Equipment and Set Up
- Partners
- One disc for each pair
Backhand Throw
- Place your thumb on top of the disc, and your index finger on the outside edge.
- Curl your other fingers under the rim, and grip firmly.
- To make your throw, turn your side to your target,
- Point your throwing elbow at your target, and step toward the target with your front foot.
- Extend your arm, and snap your wrist as you release, pointing at the target.
Clap Catch
- Hold hands out in front of you, one above and one below.
- As the disc comes into your hands, “clap” it between them.
- Keep your eyes on the disc as it comes into your hands.
Two Hand Catch
- Both hands in front; palms out; thumbs down.
- Bring your fingers to your thumb as disc hits hand.
- Alternate throwing and running/catching.
- Use the two hand catch when you can.
One Hand Catch
- One hand in front; palm out.
- Higher than waist; turn your thumb down. Lower than your waist; your thumb is on top.
- Bring your fingers to your thumb as the disc hits your hand.
Under the Leg Catch
- As the disc nears, lift 1 leg high enough for the disc to fly under.
- Catch with 1 hand behind your leg.
Forehand Throw
- Face your target
- Throwing arm out to the side, away from your body.
- Hold your thumb under the front side of the rim.
- Curl your fingers under the front edge
- Bring your throwing elbow to your hip.
- Keep the disc parallel to the ground.
- Flick your wrist as you release the disc