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Just a question for those of you that use the 2 finger forehand grip proficiently. 

I have been practicing a forehand shot more often lately to add to my game. I use 2 fingers, but I'm confused as to what the other two fingers should be doing. Part of me feels like I should rest the flight plate of the disc on my ring finger for stability. 

Should I be doing that, or should it just be the first two fingers and the thumb touching the disc?

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The ring finger's first joint should be up against the edge of the disc; at least that's what I do. I also throw with the pointer finger bracing the index finger, or in other words the index finger touches the rim and the pointer finger goes over top. Try that if you don't already; it adds finesse to your throw.
This is how I do it too, except when throwing mids. I do the peace grip then.
I'm guessing that by "index finger" you mean the middle finger. Index and pointer finger mean the same thing. I'm not trying to be a jerk, I just didn't want anybody to be confused as to what you were saying.
index finger has always been the first finger after one's thumb,unless you're missing that finger.Just trying to clear that confussion.
Unless maybe Ryan uses his middle finger for pointing more often, perhaps in traffic?
I've seen people use just their first finger, or even three fingers under the disc's rim with the fingers in different orders. Try google searching forehand disc golf grip. There is many different styles. I use two finger and just curl my last two fingers into my palm. I used to be able to drive 300', but in the past year, I have been loosing accuracy. Now I just use it for right turn approach shots by just standing still and flicking my wrist.
I use the peace grip, and the other 2 fingers are just curled up in my palm.
That's really really helpful.
Definitely helpful! Thanks for the link!
I tend to change it depending on the shot. If you are really close to the basket try curling your index finger out on the underside of the lip, a local pro helped me with that, this really helps to manipulate the angle of your throw. I know that I rest the disc on my ring finger but my buddy that has been discin like 15 years throws with his index finger inside the rim and the middle finger on the outside whle just curling the ring n pinky so its all what works for you. Practice... we talkin 'bout practice! : )

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