Gaining Easier Distance in Disc Golf with Two Quick Mental Fixes

Gaining Easier Distance in Disc Golf with Two Quick Mental Fixes | Beginner Tips and Tutorials

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I know the struggle to gain distance is something most every disc golfer goes through in their lifetime. No matter if it's the 250 foot plateau or the 500 foot plateau, we all seem to find things where we just want a little more distance. In today's video I want to share a few distance revelations I've found when working with my coach, Mike Strauss, as he came down here for a few days and we had the chance to work in person. I'm finding with these slight adjustments I've got the exact same distance as before with 50% less effort. This brings me a ton of hope for seeing that future distance potential!! What are the tips? You'll have to watch to find out!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Flippy Disc Golf "Robbie C"
3:06 Setting the Table
8:08 Right Shoulder Fold
13:59 Mental Cues
18:25 See It In Action
22:57 Wrap Up

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@BodanzaDiscGolf Жыл бұрын

yeah... this video is an incredible gold mine

@RobbieCDiscgolf Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@footfaultdiscgolf Жыл бұрын

Foot fault

@nickwood9053 Жыл бұрын

We need a Robbie C , Bodanza video!

@redmortensen4066 Жыл бұрын

So I agree there needs to be a colab. But being as I'm a big fan of both of you. I must say that this is something I'm going to start doing literally tomorrow.

@Krispykramer710 Жыл бұрын

Bodanza birdie talks..

@SixSided Жыл бұрын

Pretty neat. I had a different problem I needed to solve in my distance journey, but my first time over 400 ft was, like you said, a smooth and controlled, 50 - 60% shot that accelerated after the hit. The hard part is converting knowledge into muscle memory.

@sethtayloroneal Жыл бұрын

Got to love the George Ward fire station, but jokes aside, love the video and the content! I find that no matter where I am on my distance journey, I always need reminders like these.

@michaelcushman Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Your two main points are THE two main points. 1. The elbow is raised high enough. 2. The acceleration emphasis is when the hand is just about to move in front of the elbow. When tweeking form, these two behaviors never change. I'm not found of the terminology you are using to describe #1. True, the shoulder muscle is doing the work of raising the elbow...however, so many players pull the disc. Pulling raises the shoulder up, like a shrug, and that is a terrible shoulder movement. Imo, the better way to teach this is, "Raise the elbow, keep the forearm parallel to the ground, and pull the shoulders down." Whatever imagery and terms work for you is of course the best.

@NickCarroll Жыл бұрын

"Raise the elbow, keep the forearm parallel to the ground, and pull the shoulders down." Interesting. I'll have to try this out. I have an issue with a) elbow drop and b) raised shoulder during my swing, and it's become muscle memory for me. So thank you for that.

@danielwolzygolf813 Жыл бұрын

Trusting the process is literally one of the hardest things to conceptualize. Meaning, we want to see the progress or imagine it. We love the sport so much. But the truth is we need to let these changes show us the improvements. Results are not faithless. Love the content.

@Allbirdbag Жыл бұрын

Robbie this has got to be one of your best video! It is such a blessing that you are passing down what you are learning from your personal coach to all of us. The shoulder spacing is very Nicklas Antilla style, which he bombs with accuracy, and does feel uncomfortable at first but I would bet most players are not getting that space. I will say the only thing that is missing, and this is just me wanting to really understand form as best I can, is how do you accelerate "after the hit". I've heard before that you want to actively open your forearm and throw literally away from you towards that 10 o'clock hit box. Would you say that is true for like a mental queue on accelerating at the last second.

@discsmd Жыл бұрын

I love that your videos are so practical and structured. I can take what you talk about and implement it into what I am doing to see if it works for me or not. Still my favorite.

@garyjohnson65 Жыл бұрын

Just a super helpful video. You are really putting out some outstanding videos Robbie. I look at disk golf in a whole new light. After a few years of not improving at all and getting somewhat bored with playing, I now am super excited every time I get to the course. Thanks again Robbie.

@henriklasu Жыл бұрын

As a 50 years old newbie i hava had so much use of your videos and pod. Thanks and keep up the good work

@FuckGoogle2 Жыл бұрын

Warm up them knees is my advice to you, often overlooked.

@devindmcclellan Жыл бұрын

So dumb and simple. This just changes everything. I’ve watched so many videos about walking through the disc and not reaching. This was the most simple way thanks Robbie

@masonewbank5813 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robbie! Huge help

@Aigler6 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice Robbie! I’ll be applying this for the summer

@Leroyjenkins90 Жыл бұрын

This video is golden!! Thanks Robbie! That right shoulder fold/hit point explanation is going to help me so much❤

@keepsafebandpa Жыл бұрын

My favorite thing about your videos is why they are easy to understand, and in my opinion that reason is because your videos are set up like you are just hanging out chatting with your buddy on the course. That makes it easy to follow too! Also not having just an explanation but on course examples, again makes your videos very easy to follow. Thanks for all you do in the scene! 🤙🏼

@aaronrobertson5141 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for emphasizing the left arm driving down (RHBH). It's not talked about enough and it was my "ah-ha" moment for adding 100 feet to my throws. When I first started, there was so much emphasis on the right elbow driving forward. This led me to just muscle my throws vs. sling shotting my right arm forward to catch up with the tension my left arm created from driving downward

@georgep5212 11 ай бұрын

What an awesome video! This is one video that i can say made a huge difference for me. I focused on where my elbow was while applying 50% power and was absolutey blown away by the distance of that first throw. This is now incorperated in my practice. Thanks again and keep up the great videos.

@edwinamador5458 Жыл бұрын

Awesome content! Thank you Robbie.

@steveackerman5066 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I can’t wait to slow down in my field work, great tips!

@aaronmatkin9354 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the valuable content. My game gets better every video of yours I watch

@sashasashasashasasha Жыл бұрын

You’re a good man, Robbie… and an excellent teacher. Love your corroboration with Foundation Disc Golf and other content-creators. Love your personality too. And “quack” sound effects after missed puts.

@TheSkymtb Жыл бұрын

Good information. Things to think about, and try to implement. Thank you.

@richardgeer4323 8 ай бұрын

Very good information and demonstrations for us! Thank you so much as I am just getting into it and loving little clues related to form and effort!

@kylepellow5644 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for all the knowledge!!

@andrewteal2180 Жыл бұрын

Super excited to work on this! Like kid on Christmas Day excited!!

@dameonpeters6578 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Robbie! It's nice to get an instructional video that slows things down to a point of understanding and teaches me to slow down to implement the instructions.

@brackeneuler6415 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. Very helpful. Can't wait to get to a field and put it into practice

@johanl1ndahl Жыл бұрын

This is a great video, I learned alot from this and gonna take all this into consideration when I go out tomorrow. Thank you so much.

@waydecheatley4129 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video Robbie! I knew adding tension in my shoulder helped me throw far but I had know idea it was good form. Cheers Robbie, this one’s getting locked in. You’re a game changer good sir 👍🤙

@ryanroussel5588 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the content Robbie!

@icantwaitnc 5 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for all the awesome videos. I learn so much from watching you because you are an excellent teacher!

@robertgordon8912 Жыл бұрын

Love the different flippy disc golf merch that is shown throughout the video

@davidkelly4269 Жыл бұрын

one of the best instructional vids ive ever seen and ive seen a ton. shot out robbie

@stuartschwenke6656 Жыл бұрын

Love the shoulder set-up. I have been incorporating this over the summer. Definitely give spaces for the different angles required for the different shots, as you illustrated.

@jameswhitney8721 Жыл бұрын

Best tip video so far ❤

@Lankybrit52 Жыл бұрын

What a great video. Things for my field work tomorrow.

@diamundgal Жыл бұрын

Saved to go over a few more times. Huge information here!!

@nextlitemedia7158 Жыл бұрын

Best video yet. This isn’t the first time Ive said “this is it” after a video, but this hit home so much Im going to say it again. Never been more excited to get out to the field!

@brianpond7114 11 ай бұрын

That made so much sense. Thank u

@WoodGuyDG Жыл бұрын

These tips really hit the mark for me. I never really knew what to do with my shoulder/elbow position. This will give me something to focus on. And the "50%/Accelerate through" tip ties back to the "Overthrow Windwaker Drill" video where he talks about the 10 o'clock release point accelerating to the 10 o'clock release point.

@johnshepherd6925 Жыл бұрын

Let's go!!! Love your vids dude.

@RINGOMONJ Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. Thanks!

@michaelcain21 11 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to try this

@Joeaxtell Жыл бұрын

Good stuff and that first cue is one I stumbled into a couple months ago that got me over 350 consistently! You worded and demonstrated it so well I’m definitely going to show other people when they’re asking for advice!

@ScottDrew-xp3zw 23 күн бұрын

Incredible tips, Robbie. Some of the most helpful I've ever heard, thank you!

@DavidCornelius Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Robbie! This video really helped me reset. After finding some timing queues that clicked for me, I was hitting mid-300s super smooth and feeling on top of the world. I then did what most people do... since I had it figured out, it was go time for power! I proceeded to "throw hard", on a windy day no less, which led to less distance, frustration, and all my old bad habits. Your video arrived to shake sense back in me, and my next round was one of my best - definitely my best for woods golf.

@paulebell Жыл бұрын

Truly great teaching.

@jcgarcia1931 8 ай бұрын

Robbie you're kicking @ss. Keep it up and thanks for being real. I'm playing better thanks to you and my downtime is actually productive. Win win.

@Jahnod34d Жыл бұрын

Cant wait to practice these techniques!!

@bensieber6960 11 ай бұрын

I think it was Simon who said, “slow is smooth and smooth is far”, or something along those lines. This is now my mantra for drives and it has made a huge difference. As soon as I try to really crank on one I shank it or drive it into the ground. The other huge help for distance has been to lift my back foot. I used to think I had to drive off my back leg, but all that does is slow down rotation and add stress to that knee (sore knee after a round = no bueno)! Lifting my trailing foot gives me waaaay better rotation and snap. Those two elements have added an easy 75-100 feet to my drives.

@coryhaggard5704 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff! For whatever reason, when you demonstrate the shoulder fold, especially while moving the lower body (walk up), it looks like the exact movement Calvin makes. Great quote: “50% Power at the right time is always going to be better than 100% Power whenever it might happen to hit”! I believe the thought of 50% is really going to help… Not 80%… Not 70%… Not even 60%… 50% Power is it!

@lukeoglesby3086 Жыл бұрын

still loving the videos man..had a great time chit chatting at the shop a couple weeks ago on my trek across the south, loved Inverness, thanks for all your doing for the community

@ReptilianDiscgolf Жыл бұрын

Another quality video Robbie!

@stevenkitchensphotography9319 Жыл бұрын

Man, this helped so much. I can still throw my same distance but my accuracy has got immediately better from this. Thank you! You never keep learning

@SqueakA1C1788 Жыл бұрын

Literally ordered the Tabletop Solpro polo as soon as you mentioned you had shirts ready. Cant wait to wear this!!!

@Morphowl Жыл бұрын

Just went out and did a field session focusing on these two (three?) things. Biggest change I immediately noticed was even though I was doing 50% power, I was getting much better snap than I was previously. I think the shoulder helped with keeping the disc on a straight line, and the acceleration after the hit really allowed the disc to rip out of my hands. I was practicing with mids, and they were immediately going as far as my previous full power mids, and had two or three that were my new farthest throws with a mid. Great video!

@matthewhershberger3198 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robbie for this extremely relevant video! I had the great fortune and pleasure of meeting you on the course as you were filming this video which was really cool for me!! This video alone has done more for my game than any other video. After a few minutes of implementing these tips, I was getting better distance than before with 50% power! Meeting you in person is something I'll remember for a long time!

@thediamondbackdad6183 Жыл бұрын

Mind blown!!! 🤯 Thank you for all you do for us mortals Robbie! Lol

@learnwithmediscgolf Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. I’m definitely going to go try this later.

@jeffeliasen-hu3gs Жыл бұрын

Great video, your form has improved for sure. Got to try these tips out

@Sandsawks Жыл бұрын

I started doing this myself a couple weeks ago. Easier distance is a perfect description. I slowed my run-up down drastically and hold that elbow up and out and getting 400ish distance much easier and with better accuracy. All that with a Axiom Crave as my max speed driver as I'm working with improving mechanics

@Davbaldwin1 Жыл бұрын

Great lesson. You are an awesome instructor.

@macthemurse Жыл бұрын

Looking fwd to trying this one!

@ToddsDiscGolf Жыл бұрын

“Slow is smooth, smooth is fast” 👍👍👍

@duwaynebrandt8810 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!!

@youdmv Жыл бұрын

This is good stuff! Thank you from sweden 😊👍

@wadewessels5404 Жыл бұрын

I look forward to getting out there and giving this form change a shot. I like the sound of easy distance.

@timothyknopf2263 Жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, YESSSSS! I'll have what you're having!

@willchristensen4248 3 ай бұрын

I've been playing about a month and have been stationary throwing in hopes of developing some control. This video actually inspired me to try the walk up

@jaynorris3631 Жыл бұрын

6 minutes in. Taking time to thank you for never asking to like and subscribe. I noticed a long time ago. That shit gets redundant. We all know. So again thanks 🙏🏼

@wyfyj Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@ChadSolberg Жыл бұрын

Totally awesome. Im a skeptic... I believe you... I am a skeptic that I will be able to implement... i try and muscle everything... but I am excited to try it out.

@ATXNick 10 ай бұрын

I need this thank you

@luisagosto001 Жыл бұрын

Did not realize i was not subscribed robbie you rock!

@tylorsmith21 Жыл бұрын

thank you robbie

@wickedrs_716 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robbie C! Another great video! Shot a 960 rated round to take first in my division! Your coaching is why! Keep the info coming!

@RobbieCDiscgolf Жыл бұрын

Ayoooo!!! Congrats!!

@merk345 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@scottbell2374 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to implement these techniques. I have been suck at 300 ft for a while. I feel this video will help.

@Random7s Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if I’m doing it correctly but just moving my elbow up bringing the power down a little gave me a lot more distance. Thank you!

@Nyalbertia 2 ай бұрын

I teach disc golf .. this is very helpful!!! Thanks 🙏

@joachimskeppstedt1472 2 ай бұрын

I just looked at your clip, and for the first time I understod the timing. I just had to go out and try, even if its Belle Zero here in Sweden and snowing/raining. It worked🎉🎉 Now back in my car, cold and wet…but worth it👊

@lesfritzemeier8900 Жыл бұрын

This! Accidentally discovered the benefit of 50% in the field. Accelerating THROUGH the hit is a big deal! Thanks for the great explanations Robbie C.

@calpauly21 11 ай бұрын

Dude, you fixed me! My snap is back and the disc is much more often on the intended line. So much better with so much less effort. Thanks!

@michaelferraro220 Жыл бұрын

Duuuuuude, started doing the same thing with my shoulder about a month ago and it's made such a huge difference.

@joshgrasse8182 Жыл бұрын

This video made me subscribe to your channel! Turning the disc like a wheel to get your arm away from your body and then waiting till after the “hit” to put in the power helped me immediately! The way I think about the second part is once my elbow has gone past my body in the power pocket is when I explode with the extra power.

@travishardy1455 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@jasonsutherland3496 11 ай бұрын

Na na na nanana, getting Flippy with it

@billthecrusher8283 10 ай бұрын

Definitely some good info I gotta try the 50%

@frankbuell1307 2 ай бұрын

Hell yeah i was starting to trip over it and get manic but this makes sense!

@robertjones1730 Жыл бұрын

The nitro boost comment spoke to me...I feel like you are going to have one burst of pull to do on your arm, most people do that burst at the back of the stroke leaving no power to add in the last part of the pull. If you let your "body burst" build the first part of the speed and then do your "arm burst" from the halfway point forward then you arm burst ADDS to the body burst instead of runs WITH it. In so many sports smooth acceleration is key, billards, cycling, sprinting and of course disc golf

@markhumphrey8894 Жыл бұрын

Wow. There is space now and not cramped! Thanks for this discovery.

@micdavey Жыл бұрын

good stuff 👏👏

@rectodeath Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the 50k!

@jimmyblundell7600 Жыл бұрын

Love to hear that “wait for acceleration” bit. Jaani (DG Spin Doctor) had a great video about the same exact concept.

@kennethwheeler4349 Жыл бұрын

20:40 my brain exploded. Thanks robbie you should have been a professor at Yale, campbridge, York, you're an amazing teacher

@chrism4008 Жыл бұрын

You had me rollin' at that "part of the family" line bro 😂😂 You really help me with mental stuff in particular Robbie, great work bro

@RobbieCDiscgolf Жыл бұрын

You can have anything you want as long as it’s a corona

@Illycrium 10 ай бұрын

Watched a few videos from you- just subbed. :)

@smhart23 11 ай бұрын

Awesome advise and tips! 50% until it becomes automatic…great way to think about it. Thanks for sharing!

@RebWillieD Жыл бұрын

I’m hoping I can implement some of these changes with my upcoming tournaments. I’ve been a bit stuck for a while and this could be the key

@stuartschwenke6656 Жыл бұрын

Super interesting concept of injecting the power/acceleration at the right time. This gives a point that Danny (DD) may not have understood at the time. Slow. Smooth Coiling and Planting. Power. Flight.

@shanebentley5630 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Great information, but how you present is just wonderful! I thought my upper body was... the issue; this was the nail in the coffin. lol Aww, I always thought they were Super Corgi on that shirt... but Pigs make waaaaay more sense! 😅 REALLY love that birdie print! I thought the throws looked different with Foundation!