Correct Backhand Timing and Common Mistakes

In this video, we delve into the crucial aspects of backhand timing. If you're struggling with your backhand throw, you're not alone! Many players don't fully understand the timing of the backhand sequence, which can lead to poor throws and frustration on the course.

We break down the backhand throw step by step, highlighting the key moments where timing is critical. We'll explain why many players struggle with their timing and offer practical tips to improve your timing. Don't let poor timing hold you back!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Footwork Timing
3:12 - Brace Timing
4:09 - Upper Body Timing
6:49 - The Comments Revolt
8:07 - Common Amateur Timing Problem
9:35 - Extension and Follow Through
12:01 - An Important Distinction
13:58 - k luv u bye :)

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[martinklasson]

Can anyone give the fact I need, and everyone wonders?
If Josh knows ALL about the perfect form - how far can he throw the disc himself? And how much precision can he get on his shots? And what makes limits him from throwing further? What makes Lizotte, Wiggins etc throw further. Do they have better form than what Josh has? More throws? Muscles?

[dgspindoctor]

Loving this new philosophy of letting the body do what it knows, not controlling the minutiae. I can relate :)

[tigelegit]

As my dad always said, "it's trash can not trash can't". Thank you for this

[dillonwhitten]

Honestly, I'm most impressed by the weight loss. It's great to see you achieving your goals!

[sailfast]

Warning: If you’re thinking about trying to do all of this while throwing you will die. Pick one of these ten second snippets and see if you can improve and stop thinking after that. You’re doing fine. Keep up the good work.

[peateargriffen]

I think the biggest thing Ive leaned this year is to not rush any parts of my shot. I'm throwing further just by slowing down.

[bradleycramer]

Really nice breakdown I've plateaued at 350 I can't get past. And it's like I watch the pros and I feel like my arms speed and everything is there and even when I see them throwing at a slower speed. Is there effortlessly throwing further so when I see them throw 300 feet and they're not moving that fast and I'm putting everything in the kitchen sink into it. And I always wanted to try slower to get that timing but I really didn't know what timing was I mean everybody said timing timing and I knew the fundamentals to get the disc into the pocket on the right tech if you're right-handed and then uncork it from there. But it was putting all those pieces together at the right time and this explained it and now I can practice being slow to get my timing thank you

[Someone-tnur]

Here is my challenge to Josh. Take some dude who is throwing 250 feet and has played at least two years. A dude who is at least 35 years old and who is 5 foot 9, not a guy who is 6 foot 2 and build like Gumby. Start a video series where you work with him from the beginning, so we know it isn't just cherry picking, Show up you getting him out of his bad habits and working to get him good form. Follow him until he is hitting 325 feet regularly. Then you will have so many people taking lessons ....

[JustinFernDesign]

I usually HATE these kinds of videos. But this was well thought out and absolutely spot on. Really enjoyed your figure skating analogy and the importance of keeping that off-hand tight. Nice!

Also - to follow up and reiterate.. PROTECT YOUR KNEES FOLKS. Trust me. Nothing worse if you love disc golfing.

[westcoast.landpirate]

Finally Found the snap today!!!! Focusing on having the off arm and the throwing arm come in at the same time. Instant extra 50 feet today on my throw.

[DMazz]

I played my first round of disc golf today, and it was so much fun. But my god I am absolutely terrible at this lol. Can't wait to work on my form and see some progress. Thank you for this great video!

[neverlayup]

I love the ending tips. It is a daunting task to fix our form. Hopefully i can make it to the power pocket and go from there.

[trevormaser]

Best explanation of upper body timing I've ever seen. The old saying of don't pull the disc through really makes it sound like all momentum is created from the turning of the hips and shoulders

[steenteudt]

by far the best instructional video yet - from anyone - keep up the good work

[mawage]

I'd really like to see you rip one out there at the end of every video. Put it all together and let one fly! Great video though. I finally cracked 400' a couple weeks ago (422'). Now if I could just do that all the time I'd be set lol.

[WhiteMagic]

Hey Josh! Thanks for the video. A number of your videos have helped my game & I like how you’re willing to evolve/change your teaching as you learn more.

I was confused by what I think is a slight contradiction. In the foot work section you talk about transferring weight into the brace leg. You show the “off” hand coming in to your body and transferring weight to the brace leg. You then say that weight & pressure should all get to the front BEFORE we start swinging the disc forward. (3:32)

Then you teach getting the disc to the front pec when getting “tight” and bringing the arms in. (6:40)

So at 3:32 the disc is still back when bringing the off arm and weight in and at 6:40 the disc is up at the front pec and we are taught it should happen together.

I grabbed my buzzzz and was working on this in my living room bc as you say in the open—the sequence and timing are crucial.

After trying both ways. I’m gonna go back to my baseball training.

I love the 3:32 teaching. I like the weight, hips, off hand all crashing forward to into the brace and then the disc arm, elbow, disc flying through following the hips and weight transfer.

My batting coach taught step onto the front foot, brace leg and hips and weight fire, and hands & bat follow.

Hope this post makes sense

[gwsmallwood]

That’s Gold, Jerry! Seriously, I started to stumble back into this last week. Been working on my backhand and was averaging around 270. I slowed everything way down during field work to try to focus on not pulling my head around early and magically started throwing around 300 consistently. I’m convinced it was exactly what you described. I finally slowed down long enough to get into that deep pocket with shoulders still closed. I lost it a bit during my round the next day, but I know what it’s supposed to feel like now.

[DarkenSeyreth]

No idea why I don't ever see you guys come up when I search for beginner tips, only found you thanks to Robbie C. I only discovered you guys yesterday and I have so much to think about when I go out for a round today!

[easydiscgolf]

This is THE video on timing. I'll be recommending this to many players.

[tsutamorisan]

I think this is my favorite video of yours. WELL DONE GUYS!