How to Throw a Forehand in Disc Golf

Overview
The purpose of this document is to demonstrate the proper way to throw what is
known as a “forehand” in disc golf. The materials for this would be a PDGA
certified disc, an open area or course, and a target to aim at. The skill level of this
document ranges from beginner all the way to expert, if experts need to go back
to the basics.

Grip
● There are three main different types of ways to hold the disc while fore handing.
● The grip on the disc depends on the player's comfort, which is the most
comfortable for the player.
Stacked grip Power grip Split grip

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Stance
1. Keep your feet at about shoulder width.
2. Next position the body almost perpendicular to the aiming point at that moment.

Swing
1. First, make sure that the tip of the disc is not raised, meaning keep it in a flat
position.
• Instead of throwing in the motion of a baseball, consider the motion as
more of a flick from wrist.
 2. It will start at the shoulder as the disc is being pulled back as far as it is
comfortable.
• Below is an example of step 3.

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3. After this, pull the throwing elbow forward, keeping the throwing arm at almost a
ninety-degree angle.
4. As the throwing elbow is coming past the shoulder there should be a flick of the
wrist and fingers in order to get the necessary speed on the disc.
5. As this whip-like motion occurs, it is time to release the disc when it feels as
though it is straight in front of the body.
6. This whip-like motion is what creates speed on the disc.
○ For a disc such as a putter, less speed is needed.
○ For a mid-range to fairway drive, more speed is needed than a putter but
less than for distance driver.
○ For a distance driver there will be more of a need to be able much more
speed on the disc.

Follow-through
After releasing the disc, you may believe that there is nothing left to do, there is!
1. As the disc is released, keep the throwing hand pointed at the target.
2. If the follow-through stays true to the aiming point, the greater the chance that
the disc has been thrown in the right direction.
Disclaimer
Remember that like any other sport, there is a chance for injury while playing disc golf
or learning the forehand. If there are any prior injuries that may prevent you from being
able to participate, please do not attempt to.