The Correct Grip For Sidearm/Forehand Grip & The Most Common Mistake

This is how you find the correct sidearm/forehand grip for your hand, the most common grip mistake and a bonus workaround of what sidearm grip to use if you lack wrist mobility.

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[ErinBarrera-jhji]

My 20 month old son uses one knuckle to forehand. He gets about 30 feet. Watch out for him. Hes gonna take over.

[shanedilley]

I live in Iowa 77 degrees Monday 67° difference today from Monday

[denwaontheisland]

Depending on the disc rim, I usually use my index finger. I do have wrist issues. I just didnlt realize *thats* why I found most of my throws work better Index finger vs 2 finger. Some rims feel better 2 finger though.

[lucasdurant]

Pretend your slapping the basket, not karate chopping!

[toddcannon]

I have been playing for only a year and a half at the age of 62. I was a forehand preferred Frisbee thrower from way back so when I started disc golf, a stacked two finger grip felt natural to me. I have only gotten better with it surpassing my friends with no forehand. That's what works for me. Scott, thanks for your inspiration through instruction.

[DolphaysDiscGolf]

Watching this video for my 3rd time over the last month. I’m also a forehand dominant player and once I stopped serving pizza and started throwing a ball I easily added 50+ ft to my distance. But more importantly I’m hitting my gaps more. Thanks Scott! Hope to meet you next time you make it back to NW Washington.

[outdoorenthusiastenl]

Always great content in your videos. I truly appreciate them.

[mikethomas]

Great video, thanks. It can’t get anymore clear than that. (I knew about 2 fingers, and remember your other video about arm positioning, but had not remembered about thumb positioning or disc IN hand positioning.)

[johngavin]

Absolutely love putting with your k3 berg. First putter I've wanted to commit to. Love it!!

[tonysidwell]

Thanks for posting!! I almost didn’t watch because my side arm isn’t the worst but hell, I guess I stumbled on a good grip already! Have a fantastic season Scott! Always been a fan, PS got your first 2 VHS tapes but missing the putting one….

[jimmyambrose]

Great video and helps to explain why I’ve always used 1 finger and with great success. Glad you don’t tell others that 1 finger is wrong like some say. May I add 1 thing and that’s once you have the disc gripped in your hand, hold it tight. Holding it tight was the missing link when I was starting out. I read online on a forum to hold the disc like a large dog it trying to take it from you. Bam! It all came together.

[NicholasMdg]

How do you get more spin on the forehand? Only video I've seen on the topic is Uli's and testing it out with my tech disc his suggestion mostly helps with getting rid of wobble.

[Geenimetsuri]

This video was a revelation! I've tried to fit two fingers so that both touch the rim but that led to less control and wobble, so I've preferred index finger throws...never thought of just putting middle finger on top.

Need to try it as soon as the snow & ice melt...Thanks!


edit: I also have quite stiff wrists, so that might be why I prefer 1 finger throw 🤔

[stich]

I was surprised when I found out most people use two fingers. I’m a solo index finger thrower and can’t do it any other way. I get ton of spin.

[trouschyoutub]

Thank you for sharing that with us! 💖😎🙏

[mikemaas]

Played since 99 and my sidearm is the worst part of my game. Any footwork videos?

[BoKnowsDiddly]

My sidearm is weird. I don’t put fingers in the rim but still get between 250-300 ft. Everytime I try throwing with fingers in the rim, it comes out wobbly.

[gwsmallwood]

One of the best (and most comprehensive) discussions of forehand grip I’ve seen. I just bookmarked this to use whenever people have questions about that topic.