5. Learn Disc Golf Backhand Form - The Slinging Arm

We've finally arrived at the slinging arm. We need to whip/sling the arm and disc at the target. But how do we preserve the power we generate from our weight and up the kinematic chain and get it into the disc? Let's find out!

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Do not use the images of my own form as gospel because it is a work in progress. In this module, my lower body action is not ideal. The hip rocking action in particular should appear more like this:
   • Pogo Leg Hip Drill  

We review problems with my form examples as cases in point at the end of the BH series:
   • Spotting Common Mistakes in Disc Golf...  

Highlights:
0:00 Jingle
0:12 Overview
1:10 The Sling and the Whip
2:19 Backswing Styles
5:01 Backswing Disc Orientation
5:58 The role of the shoulder
7:43 What makes the power pocket?
9:03 Let's get slinging
11:28 Get a Grip!
12:15 Wrist Mechanics
12:58 Most Common Power Pocket Mistake

Resources
Understanding the myotatic reflex + a drill:    • Do You Know the Golf Myotatic Reflex?...  

Backswing/reachback:    • The Disc Golf "Reach Back" Explained...      • Why I don't call it a Reachback  

Grip location and pressure:    • Grips Tips // Clean Release  

Power Pocket Explained:    • Double Dragon Drill & Power Pocket Ex...