Ricky Wysocki Putting Tip for More Spin, Distance, and Accuracy

Putting can feel like the simplest part of disc golf until a 20 foot putt floats low, fades early, or wobbles out of the hand.

The motion looks small, but tiny details decide whether the disc carries on line or falls short.

At an event we attended, Ricky Wysocki shared a putting tip that stood out because it applies to almost every style. It does not matter if the putt is mostly push, mostly spin, or somewhere in between with a splush style. The tip was to keep the wrist curled from the moment the putt is lined up until the disc leaves the hand.

Many players either never curl the wrist at all, or they do it late during the back swing.

That late curl can work some of the time, but it adds timing to a motion that already has enough moving parts.

Wysocki’s point was simple. Get the wrist ready early, keep it ready, and release from that loaded position.

Why the curled wrist matters

A curled wrist stores motion that can turn into spin at release.

In putting, spin is not only for players who call themselves spin putters. Every putt needs some spin if it is going to hold a clean line.

A putt with too little spin tends to behave in a few familiar ways. It stalls before it reaches the basket, fades harder than expected, wobbles out of the hand, or it becomes easier for wind to push around.

The putter may leave the hand on the right line, but it does not stay on that line for long.

A curled wrist helps because it gives the hand a chance to add clean rotation at the end of the stroke. The disc comes out with more life.

That does not mean the putt needs to be thrown hard. It means the disc has enough spin to carry forward and stay stable.

This is why the tip helps with both distance and accuracy.

More spin can help the putt travel farther without forcing the arm to do all the work. More spin can also make the flight more predictable because the disc holds its angle better after release.

The mistake many players make

The most common issue is starting the putt with a flat or lazy wrist. The player lines up, begins the motion, then curls the wrist during the back swing.

That creates a moving checkpoint inside the stroke. The wrist has to curl at the right time, the arm has to move at the right speed, and the release has to match both.

It makes a motion that is already sometimes difficult, more difficult by adding a timing component.

When the timing is good, the putt may feel great.

When it is slightly off, the disc can come out nose down, nose up, left, right, or without enough spin. The player may think the problem is aim, but the real issue is often preparation.

Keeping the wrist curled from the start removes one variable. The wrist is already in position before the putt begins. The motion becomes more repeatable because the hand does not need to find the loaded position while everything else is moving.

Another common mistake is curling the wrist too tightly. The goal is not to lock the hand into a tense claw. The goal is to create a comfortable, athletic curl that is ready to pop forward. If the forearm feels tight or the fingers squeeze the disc too hard, the release may get jerky. The wrist should feel loaded, not frozen.

How to apply the tip to any putting style

The value of this tip is that it does not ask every player to putt the same way. Push putters, spin putters, and splush putters can all use it.

A push putter may rely more on the legs and arm swing, but the disc still needs rotation. For that style, the curled wrist can add enough spin to keep the putt from floating weakly. The motion can still feel direct and simple, but the release will have more stability.

A spin putter already uses the wrist more, so this tip helps with readiness and timing. Instead of waiting until the stroke starts to build the wrist position, the hand begins in the loaded shape. That can make the release feel cleaner and more confident.

A splush putter blends both ideas. The stroke has forward push and wrist driven spin.

For that style, keeping the wrist curled early can help the whole motion stay connected. The player does not have to choose between power from the body and spin from the hand. Both can work together.

The setup should feel consistent before every putt.

Line up the putt, set the wrist curl, keep the disc controlled, move through the putting motion, and let the wrist open through the release. The feel should be smooth rather than forced.

A simple way to practice it

Start close enough to the basket that makes do not feel stressful. A shorter distance lets the focus stay on the wrist position instead of the result. Before each putt, pause for a moment and check whether the wrist is already curled. If it is not, set it before starting the stroke.

Then putt without adding extra power. The goal is to notice the disc coming out with cleaner spin.

A good release often looks like a flatter flight, less wobble, and a putt that carries to the chains with less effort. After that feels natural, move back a few steps.

The test is whether the same wrist position stays in place at longer distances. Many players keep the curl on short putts, then lose it when distance makes them tense. That is when the tip matters most.

It also helps to watch the disc after release. If it wobbles hard, the wrist may be opening unevenly or the fingers may be dragging on the rim. If it fades early, the putt may still need more spin. If it launches too fast or high, the wrist may be adding power without enough control.

Practice should not turn into overthinking. The best version of this cue is simple. Set the wrist early and keep it curled until release. That is enough to guide the motion without cluttering the routine.

The real takeaway from Wysocki’s tip

Ricky Wysocki’s putting tip works because it focuses on preparation before motion. Many missed putts begin before the disc ever moves. If the wrist is not ready, the stroke has to solve that problem on the fly.

Keeping the wrist curled from line up to release gives the putt a better chance to leave cleanly, spin properly, and hold its line. It can add distance without a harder stroke. It can improve accuracy without changing the entire putting style.

The next time putting practice starts, do not rebuild the whole form. Pick up the putter, line up the target, curl the wrist, and keep it there until the disc is gone.

That one small habit can make the putt feel more connected from start to finish.

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