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Hearing the disc snap out of the hand might be one of the most satisfying sounds in disc golf. It’s sharp, clear, and unmistakable. It turns out, it’s also really hard to replicate, a sound many players believe only elite pros can produce. But that’s not true. After playing with a local MPO player and hearing that snap on his very first backhand throw, I was determined to figure out how to get it myself. What I discovered changed my game and added real distance to my throws.

You need to be practicing your stand stills. From time to time, I see advice in online forums and Facebook groups that suggests you shouldn’t focus on stand still throws or practice them at all. That they can actually set you back and ruin your form improvement journey. The reasoning makes sense at first glance. When you compare a throw with a run-up to one without, the form does look completely different. The brace plays a major role, and the snap you generate in the throw

What you'll need: Bag of discs, local course or open area, elevation/change in slope is important as well

What you'll need: bag of discs, local course or open area, elevation/change in slope is important as well Benefits: Learn how to throw your discs in a way that you don't get unwanted skips or roll-aways Description: We're not talking about sticks you find in the woods here, this is all about getting your disc to stick where you want it! This skill is vital for all throws but especially approach shots where a nasty skip can be the reason you don't end up inside the circle.

What you'll need: bag of discs, open field Benefits: Further learn your bag and how varying play conditions affect flight Description: In order to the get the most out of these practice sessions, we recommend thoroughly learning your average maximum distances and flight paths under normal conditions so that you have a solid baseline. Once this baseline is established, you'll want to continue this bag learning process in all conditions, most notably the wind. It's easy to only

What you'll need: Basket/Cone, bag of discs

What you'll need: Basket, bag

What you'll need: Bag/Pack of discs, open field or course, basket/cones, and obstructions are a bonus

What you'll need: Open field, measuring device or measured lines such as on a soccer or football field

What you'll need: A practice net or open area to throw in to