A quote from one of the top Pros in the World, Chris Herren, on a thread 5 years ago from mid 2000 . He was a beginner back then and is now rated about 17th in the World in this Great Game. I know many of you have seen this Post but I thought it would be worthwhile to have its own new thread and give us newbies much inspiration !!!
I hope Chris you do not mind me reprinting this. If so let me know and I will delete this Post.


QUOTE from Chris Herren:
"OK guys, I need some help here. I've been playing for a little over a year now and while my game has improved, I'm still only driving 200 feet. For some reason, I think it may have to do with the lack of a snap in my wrist. The problem is, no matter how much I practice (a couple of times a week in an open field) I'm not sure what a proper snap is supposed to "feel" like. I'm currently working on my form assuming that it's probably the culprit. Can anyone describe a good backhand throw technique from the run up to the drawback, etc.? Thanks in advance! "

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This really gives me much motivation to not give up this
game. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
I started in Sept last year and could only throw 175ft. In two months got it to 325 ft. where I have been the last few months. I was about ready to stop my practice in an open field out of frustaration because I just can't get pass this distance. But seeing that it took a top Pro over a year to get over 200ft., I think I will continue my practice with serious focus. :D

Don't mean to embarrass you Chris but could you possibly expound some on your progression after this first year and at what time period did you realize you could turn pro , and when did you hit 400ft. etc...

Thanks in advance :cool:

QUOTE from Chris Herren:
"OK guys, I need some help here. I've been playing for a little over a year now and while my game has improved, I'm still only driving 200 feet. For some reason, I think it may have to do with the lack of a snap in my wrist. The problem is, no matter how much I practice (a couple of times a week in an open field) I'm not sure what a proper snap is supposed to "feel" like. I'm currently working on my form assuming that it's probably the culprit. Can anyone describe a good backhand throw technique from the run up to the drawback, etc.? Thanks in advance! "

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The bad thing is he still only drives around 250' :D:D:D

I saw this same quote a couple of weeks ago!! :)
Thanks for bringing it back to our attention! :cool:

QUOTE from Chris Herren:
"OK guys, I need some help here. I've been playing for a little over a year now and while my game has improved, I'm still only driving 200 feet. For some reason, I think it may have to do with the lack of a snap in my wrist. The problem is, no matter how much I practice (a couple of times a week in an open field) I'm not sure what a proper snap is supposed to "feel" like. I'm currently working on my form assuming that it's probably the culprit. Can anyone describe a good backhand throw technique from the run up to the drawback, etc.? Thanks in advance! "

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The bad thing is he still only drives around 250' :D:D:D



if he can only drive 250', that must be the same for his putting range!! :D

No he is just really good at pencil-whipping. :D:D

Yeah but,
He's got no style!! :o:eek: :p :D
Just kiddin'!

dude, I hate to break it to you, but Chris Heeren still sucks

ppppppFFFF....yeah him and his lousy little 1014 rating :D

that makes me feel better about where i'm at today copmared to a year ago. thank you Chris

I'd hate to break it to you guys but I don't think I made that post. I'm guessing it was written by someone else using my name at the time. At that point I had only played disc golf for little over a month, not an entire year. I didn't even know what the PDGA was until early 2001 and didn't start posting till 2002. But if it's any constilation, at the time that post was made I'm sure I could only throw about 200' :)

the last names are spelled differently...

the last names are spelled differently...


That's just a spelling error, I don't think anyone can spell my last name correctly . . . . after the 2nd 'e' they get all screwed up!

I'm not too sure. Wasn't there a thread thrat was recently rediscovered about Chris asking how to throw a putter or something like that?

Chris is proof that posting questions on how to throw and following the answers will turn you into a 1000+ pro.