How to Throw a Flying Disc Like a Discus

There's a lot of twisting and turning, but when you uncork the discus throw, it just feels right.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Disc

1. Grasp the disc with your thumb on the inside edge, your four fingers outside, and your palm facing up.
2. Extend your arm completely.
3. Rotate your wrist 360 degrees, so your elbow, your palm and the top of the disc are pointed up.
4. Aim your nonthrowing shoulder at your target.
5. Rotate your hips and shoulders until your nonthrowing arm is completely extended and pointed in the opposite direction of your target.
6. Point your throwing arm at your target behind your back.
7. Keep your feet firmly planted as you rotate. You're now "wound up" and ready to throw.
8. Whip your shoulders and hips back around toward your target.
9. Release the disc directly in front of you with a snap of your wrist.

Tips & Warnings

• Hold the edge of the disc, so the entire disc rests behind your hand.
• Keep both shoulders on a level plane throughout the entire rotation.
• Accuracy is difficult to master, but this is a good throw for distance.
• Practice, practice, practice.