John Keith
Nov 18 2008, 02:12 AM
Where to put your Thumb? When i was an up and coming am i positioned my thumb close to the rimm of the disc. (RHBH power grip). Yes i got snap but low spin for my potential. As i have improved and critiqued top distance throwers, I have found thumbs to be more towards the inside of the disc (more towards the center) I tried to upload a pic, bit that didnt work.
I read an article that explained the closer to the center of the disc the thumb is (away from rimm) the more control over the flight i will have. (with in reason). so on a ch boss my thumb is within the inner circle of the star stamp. anyways over time i have noticed not only more spin being generated by moving my thumb towards the center of the Disc, but as a result of more spin good distance, and better control of release angle.
( i wish i had a pic to illustrate) Yes it was wierd at first and felt akward. But as i took a step back I now have taken 3 steps forward in distance, spin and control. I have seen some top pros throwing with their thumb pretty far in. Also a good way of learning this thumb tech is by throwing a Roc, or Putter (or any mid) trying to generate more distance your thumb has to automatically come more inward to keep grip and generate spin.
Anyways..Has anyone esle experienced this? and I would encourage some to try moving their thumb and see if you benefit from the control.
I read an article that explained the closer to the center of the disc the thumb is (away from rimm) the more control over the flight i will have. (with in reason). so on a ch boss my thumb is within the inner circle of the star stamp. anyways over time i have noticed not only more spin being generated by moving my thumb towards the center of the Disc, but as a result of more spin good distance, and better control of release angle.
( i wish i had a pic to illustrate) Yes it was wierd at first and felt akward. But as i took a step back I now have taken 3 steps forward in distance, spin and control. I have seen some top pros throwing with their thumb pretty far in. Also a good way of learning this thumb tech is by throwing a Roc, or Putter (or any mid) trying to generate more distance your thumb has to automatically come more inward to keep grip and generate spin.
Anyways..Has anyone esle experienced this? and I would encourage some to try moving their thumb and see if you benefit from the control.