The forehand throw, also known as the “Flick”, is another versatile throw which all beginners should learn as soon as possible. Like the backhand, the idea is to snap the wrist to generate spin. The first mistake most people learning the forehand make is to use a lot of arm and not enough wrist. The throw is entirely in the wrist. Trying some fancy wind-up with the arm will only hurt your forehand while learning.
The basic grip for the forehand can be likened to a gang sign. The thumb will be on top of the disc while the middle finger rests against the inside of the rim. Use your index finger to stabilize the disc by pointing it towards the center. The index finger is used to keep the disc level. This may seem a little awkward at first, but after a few successful throws, you’ll quickly gain a feel for this.
The Forehand Grip
The forehand begins with your wrist “cocked back” so that your index and middle fingers point away from your body. As opposed to the backhand, your going to throw the disc on the same side as the hand you are using to grip the disc. This means if you are a righty, you should be throwing the disc from the right side of your body. Your wrist will cocked back to the right. Pretty much everything will be towards the right. Now simply keep the disc level, snap your wrist forward and release the disc. When you release, lift your thumb so that the disc begins to spin and pretty much let the disc roll off your middle finger. Don’t complicate it! You don’t need to do any sort of motion with your arms. Trust your wrist to snap forward and do all the work. When done correctly, the disc will fly forward in a straight path.
Still having trouble? Try troubleshooting your forehand!