Flying a Frisbee properly can be difficult if you don't know the correct technique. This article will teach you how to throw a Frisbee with basic backhand techniques.
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Part 1 of 2: Learning the Throwing Move
Step 1. Grasp the dish with your hands
The thumb is on top of the disc, the index finger touching the edge and the other fingers touching the bottom of the disc.
Step 2. Stand with your feet at 90 degrees to the target
The foot on the dominant side is in front, so if your dominant hand is right, then the right foot is forward.
Step 3. Bend your wrist slightly toward your body as the disc is gripped
Your elbows point up and out.
Step 4. Aim the dish at the target
Usually, Frisbee is done with other people, so aim for your partner so that the dish can be caught easily.
Step 5. Move your arms forward quickly
Straighten your arms, and when your arms are almost extended, flick your wrist and release the disc toward the target.
- The wrist should be flicked like a spring.
- Remove the disc at different heights for different results. for a steady throw, release the disc just above the navel.
Step 6. Remove the disc firmly enough
Throws that are too strong or too weak will cause the disc to hit the ground, wobble or fall out of alignment.
Part 2 of 2: Perfecting the Throw
Step 1. Practice your throwing technique
Practice will perfect your own technique and give you a feel for how the Frisbee interacts with air currents.
Step 2. Practice your throwing technique
Perfect your throwing technique and learn how the disc moves through the air.
- Try tossing a disc between two cones with a friend.
- Try throwing the disc at a target, such as a tree.
Step 3. Add power
During the throwing motion, transfer your weight from your back leg to your front leg while rotating your pelvis. For more stability, step out with your dominant foot.
Step 4. Fine-tune the details
Pay attention to the following details as you perfect your throw.
- Concentrate on the flick of your wrist. This movement will add spin to the throw, making it more accurate and keeping the disc from wobbling.
- Bend your elbows during the throw. This will increase accuracy and increase throwing power.
- Keep the disc high when tossed. Think of your plate as ice cream in a cone and you don't want the ice cream to spill.
Tips
- Use a good quality dish. A good frisbee is made from a highly durable material, and its weight and thickness can be felt in your hand. A bad plate breaks down quickly and doesn't last long.
- If you can add more spin to the disc, the throw will go further. If the dish doesn't make it to the target, try releasing it a bit late. On the other hand, if the throw goes over the target, try releasing the disc earlier. Keep practicing until the movement gets smoother and the throwing distance is getting further.
- Find a good location to throw the disc. You need a large space so you can run without running into obstacles.
- Dogs love to catch Frisbees. If you have a dog, use a special plate that is softer and lighter to play with. This way, your good plate will be free from dog bite marks.
- When the disc is released, the index finger should point towards the target.
