Ricky Wysocki Driving Tips

The mechanics for driving, putting, and approach shots are really pretty similar, just on a different scale. Professional disc golfer Ricky Wysocki gives a few tips to improve mechanics and disc golf driving distance for backhand throws, forehand throws, and rollers.

A few general driving tips:

•  Use a straight forward run up. Line your shoulders up and run up in the direction you want to throw.
• Don’t throw across your body. It’s bad for your back and bad for consistency.
• Get your timing right. Driving distance and power is all about getting the mechanics right.

Backhand Drives:

• Driving is all about timing and weight shift using both lower and upper body to maximize potential.
• Straight back, and straight forward.
• Don’t curl your wrist.
• Throw essentially the same shot for a hyzer or anhyzer, just place your body in a different position.
• Get a full reach back. You will get more power when you’re fully extended and reaching all the way back. Fully extend on the reach back and on the follow through.
• Timing issues are best fixed with time, and practicing in the field.

Sidearm Drives:

• The form between sidearm and backhand is actually pretty similar.
• Reach all the way back and forward with your follow through in the direction you want to throw.
• Keep your elbow tucked in close to your body right before you throw.
• Lock your wrist to control the angle.