satori
Parked For the Bird
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Post by satori on Jul 18, 2008 17:25:10 GMT -5
after shooting 53 at edora yesterday, it became clear that my game has one obvious weaknesses. normally i can get myself in range for a possible birdie but i have trouble with general midrange accuracy. my far putts are actually pretty good but as soon as i'm out of range to use putting form i'm lost. i've been using a beat up lightweight tee bird for fairly straight shots that i could possibly make but are out of putting range. i come close but my form feels awkward.
so- do you take a step or two before your midrange shot? how far do you twist/pull back? grip? i know everyone will be a bit different but there's plenty of instruction on putting and driving form and near none for midrange.
thanks.
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peteg
Forehand Roller
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Post by peteg on Jul 18, 2008 22:15:12 GMT -5
this is the weakest area of my game as well, so i'm hardly the person to give advice...but i think the best way to improve is just to go out to a field and put your bag down and throw at it from 100 feet, then 150, then 200. getting within 10% range of your distance is a good rule of thumb. in other words, if you're throwing from 100 feet out, you should be able to land within 10 feet of your target. from 200 feet out, 20 feet. etc. also, if you're using a teebird for approach shots, you should really think about getting a mid range disc like a buzzz or a roc. or even throw those shots with your putter. the slowest straightest disc you can comfortably throw a given distance is the smartest choice. you may be too far out to putt, but throwing your putter will give you much better accuracy than throwing a fairway driver like a teebird.
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Post by toddkrau on Jul 20, 2008 11:37:04 GMT -5
I agree with Pete that throwing a putter from 100 or even 200 feet is a good idea. Evan proves how far a person can throw a putter with proper technique and putters are very controllable disc. I started using a mid range for approaches this summer and was doing fairly well, but many times the mid range will skip or roll away from the basket causing a much longer putt. I have always been pretty good with my putter and can throw straight or hyzer and anhyzer, so I have gone back to using a putter for most shots within 200 feet and my short game has improved. As far as taking steps or not taking steps that is really dependent on how you throw. Some people are great at standing and throwing long and straight while others need to take a run. I generally like to take one step just to ensure I get proper trust.
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Post by 666cruiser on Jul 15, 2009 13:20:56 GMT -5
The putter you use is important. To start I would recommend a more stable one. This will give you a predictable flight and will be the same in up to mild winds. The hyzer is the way to start and a good shot so you don't usually blow by the basket. As you get better you can move down in stability and throw right at a basket. Or stay with the over stable and use it for longer shots with more power to keep it straight. Also playing CLP might help.
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