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.