THROWS.

Welcome to THROWS, arguably the most fun part about flying discs!

Here, we’ll explain all the types of flying disc throws and trick shots you need to shine in a game of Ultimate or to simply flex on your friends! ;)

A true classic and certainly one of our favourites - the infamous Chicken Wing.

GRIP:
Place your thumb on the inside of the disc, while putting your other 4 fingers (index-pinky) right above it on the disc’s surface.

LOADUP:
Bring your throwing arm into a chicken wing-like position by bending your elbow, lowering your wrist and retracting your shoulder. Slightly tilt your body forward towards your target so your shoulder joint to move freely during release.

RELEASE:
Quickly push your throwing arm forwards, leading the motion with your shoulder. Follow up with a slight flexion of the elbow, finishing with a strong flick of the wrist in your target’s direction. The stronger the flick, the more spin is transferred on the disc and the better your Chicken Wing will perform!

One of the lesser known, yet incredibly stylish trickshots - we hereby proudly serve you:
The Waiter.

GRIP:
Hold the disc like a fancy waiter’s plate.
Pro-Tip: Slightly sweaty hands greatly improve grip and traction, so that you can put more spin on the disc, resulting in a stronger throw.

LOADUP:
Lower your throwing arm, bend your elbow (30°-45°) and slightly rotate your wrist inwards (clockwise). This way, you increase the amount of spin you can put on the disc during release.

RELEASE:
Strongly extend your arm while turning your wrist outwards (counter-clockwise). The most important factor for a superb waiter's throw is the flick of the wrist, putting spin on the disc. Flying disc rule no. 01 applies: The more spin, the further, the better!

Named after one of the most successful American race horses of all time “Seabiscuit”, this simple trickshot is perfect for quickly passing on the disc after a fast catch.

GRIP:
Place your thumb on the inside of the disc, while putting your other 4 fingers (index-pinky) right above it on the disc’s surface.

LOADUP:
Bend your throwing arm’s elbow and bring the disc to the opposite shoulder. You are facing your target from the side to enable hip movement during the throw’s release.

RELEASE:
Forcefully extend your throwing arm, finishing the movement with flick of the wrist in throwing direction (outwards). The finishing wrist flick increases the amount of spin transferred on to the disc.

TO BE CONTINUED…