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Catch Discs - Best ones...most popular?

I've been trying to get my girlfriend to throw straight and consistent. She has problems grip locking and throwing the disc 90 degrees left, she has even thrown it behind herself. I bought a couple of rattlers thinking that would help, but she has issues with that disc sometimes as well.

What is your opinion on using catch discs to help with form, technique, and the smooth fluidity of throw and how well do you think it'll transfer to throwing discs? I've pretty much killed her bag of any drivers and all she has now is Rocs, Buzzzs, Comets, FLX Challengers, and Glides...and of course putters.

I was hoping to get some catch discs even if it doesn’t seem to help her. I’ve seen sooooo many on the market and have no idea what to get, what are you favorite(s) and the most popular. Also, any tips or differences with ultimate discs?

Tags: Catch, discs, ultimate

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Permalink Reply by Rescue on April 5, 2010 at 6:46pm

So how long has she been playing? For most it seems to take several months. So maybe all she needs is patience as well as time and practice?

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Permalink Reply by AK Discer on April 5, 2010 at 7:04pm

She played a little bit last year, pretty inconsistent for the most part as far as practice. She has already played twice as much this year. I've seen modest improvements in her game, I just told her that it takes practice. I just started in May of last year in Int. and moved up to advanced towards the end of the season, but I did practice a ridiculous amount.

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Permalink Reply by Rescue on April 5, 2010 at 8:01pm

Ya, when I first started. I must of practiced every day for about three months straight. Then I played in a weekly doubles match. I still sucked, so I went and practiced for another month or two. I don't think I even played a round during that time. Practice does pay off, but you have to like it enough to do so. I'll be rooting for you, because I tried to get my girlfriend to try it out, but her Irish/Italian temper won out instead!lol!! Hmmmm...maybe it was a good thing ;)