Backhand Throw

There are many ways to throw a flying disc. Let's start with the Backhand:

Step 1

Grip the disc like this:                                        Or like this for more power:

                           

 

Step 2 

Begin by throwing the disc using only the wrist. Don't use use your arm yet, just make the disc spin as fast as you can by flicking your wrist.

If you can make the disc fly without wobbling - WELL DONE! You have the correct wrist action. Go to step 3 to have a go at the full throw.

  

Step 3 

The backswing:

  • Stand sideways to the direction you want to throw
  • Take the disc back around the body
  • Bend your elbow slightly

 

 

 

 

Step 4

The throw:

  • Bring the arm around quickly
  • At the same time, step onto your front foot. 

 

   

 

 

Step 5

The release:

  • When your arm is pointing at your target, let go of the disc by flicking the wrist with power 

 

   

 

 

Step 6

The follow through: 

  • Let your arm and body follow through naturally as you continue to turn your body.

 

 
  

Step 7

Watch it fly:
 
  • Did the disc fly how you wanted? 
     

      

Step 8

Make adjustments:

Does it fly too high?  or  Does it fly to the left or right?

 

 

To start with, it's important to be able to make the disc fly straight. The key is to make sure the the disc is level to the ground when it is released. The disc is like an aeroplane - if the wings are tilted up, the plane flies up. If plane is tilted to the left or to the right, the plane will turn the same way. 

 

 

When you let go of the disc, aim to release it so that it is flat - this may take a little practice - so go on, you can do it!

 

How To Throw With Extra Control

You can make the disc glide through the are more smoothly by tilting it back a little bit as you throw. This work best if you give it extra 'snap' with the wrist too.

 

 

 

This tilting techinique is called adding 'mung' to the disc. It make your thows more accurate and the gliding effect makes it easier for other people to make catches.

 

 

  

How To Curve the Disc

You can make the disc curve from the right to the left or from the left to the right. 

Right to Left

By throming the disc like this it will curve from the right to the left. This is called adding 'skip curve'.

  

Left to Right

By throing the disc like this it will curve from the left to the right. This is called adding 'roll curve', and most people find this a little more dificult to master.