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Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)
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Hey I am looking for a little advice on how to improve my game. My drive is a bit lacking (distance) and I would also like to get some better discs. I guess I am looking for any good online…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry Platt Apr 5, 2010.
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Jerry Platt replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"short update
I have slowed my x step way down and have been working on my technique. I have to admit that I am seeing an improvement. I threw much further on a few holes that I never thought I could get a three on. Have to keep working.
Thanks…"
Jerry Platt replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"I will try to post a video as soon as the weather clears up"
jerry ross replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"Trying new disc is not a bad idea, but I would say to have someone check your form. If you are not holding, releasing, and have a good arm swing then the best disc in the world won't be of any use. Have a local pro watch your throw and give you…"
Donny Olow replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"This is always a good question to ask : I am also clueless on what weight I should go for.
What weights have you tried ?"
Jerry Platt replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"yeah
It helps but most of the courses around me have tee boxes that look like terrain found in Afghanistan. They are so uneven, rocky, and swampy that the practice in the flat field seems like a totally different game."
John Hansen replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"Do you go out to a field to work on your shots? I find field work helps, i can throw 50+ drives in a short time."
Jim Coonradt replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"Yeah, do the steps slow. You don't need to rush through the footwork. Also just work on keeping everything smooth. Good technique will get you distance."
J.D.Guy replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"I find that if you give your competitors special kool-aid, i tend to play ...., well, about the same, but somehow, i win."
Jerry Platt replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"yeah
I think I need to just use a slow x step
and the money for the discs is not that much of an issue. It hurts that I lost a broken in disc that was working for me."
David Ledford replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"Use the power grip and x-step techniques. Keep weights on the lighter side of scale, 162-165. Problem solved. Rosin also helps for grip during damp, wet days."
Jim Coonradt replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"As far as run up goes, it isn't necessarily a run up. It is sometimes called the X-step and it is fundamental to a good drive. This is because it puts the body in the proper position for the throw and is how to load up for proper power. A lot…"
Eirik replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"A day away is good every now and then. I threw some bad drives the other day so I went to practice still frustrated. At midpoint I was so frustrated I proceeded to melt down. At the end I convinced myself to TRY to just throw straight shots with 60%…"
Jerry Platt replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"you have a point
I figured that a day away would do me better than another poor outing. The lost discs today was really brutal. I think I was at the stage where another bad shot would cause my head to blow up."
Eirik replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"Don't reward yourself for poor performance :) Play until you are happy with your performance and earn some days off. That's how I try to rationalize my training. I wasn't happy with my performance so I loaded up 15 extra discs in my…"
Jerry Platt replied to Jerry Platt's discussion Stuck in a rut (could use a little help)"Update 2
I decided to play today...
Really with I hadn't. I had maybe the worst game of my life. It seemed like I completely forgot what I was donig. My drives were just terrible and to top it off I lost my best disc and cracked my second…"
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