Still having problems throwing a backhand? Just have a few kinks to work out with a certain situation? Try these tips to perfect your backhand.
- The disc always goes much higher than intended.
Try lowering the front, or leading, edge a little. The disc needs to be level when thrown. - The disc always goes towards the ground.
Try pointing the front, or leading, edge of the disc upwards. The disc needs to be level when thrown. - The disc hooks to the left.
Make sure to keep the disc level.
If you throw right-handed, make sure the edge opposite your hand is not pointing downwards.
If you throw left-handed, make sure the edge opposite your hand is not pointing upwards. - The disc hooks to the right.
Keep the disc level.
If you’re right-handed, the edge opposite your hand is probably tipped upwards.
If you’re left-handed, the edge opposite your hand might be pointing towards the ground. - The disc won’t go straight to the target.
Try releasing earlier or later. The disc goes straight from where you release it. - The disc wobbles.
Snap your wrist harder.
Grip the disc tighter before releasing.
Make sure you’re releasing smoothly without bumping or rubbing the disc. - You can’t throw the disc with much power.
Try snapping the disc harder.
Make sure you’ve got a proper stance. Your shoulder should face your target and you should step out with the foot on the same side as your throwing arm. - The disc always floats towards the end.
Make sure you’re keeping the disc level.
When you release make sure that you do so cleanly. If you push down on the disc with your thumb, for example, the disc is going to have a different action.