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Jump Putts - The Great Illusion
I've been playing a lot more disc golf lately, gradually increasing to what is now averaging close to a round every 10 days or so. OK, not the 20 rounds every 10 days I likely averaged 10+ years ago, but I'm out there when I can, enjoying it.
One of the technique explosions in the sport during my distancing from the sport for a while (raising 5 kids, who has time?) is that of "jump putts". They've existed, in reality, about as long as the sport itself, but it is now a very trendy… Continue
One of the technique explosions in the sport during my distancing from the sport for a while (raising 5 kids, who has time?) is that of "jump putts". They've existed, in reality, about as long as the sport itself, but it is now a very trendy… Continue
Posted on July 31, 2010 at 2:27pm — 10 Comments
Pilgrimage...part 2
Day 2: The Grange, Spotsylvania VA.
Leaving Georgetown, Bill and I pressed on, and arrived at The Grange. It was easy enough to find, just one turn once you leave the highway. We were very impressed. We met Mike Trapasso, who was very humble. We saw the clubhouse, with a mini pro shop and a ping pong table. Very cool. We picked up some discs, and I brought a Grange-logo disc back to Ohio as a gift for the Jenkins clan...though I believe none have visited there (yet). We then saw the… Continue
Leaving Georgetown, Bill and I pressed on, and arrived at The Grange. It was easy enough to find, just one turn once you leave the highway. We were very impressed. We met Mike Trapasso, who was very humble. We saw the clubhouse, with a mini pro shop and a ping pong table. Very cool. We picked up some discs, and I brought a Grange-logo disc back to Ohio as a gift for the Jenkins clan...though I believe none have visited there (yet). We then saw the… Continue
Posted on August 6, 2009 at 7:00pm
Team Jenkins! 2 World Champs!
Congratulations to Avery and Valerie Jenkins on their 2009 world championships! I was watching "live scoring" much of the week, and it was killing me last night, as I had to leave my Internet connection for the night when Avery was going to hole 4 of the sudden-death playoff. A good relief it was to see the end result this morning.
My back yard, featuring a tri-state basket sold to me by world champion Avery Jenkins. I'll have to get… Continue
My back yard, featuring a tri-state basket sold to me by world champion Avery Jenkins. I'll have to get… Continue
Posted on August 2, 2009 at 2:16pm — 1 Comment
A possible pilgrimage next week...
In the last ten years, I have been busy with my wonderful wife, and what now are five beautiful children. Disc golf for the better part of this time has been casual throwing of discs at a Tri-state basket I bought from Avery Jenkins (best wishes, friend). We are departing next Friday for a week in Williamsburg, VA. In noticing the path to drive there, I can't help but recall a fond memory of a virtually identical journey on this trail...
In 1998 (I think), I was playing in PDGA… Continue
In 1998 (I think), I was playing in PDGA… Continue
Posted on July 31, 2009 at 10:28am
Inspiration for the Tribe?
Well, I put up the old Cleveland Indians' song from the early 80's on my page, and what do you know? They are off to a 6-1 start on their 9-game road trip! I suppose this'll jinx it, but perhaps the spirit of Joeboo lives on through DGRUS!
Posted on July 28, 2009 at 1:35pm — 1 Comment
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- Kevin Hitch
- Do you normally drive forehand, backhand, or other?
- Backhand
- When did you discover and begin playing this best of all sports?
- Discovered on a national news story around '79 or '80, first played at a park in N. Virginia around August 4-6, 1981. Played regularly starting around June 1991
- City Where You Live
- Wadsworth
- State or Province Where You Live
- OH
- Country Where You Live
- USA
- What is your PDGA player rating?
- 875
- What is your "home" course?
- Roscoe Ewing Park, Medina, OH
- What are your Top Five courses?
- 1. The Grange, Spotsylvania, VA
2. Toronto Island, Toronto, ON, Canada
3. De Laveaga, Santa Cruz, CA
4. Allardale (Temporary Tournament Course), Medina County, OH
5. Lake Shore Park, Ashtabula, OH
- How many discs do you own?
- Not enough at the moment (<10)
- What is your favorite disc golf-related website?
- discgolfscene.com
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WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE ON NOVEMBER 2Just in case you need any more reasons to Vote on November 2, here's another one. You could win a full bag, loaded with a mini, 10 discs, and a hat! The package is worth more than $200.How to enter for the bag and goodiesVote, and then tell us you have voted, either atwww.DiscgolfersR.us - make an eventwww.facebook.com/discgolfers…See More
Hawk commented on Kevin Anthony Hitch's blog post Jump Putts - The Great Illusion"this should be retitled: "Jump Putts: Not for Everybody" and it would be more accurate...then you could subtitle it: "Not for Every Occasion" and you'd really be on the ball...
You aren't around any good jump putters…"
Kevin Anthony Hitch commented on Kevin Anthony Hitch's blog post Jump Putts - The Great Illusion"I appreciate the comments!
I'm certain that the technique can be valuable, and for some a bit of a "forte"...
I don't back off from stating that it is frequently a poor choice for a given golfer and/or a given situation,…"
Brandon Swanson commented on Kevin Anthony Hitch's blog post Jump Putts - The Great Illusion"The only argument you gave for the jump putt that is true was the first one... it places less onus on your arm and wrist to execute the shot. The ones about increasing height and decreasing distance as false in that you have to release the disc…"
Disc Player Sports commented on Kevin Anthony Hitch's blog post Jump Putts - The Great Illusion"
Find more videos like this on www.DiscGolfersR.Us That was not a big jump, but more of a follow though, letting my body carry forward.
The disc was released while, I was still in the air.
About a 50-60 ish footer...
You can do it...."
Nic777 commented on Kevin Anthony Hitch's blog post Jump Putts - The Great Illusion"Fair enough blog, people need to question themselves on what technique works best for them."
Disc Player Sports commented on Kevin Anthony Hitch's blog post Jump Putts - The Great Illusion"Everyone is allowed to have opinions.
This one is yours and not yours alone.
But I tend to differ.
Jump putting has saved many a hole or birdie for myself.
I enjoy them.
It all comes down to technique.
Maybe you are doing it wrong.
suggestion:
Do a…"
Birdie-man commented on Kevin Anthony Hitch's blog post Jump Putts - The Great Illusion"The jump-putt is all about timing. Do it right and it's money, do it wrong and its sometimes a foot-fault or a miss. That being said I know many advanced and pro players that putt very well with this method. I see them go in at every course and…"
Essential Discs commented on Kevin Anthony Hitch's blog post Jump Putts - The Great Illusion"Go watch Cam Todd knock down everything inside of 55 feet 75% inside 70 feet of which about 40 feet out he starts jump putting depending on uphill, down hill, and wind conditions.
That being said Jump putting has its place. For instance, If I want…"
J.D.Guy commented on Kevin Anthony Hitch's blog post Jump Putts - The Great Illusion"sounds like an old dog not wanting to learn new tricks. your argument for the comparison of what you've seen work and what you don't seems a little biased, little farfetched because you don't like it all that much. so, in the last 12…"
mike p. kurtz commented on Kevin Anthony Hitch's blog post Jump Putts - The Great Illusion"agree with your blog sir, i 've never seen one go in and it looks stupid"
Kevin Anthony Hitch posted a blog postJump Putts - The Great Illusion
I've been playing a lot more disc golf lately, gradually increasing to what is now averaging close to a round every 10 days or so. OK, not the 20 rounds every 10 days I likely averaged 10+ years ago, but I'm out there when I can, enjoying it.One of the technique explosions in the sport during my distancing from the sport for a while (raising 5 kids, who has time?) is that of "jump putts". They've existed, in reality, about as long as the sport itself, but it is now a very trendy technique.…See More
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