ive been playing for a few weeks and have been driving with an Innova Eagle and i can seem to throw any of my discs straight...i was throwing forearm and swiched to back hand and i cant seem to get the backahnd to go straight. same with my midrange...can anyone give me some pointers on how to throw it more where i want to go?
Parkntwoputt
Apr 14 2005, 02:45 PM
What weight are you throwing?
How straight do you want it to be?
(RHBH shots almost always turn to the left at the end)
Eagles are overstable (turn to the left), try a Valkrie or at least a Teebird.
esalazar
Apr 14 2005, 02:53 PM
it also depends what kind of eagle and the condition of the disc!!
my eagle is around 172...yeah when i do get a nice straight throw i notice it turns left at the end but when i throw it too left to begin with it goes way left...then i try to overcompsenate(sp?) and throw it right and it doesnt work. With a lighter valkie wont it curve more right? that would be nice
If you have only been playing for a few weeks, you are throwing way to heavy. You need lighter discs, maybe even mid-range only. The drivers that are out are intended for people who have a good, flat release with good speed. Rookies tend to have the discs angled at release which helps them dive to the left, RHBH. Do not give up on the RHBH and throw sidearm, you need to throw the basics first before ya move on. Also, play in some groups with experienced players or ideally some weekly doubles in your area.
grateful24655
Apr 15 2005, 01:53 PM
That's a good tip. Watch the guys that are throwing it like you want to throw. You don't really need to be throwing 300+ if you can't control it. My suggestion is get a bunch of ROC's and go out to a field and learn to throw them, for all shots (Hyzer - left turning shot, An-Hyzer - right turning shot, and straight). IMO this will help you with all you driving qualms. Once you're figured that out, try doing it with more overstable drivers and midranges (ie; Firebirds, Viper, Gator). Then you're will be on your way.
That's some of the best advice, or at least it helped me the most. I still need help myself though, now I'm pushing my rocs and other mids about 30-50ft less than my drivers on average
