Incorrect Head Position Will Cost You 50 Feet of Backhand Driving Distance in Disc Golf

This is one of the most common Disc Golf throwing errors that will cost you at least 50 feet on your backhand distance.

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[Catiadr]

My wife says my head does nothing already, so I'm set! 😂

[benharrison]

I had the problem of looking forwards too early, which also made my shoulders rotate open too early. Someone mentioned on a dg forum to do practice swings looking at your reflection in a mirror, and don't break eye contact until the disc is gone and your follow-through brings your head up. I think that helps. On the course I have to imagine the same thing. Also helps me from not falling over my brace.

[colethompson]

I love Scott's videos, I believe Scott is the single most impactful person on the history of disc golf outside Ed Headrick, when you add up all the factors that you can as a player and as an ambassador.

[arhshields]

"Your head can only get in the way"

Sorry of my life, man... Story of my life.

[Trybalone]

Imma tell my kids you are Disc golf Yoda.

[Acerun]

As a 30 year Wildland Firefighter, with 7 screws in my back, you R absolutely correct, your head can lead your shoulders, hence shoulders in front of your hips, over throwing, low shot, Scott thank U so very much, I've been throwing since 91, luv U brother, disc golf and being a Firefighter is my life, no matter what each of U do in life, disc golf without conviction, has touched every aspect of my life, live luv and always be an advocate and promote disc golf in your area, again thank U so very much Scott, for everything

[michaeutech]

as always, scott, i thank you. you are always welcome to play Gandhi's Path when you are in CO!

[pmdub]

Hello Scott, I got to meet you along time ago when you were on the top of your game. It was at my Original home town course in High Point North Carolina at "Oak Hollow" Johnson Street Park. You were demonstrating sidearm and backhand throwing. It was a pleasure. I went on to make some really big sidearm long-distance aces in my day. In pdga tournaments and fun rounds back when there were just a handful of side armers. I'm glad to see your keeping it real. And playing big tournaments again. I wish you well. Great videos. I'm still learning from you. Hope to see you when you come through North carolina.
Thanks
Simmer

[alanmoberly]

You got that right. My head does nothing and by association my brain. It's the strangest thing. Did I tie my shoes this morning or didn't I. You can throw as far as you think you can. I am 1500 foot thrower.😉

[albertoquagliaroli]

Thank you very much, I struggled with the anticipated rotation of the hips, I knew of that but I didn't succeed in avoiding this mistake... And yes! A great part of the problem was the anticipated rotation of my head!

[CornDogDG]

I feel like wysocki throws the disc with his head

[willrichtor]

Your shoulders will turn the head for you. Your line is determined by your footwork and timing. Every time you miss your line on the lateral it's because of timing(miss left - early hit, miss right - late hit) incorrect disc choice, or poor eyesight having a negative influence in choosing what you think is going to be your line.

[jinksphoton]

I understand the head aspect, i just struggle with the aiming since I'm not looking

[jameswilkes]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I literally just did mock run-ups in my kitchen, and saw it right as you said it! Wow! So simple yet mind-blowing. 🙏❤️

[upperdecker]

I watched a guy throw yesterday bc he was by himself and we had 3 ppl. Watched his almost perfect form, and we finally figured out what we had been doing wrong and immediately gained 50-100 ft on our throws smh

[Jdwebberjr]

Great Tip!! I’ve always heard different suggestions on this but it makes more sense the way you explain it.

[peer]

I would also advocate keeping the head down through impact/release instead of 'peeking' early

[erikverf]

Why should I take advice from someone who doesn't throw 1700 feet?! ;)

[reddwithtwods]

The head does nothing. “Nothing up here is helping the throw” I think that can be used physically and mentally.

[timanderson]

25 years ago Randy Lahm told me the key to a good 360 throw was to lay your head on your shoulder... and he lives in a house! I think I was punked long ago. Thanks for setting me straight! All kidding aside, stellar content as usual :)