Tag Forehand

The Basics of Throwing

The specifics and mechanics of throwing are the subject of much debate; everyone has their own technique. However, there are undoubtedly core elements, which are key to making good throws; the fact that these may be achieved by a wide…

Hucking forehand

What is hucking?

Simply put, hucking is when you throw the disc far - to a receiver. When you huck, you almost always want to throw to a receiver. So it's not just throwing the disc are far as possible (although when you're at a high stall count this can sometimes come in handy). There are many situations when a huck is helpful so it's not only important to know HOW to huck but also WHEN to huck. I will talk about the HOW and the WHEN with more of a focus on the HOW.

Throwing forehand

Why is throwing forehand (flick) so important?

Since in a game you are going to be marked by someone, you will want to be able to throw both a backhand and a forehand. Generally, most teams force you to throw forehand so having a good forehand will benefit your team greatly.