin and velocity.

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on 11/25/2008 Admittedly, Ultimate forehands require a unique throwing stance and angle, because one has to constantly make throws around a defender right in one's face!:-) However, since this article is for the "flying disc" forehand, I'd suggest any student to check out the "Heave H.O.E." DVD,-Basic Instructions for All Flying Disc Students ( http://motodom.com ) for learning even more solid do's (and don'ts!) on forehand throws. Especially if your goal is to throw a Frisbee forehand straight and far. Peace!

on 8/8/2006 If you want to throw it high and accurate, follow through across your chest. This also helps the Frisbee fly farther when you are pulling in Ultimate Frisbee.

on 8/8/2006 Instead of putting your hand out like a hand shake, try making a gun with two fingers being the barrel of the gun and your thumb being the aim. Then grip the disc as said above.