I've been doing a lot of field practice with my putters and midranges to work on my release / grip / snap. Every once in awhile I'll crush my Challenger or Wizard out to 300ft (measured). This occurs when everything is perfect (zero flutter off my hand, slight hyzer release, quick snap) and I get the disc ~50ft into the air at it's highest point. I've found that a straight arm reach back has helped because I was torquing the disc around my body instead of pulling straight through.

-- Anyway --, about %30 of the time I am releasing with enough flutter to flip the disc right over (big anny or roller). About %5 of the time I grip lock the disc. Not good! I am using a standard power grip and have been keeping my grip loose until the very end of the throw. Am I on the right track and just need to work on my timing or am I potentially doing something wrong? I am still working on my snap (haven't heard a really good pop yet). Yes, I've been going through BlakeT's site (inc. the grip/snap article).

when i throw a midrange i use a modified powergrip inbetween a powergrip and a fan grip. But when i throw putters i only use a fan grip and i throw my roc's 325-360ft' measured.

I also use a modified fan for midrange and putters.

Yes to all the above.

This is basically what I do. And, yeah I can get my Wasp's out ot 390, putters out to 300 on perfect throws . Most often then not, my Mids I use only up to 370 and putters up to 250. But I had the same problems you were experiencing. Practicing your timing and grip strength is key to driving with putters. I do recommend that you use an over stable putter, like a Wizard or a Challenger. Big Bead Aviars are decently stable, but not near as much as the Challenger or Wizard.

Doing field work for practicing your form is a lot better then practicing on the golf course. Keep it up and you will soon reap the benefits.

Try making sure everything is rotating on the right axis. The shoulders, hips, and arm, should all be rotating on the same angle that the disc is released on. Also make sure you pay attention to that post Blake had on folding. It is not on his site, think he might be working on an article about it, but he says it really is important to do the fold in order to eliminate torque, and to get a better snap.

Greg,

i have summarized what is likely the culprit in the beginner advice thread and i replied to your post there with the info i would post here.

Thanks for posting that sequence of photos Blake

I throw my drivers with a lowered shoulder and have a reliable hyzer-flip. But I'm throwing my mids chest high, which explains my recent anhyzer tendencies. Time to get back to basics! /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif