Oct 02 2004, 11:06 PM
Does anyone know of a website or an article that I can read about what is a legal throw? Im basically wondering if you can throw a tomahawk throw in a tournament?

Thanks

Oct 02 2004, 11:14 PM
Tomahawks are perfectly legal... I used them almost exclusively when I first started playing and then slowly went to RHBH. I used the Tomahawk because it was overly predictable, but I quickly learned that I needed the backhand. It is a great shot and I still use it time to time and have used it in tournaments.

Oct 02 2004, 11:15 PM
Rule 802.04 limits throws by disallowing artificial devices for throwing. You can wear gloves, shoes that prevent you from slipping. It would seem there is nothing you can do with your hands that would be illegal. I wonder about a motorized prosthetic device that resulted in a 4 ft long arm?hummmmm?

Oct 02 2004, 11:18 PM
Rule 802.04 limits throws by disallowing artificial devices for throwing. You can wear gloves, shoes that prevent you from slipping. It would seem there is nothing you can do with your hands that would be illegal. I wonder about a motorized prosthetic device that resulted in a 4 ft long arm?hummmmm?



I think that may be the exact type of artificial device for throwing that the rule book disallows... great idea... but then we would turn into ball golf.

Oct 02 2004, 11:23 PM
Fingerless gloves?

Oct 02 2004, 11:27 PM
Yeah that rule really makes it tough for people with prosthetic limbs!

Any throw you can imagine is legal! You can even drop-kick the disc if you want! There are no limits, as long as it is you throwing the disc by yourself without the aid of any devices.

Oct 02 2004, 11:43 PM
Thanks, Can any of you reccommend a cool video disc golf game?

it helps me learn the game better.
Sorry i dont know where to post this question

Oct 03 2004, 01:16 AM
I think a drop kick may result in a penalty since the disc leaves your hand and then is affected during its initial flight ;)

Oct 03 2004, 01:19 AM
I have never seen a disc golf video game that could be considered anything near a learning tool. I have seen the little banner putter guy... there was on a website www.everythingdiscgolf.com (http://www.everythingdiscgolf.com) (but that site appears to be down)... and Innova released one for the PC... but I heard nothing good about it... It has 2 posts on page 4 of the Miscellaneous forum and they seem to think it was a total flop... disc golf was meant to be learned on the grass throwing until your arm goes out.

Blarg
Oct 05 2004, 06:12 AM
There are two computer games for disc golf. The one Innova put out is the best one, though I doubt it will do anything to improve your game. :p
There is a thread in this forum (somewhere :confused:) about this very topic and some players liked the Innova game.

Oct 05 2004, 02:14 PM
what is the quality of the game? resolution etc. options and control

Blarg
Oct 05 2004, 04:49 PM
Well, I don't have the game yet, but from what I've read it's fun, but a bit limited. I think there are about 3 different courses and I've heard the graphics are okay, but not state of the art.
You can select from a bag of 11 discs for each shot. Not merely driver, mid-range, putter, but specific discs like Eagle, Beast, Roc, etc.
All the discs (of course) are Innova.
Discovering the World has the game in stock, or at least they did last time I was there. :D
Check it all out here --> Innova Computer Game (http://www.disclife.com/fe_game00.shtml)
And here's a screenshot:
http://www.disclife.com/imgs/fe_game00_scn01f.jpg

P.S.
Just to sorta stay on topic, there's no tomahawk throw option
in the game. Just forehand and backhand.

baldguy
Oct 05 2004, 05:20 PM
I bought that game when it first came out. fun times, but not a learning tool.

The overhand shot is perfectly legal and can be very useful. If you want to learn this shot, start with something very overstable and throw it low, level, and not too hard. A little like tossing a baseball. Then, using the same disc, alter the angle and height of release, but keep it a soft throw. Once you figure out how to make it turn like you want it to, start applying some power to the throw. Finally, try it with different discs. Midranges are very interesting overhand discs.

it really should only take you a few days to get the hang of it. Much easier to master than just about any other type of shot, and it is a great one to have in your arsenal :D

Oct 06 2004, 11:45 AM
Much easier to master than just about any other type of shot, and it is a great one to have in your arsenal :D



I totally agree... the overhand is very easy to learn if you have ever thrown a baseball. I used it a lot when I first started because I could control it so much and had to force myself to throw backhand in an attempt to get a better game (which has worked). I still, however, do use the tomahawk regularly. I used it the last time I played to go up and over a huge group of trees that I would have otherwise had to threaded an anyhzer through from about 170 feet away... impossible for me at this point. It is a great shot when you want to go over something as far as I can see and it also gets down quick too. Great shot that reminds me of closer to a ball golf shot of going up and then slamming down on the target.

baldguy
Oct 06 2004, 03:05 PM
no doubt, up and over is usually much easier than through. Some fellers are lucky enough to be able to throw over 25' trees and still get 300+' distance out of an overhand shot.

I have been moing towards an overhand upshot, even when I don't need to go over stuff. a nice, easy throw which seems to be less affected by wind and more easy to place. I'm usually pretty good with my putter from 225' or less, but if there's a thumber line, I'll throw my monster.

Oct 06 2004, 03:23 PM
I have a buddy that throws the tomahawk exclusively for ANY shot except putting. He can't put it out there very far and can't play a RH hyzer hole very well, but he can hit holes pretty good if he needs to. I still use a tomahawk if I need a quick right turn and need to get down quick. I have seen him use it for upshots but he isn't all that great at it. I destroy him with my wizards when it comes to upshots. I think its a very important shot, but since I went back to RHBH this year (second summer playing) my average scores went from around 70 to right at par now... 54 on a 18 hole course and 26 on a 9 holer. So I think its a good shot, but I think that traditional style (backhand or forehand) is important to focus on if you want to improve.

baldguy
Oct 06 2004, 03:46 PM
totally agree. the BH shot is much more powerful and can become as accurate as an overhand shot. it just takes more practice :)

Oct 07 2004, 01:01 PM
totally agree. the BH shot is much more powerful and can become as accurate as an overhand shot. it just takes more practice :)



Very very true... although the amount of trees you hit to get to that level of accuracy is almost unnerving.