How to Tomahawk Throw a Flying Disc

The tomahawk throw is a flashy throw especially suited for ultimate - or for impressing your friends.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Disc

1. Grab the disc with your middle and index fingers extended on the inside edge and your thumb on the outside.

2. Hold the disc perpendicular to the ground, unlike in most throws, for which the disc starts parallel to the ground.

3. Bend your elbow so your arm forms a 90-degree angle.

4. Bring your arm back so your forearm is parallel to the ground, your elbow is pointed forward, and the disc is just behind your ear, its top facing toward you.

5. Complete the throw with a chopping motion, as the name suggests.

6. Release the disc when your arm is pointed straight up. The disc will flip over in midflight and descend upside down.

Tips & Warnings

• Grip the edge of the disc so the entire disc rests behind your hand.
• Keep a reasonable distance from your partner, because this throw has some power.
• A heavier disc, 160 to 180 grams, makes this throw easier to learn.

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on 8/29/2006 Don't be afraid to get a little bit of a running start when you throw a tomahawk. Get your entire body into it to make it go a little farther.

on 8/8/2006 Try to angle your arm a bit if the disc doesn't turn over when released 90 degrees. It is easier to throw it a shorter length when the angle is less than 90 degrees.