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Learning the Basics of Forehand in Disc Golf | Robbie C Beginner Tips
Learn to throw a forehand shot like pro disc golfer Robbie C, starting from the basics of grip and technique. Join Robbie as he shares his beginner tips on mastering the forehand, drawing inspiration from fellow players Brody, Hunter, and Silas. Discover how to choose the right grip - stack grid, power grip, or another variant - and learn to apply it effectively to generate spin and power. Even in wet conditions, a well-executed forehand can be a game-changer. With Robbie's guidance, you'll gain confidence on the course and start crushing epic forehand shots. Get ready to take your disc golf game to the next level with this beginner-friendly tutorial.
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what is good foundation nation robbie c here and today we are going to learn how to throw a sidearm let's get into it yeah that would probably work a lot better if i had a cameraman hey lindsay can you help me for a second and today we're going to learn how to throw a forehand let's get into it all right y'all we are out here and if you have been around disc golf for any period of time or even watched videos on this channel you have seen players like brody and hunter and even silas throw some incredible forehand shots and you may have been thinking to yourself well i'd like to throw some good forehands but how do i do it we're going to take just a few minutes today to go over the basics of forehands so that you can get out there on the course and start crushing some forehand shots today now before we can start throwing epic forehand shots we first have to pick up the disc let's take a second to talk about grip there are three common grips that you're probably going to see while you're out there on the course the first is the stack grid the stack grip comes from your fingers being placed side by side the middle finger is going to nestle on in there between the rim and the flight plate of the disc and the pointer finger serves to add stability and strength to that middle finger which is going to be the primary place that we put power and spin into the disc speaking of power that takes us to our second grip the power grip and a power grip you're bringing that pointer finger down to create a second point of contact on the rim of the disc which allows you to inject even more power as you come through with this grip you're going to be pushing the disc forward letting it snap and rotate off of those fingers while this grip can add significant power to your shot it also makes it a little harder to control your ankles another perk of this grip is that during rain or wet conditions it allows that second point of contact which gives you just a tad bit more touch on the disc so that it doesn't slip out of your hand...
