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36 thoughts on “Disc Golf Lesson From A World Champion”

  1. There are a bunch or people right there while he is throwing. That is
    unsafe and inconsiderate. If that disc hit me he would not be getting it
    back, that is for sure!

  2. Hey! Have you heard the buzz about the Callabertha Golf Training Wizard,
    (google it) I heard some incredible things about the results other golfers
    have had with it, my uncle got excellent improvement with it. Yeah cut 5
    strokes in just a few weeks 

  4. I was really guilty of the “Fred Flintstone” when I started, I laughed so
    hard when he said that lol. Also I would stop my runup and instant before I
    through making it completely pointless. Now I just do a quick, easy, and
    smooth side step or two before I toss. Kind of like in baseball how they
    taught you to “step into” your swing or using your feet to drive a punch in
    boxing.

  5. I am not sure what you are saying but we(the pro’s) don’t bring our arm
    down on purpose. It just happens. But it is like Barry said; go smooth.
    About accuracy; most people make the mistake of taking discs which are not
    good for their game. Overstable discs are only for players who play this
    game for some time. Learn to throw straight,learn a smooth shot that goes
    to the right(hardest shot of all for a righty) and don’t go all out.
    Control 60 feet before you move up.

  6. something i cannot find anyone commenting on is the fact that people bring
    their LEFT arm down to their side as they throw. That takes away -counter
    balance and your right arm will swing faster without it. I myself am losing
    accuracy over this. What can I do about it?

  8. I would have to say you are probably one of the cockiest most arrogant disc
    golfers I have met. No one that I have ever met has ever claimed that the
    disc your toss will make a large difference. Of course each disc throws its
    own way and has its own flight path but to say if you want to throw “GOOD”
    use all championship discs is plain ignorance of the sport. You think you
    can beat me message me at YouTube/danphelan89 Im always down for a new
    course.

  12. hmm, I guess i’d have to see you throw, but 150 – 200 feet is not bad for
    someone who’s only been playing since may. The fact that your discs are
    light may contribute to your short distance in that light discs are harder
    to control and get chopped up by the wind. Try learning a power grip, takes
    more technique, try getting better plastic, Champion or Star or ESP. Snap
    your wrist upon release, watch a pro and have them teach you how but watch
    them closely and keep your head down.

  14. @storminmorman50 try bringing the disk from higher to lower in the
    release..start above the shoulder and bring it down slightly at an
    angel..and focus on keeping the disc flat and straight on release.

  17. Great vid! But I don’t think the point is to NOT put a lot of energy into
    the drive, as you suggest, but that a smooth, flat delivery is the
    foundation of a strong drive. Barry’s seemless biomechanics make it look so
    easy! Once you’ve got the grip and smooth, flat technique, as Barry demos
    so well, just step up the kinetics to add distance. Thanks for this
    fantastic vid!!!

  19. @storminmorman50 What discs are you using? The discs you have may be too
    overstable for your skill level. The Discraft comet and the Discraft buzz
    are nice straight flying discs. They aren’t drivers but they are much more
    controllable. The comet is also very useful in the woods and for anhyzer
    (left to right) shots. And the buzz is widely considered one of the best
    discs available. Also check out the discraft throwing basics video if you
    haven’t watched it yet. Hope that helps.

  20. Wow. riverSKYeagle… You’re probably the kind of douche bag I run into on
    the course that talk about this drive they had on this whole or this putt
    they hit on this hole or explaining how you were trying to put “just a
    little anny” on that shot you just took but it didn’t do what you wanted,
    basically not being able to hold a real conversation about anything else
    besides disc golf AKA GET BENT FAG.

  22. @bammikevandmuska try to release the disc when its plane is level and/or
    parallel to the ground. ie, your hand-axis swings around even with the
    ground. another thing is to tilt the outside edge of the disc (relative to
    your throwhand) slightly upwards, so that it releases slightly canted to
    the “right”. this counters its tendency to immediately head left after the
    “sprint” period (the time when its momentum is greater than its inertia)
    and leads to the desired “s curve” of good long drive

  29. good tip. I know many times I’ve driven hard to attempt to get a hole in 1,
    only to shoot way left or right and end up getting a 3 or 4. If I had
    simply just tried to land somewhere in front of the basket, then I get an
    easy 2. slow and steady betty.

  30. PlanB if yer talking about the guy in the video.. he is a pro, Ive met him
    at the Kansas city wide open. Hes a nice guy and you sir, are a moron.
    thenextbigshed.. yes its awesome and one of the few reasons I would tell
    you to move to the states..

  34. i just started disc golfinng at Wickham park in CT. It’s so beautiful
    there. It is such a relaxing thing to do. I’m currently trying to refocus
    myself on accuracy first, distance second. I mean, yes you want to use all
    of your energy and get the disc to go as far as possible, but a focus on
    accuracy usually means you’ll get it to go more in the right direction,
    hence a longer shot overall…

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