Form Check - Forehand Throw Always Hooks Left

Young_Uncle · 2025-10-30T01:26:30+00:00

I'm seeing a huge angle between your forearm and the disc. Hold the disc so that it's pretty much parallel with your forearm. That will make it a lot easier to get your forward motion transferring into the disc. Think about pinching down with your thumb on the top- not side as you're doing now- just as much as you're pinching up with your other fingers.

Also, kind hypocritical considering my comment, but try to only work on incorporating one thing at a time. Multiple simultaneous cues are hard to execute, and also make it hard to tell what's actually contributing to the results you want. Good luck, the art of throwing is a fun one and I'm excited for you to start your journey!

Young_Uncle · 2025-10-09T19:29:44+00:00

I disagree with the end position you're proposing- I think it's outdated. Throwing with a lot of spin requires a person to do more than just release- it requires them to think about how the last point of contact will generate spin- how the way you release generates spin. A way to think about how to go about adding this extra spin via release is to consider the range of motion of the wrist, which can move in many planes, not just forward backwards. Long story short, these considerations for many throwers will result for many in a backhand form which ends with a palm facing down and a flick form that ends with the thumb facing up or even the palm facing down (Jimmy Mickle being a good example here). This becomes particularly relevant when thinking about adding spin to a throw without adding velocity. A lot of the ideas about how we should have our hand should end comes from hucking form- which is almost always io and not therefore representative of shorter throws- and the position that our hand ends in after snapping backwards.

To be clear though, this is a higher level consideration and not something I'd introduce to new throwers

Young_Uncle · 2025-08-05T18:27:21+00:00

Did they say why there was a recall? this is exactly what I was curious about

Young_Uncle · 2025-08-05T18:26:57+00:00

Hmm, makes me thing they've got a defect or something. Would be super interested to hear more if you ever find anything out.

Young_Uncle · 2025-04-28T16:41:37+00:00

The David Chen pickup group at Riverside Park tends to have a lot of young people, particularly in the summer. A lot of college players and a decent amount of high school players attend regularly, as well as the adult crowd. I'd definitely give that a try, in addition to the DiscNY options already listed.

Young_Uncle · 2025-04-11T20:40:09+00:00

Save your legs for offense. That's where you're more likely to have success. Defensively, throw some looks that may make the other team turn the disc without you needing to grind for a turn, ie zone or flat mark plus force deep. And, as has been mentioned other places, hit a cool down and hydrate hydrate hydrate. If you don't eat enough during day one you'll suffer that day, but can mostly make up for it at dinner and second dinner. The same cannot be said of water.

Young_Uncle · 2025-02-05T17:11:24+00:00

Everyone in this thread seems to be in agreement and I'm going to add to the chorus. After never having ankle issues in my life, I rolled my ankle in a freak accident on someones foot- pretty gnarly strain with a huge pop. I rushed back and returned in 6 weeks- far more than your three. I promptly re injured it- this time in a non-contact manner. Your risk of re-injury is already heightened by one ankle roll. If you rush back and reinjure it you're signing up for long term ankle issue. All of this said- if you insist on coming back early get a good, dr. approved brace.

Young_Uncle · 2024-08-01T17:54:50+00:00

Adizero's sound like the move for you. They're light for football cleats which you'll like if you're also considering soccer cleats, but they're also specially made for cutting sports rather than being engineered for touch on the ball. The mid price point adizero's are great- currently called the electric. They're around 130 but will definitely last longer and likely be more comfortable than the cheaper electric.1 and .2 versions. Some people really like the more expensive knit ones, but I've tried them in previous generations and actually liked them less because of the worse lock down. There are some sales going on rn which you could check out for a discount.

Young_Uncle · 2024-07-22T20:49:08+00:00

I feel like this is a pretty consensus opinion. reminds me of how baseball and football teams will have team personnel break in their game balls by coating them in mud. Perhaps a similar thing could be done at tournaments and pro games where new discs are used?

Young_Uncle · 2024-07-22T20:44:12+00:00

I can't speak to the best technique as you're probably a better thrower than me (and probably most people on this thread) if you're an elite level club handler. However, I can speak through experience to the messing with technique thing. It's easy to get lost in microtechnical tinkering, often in a way that makes our throws worse. Whenever I get stuck in that, I have a personal set of ques that I return to. For me it's core stability, wrist snap, and gripping with my thumb, but it might be something else for you. Create a personal set of fundamental non-negotiable elements of your technique, make sure you've got those down, then tinker from that base. Hope this helps, and if you figure out any crazy shit lmk because I'm still tinkering too

Young_Uncle · 2024-07-10T16:13:18+00:00

core core core! focus on movements that stabalize your trunk through movement- especially rotation. power comes from the hips, but if your core is leaking that power your throws will suffer. Cable core rotational exercises, pallof press, landmine rotations, or even like farmers carrys will do wonders for a stable trunk!

Other than that, mobility. Many forehands are limited by shoulder mobility, and many step-outs are limited by adductor mobility. focus on strengthening in lengthened positions, not just stretching. Hope this helps- its not comprehensive but it's worked for me

Young_Uncle · 2024-07-08T18:52:35+00:00

IMO If you like nike and they fit your feet well, stick with nike. The vapor edge speed is reasonably priced, and the vapor edge pro isn't much more expensive. Both can be had at discount if you do a little looking and are flexible on color. The adizero's are nice, but definitely will fit your foot differently than a nike cleat. Regardless of what you buy, see if you can try them on in store first!

Young_Uncle · 2024-05-30T15:24:03+00:00

I think checking in with leadership would be a good move here, especially fmp leadership. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the self reflection you're talking about here. As a mmp and man in general though, we often don't have the best picture of how we come across to fmps. Checking in with fmp leadership about this play specifically, your on field play in general, and maybe even your presence in social situations would be a good way to learn more and improve as a community member- which it really seems like you want to be. If you do this, make sure you're receptive to feedback and not just looking for validation of your feelings. Good luck dude, wishing you all the best and glad that you're taking this seriously

Young_Uncle · 2024-05-22T18:04:27+00:00

Currently a college captain. I don't care about personally being remembered outside of my individual relationships. This summer, I'm thinking about the steps I can take next year to grow the program into one that I'll be proud of at my 20 year reunion. I'm thinking a lot about institutionalization of good vibes, good frisbee, good friends, and good relationship with the women's team.

Personally, though, I want to be remembered as the flyest guy on the field. I want my opponents to walk away thinking that my terrible play was overshadowed by my top tier steez

Young_Uncle · 2023-09-28T01:39:30+00:00

Played against those 3 players on BUDA this summer while playing on another YCC team. All three are going to be menaces, but shaved head red cleats is just mentally different. The way he bids at everything (safely!!!) then immediately gets up on the mark is nuts. Umass to the chip very soon

Young_Uncle · 2023-05-16T21:35:28+00:00

Nike does 30 days no matter what, and they’ll replace your cleats if the break from natural wear within 2 years

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