Grip Technique

by **masterbeato** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:24 am

OK, I took some pictures of how I grip now based on the Equipment forum so you guys know exactly what it is. I decided to post it in technique because, well, it is technique. This is the grip tip Blake showed me, I just thought that I would share it a little bit here.

As you see, disc orientation is resting on the thumb pad between index and middle:
[img][img]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/Staplesbubble/Picture159.jpg[/img][/img]

This is how it looks when gripped:
[img][img]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/Staplesbubble/Picture156.jpg[/img][/img]

This is how most people like to grip, as I've noticed:
[img][img]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b6/Staplesbubble/Picture155.jpg[/img] [/img]

This is very interesting to try I found that you can get nose down so much easier and better pop and wrist extension. This will also give you somewhat of a feel for how the big arms in the world throw when they "hit" their drives.

by **Blake_T** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:30 am

the top grip is similar to the result of the "pre loading" routine that i talked people on the phone about a while back.

by **garublador** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:43 am

You could have finished dinner before posting, we wouldn't have minded.

I'll just reiterate that this is a big deal. Definitely try it if you haven't already.

by **cmlasley** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:20 am

I've been gripping like this for a long time. I assumed this is what is meant by getting the disc "above the seam of your hand."

by **jamsisjams** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:24 am

It might be a bit much to ask, but is there any way that you can post some different angles? I can see the difference between your grip and the common grip but I have to admit that I like options. It would be cool to see a different view of what you're doing.

Man, this and the other discussion have me wanting to get out on the course or an open field and do some experimentation.

by **MR. WICK** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:43 am

Well....I've been doing something right. Thanks for the pictures.

by **geoloseth** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:44 am

I started griping like that a couple months ago. You will definitely notice a more nose down flight. It does, however, seem to limit the looseness of my wrist when I'm throwing. I generally like to keep my wrist as loose as possible. Also, I tend to only use that grip for long drive that need to be high or if I'm going to distance. After a while it feels like the disc is going to cut my index finger off when I throw.

by **black udder** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:05 am

garublador wrote:You could have finished dinner before posting, we wouldn't have minded.

I'll just reiterate that this is a big deal. Definitely try it if you haven't already.

I guess it's confirmed he's another addict, huh? Browsing the forum while eating dinner and though, "Hey, lemme post some pictures!" LOL

Thanks a bunch! I recently started holding the disc there and it has made a difference. As others have said, it's great to get some conformation that it's a good idea.

Blake's comment reminds me I need to make some time to find out about that pre-loading the tendon bounce thingy.

by **WIpilot** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:38 pm

dang....I just tested this grip today with a few rounds and i have to say it gives me more distance more control and better nose down trows.

It also gave me my best round ever on my local course today

by **Midnightbiker** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:40 pm

I have tried that, but I can only seem to get 3 fingers under the disc. I have trouble when I put my pinky finger under there.

by **niuvalleycane** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:34 pm

MB,

Thanks for the pics, very helpful to me who has been using only the Climo fork grip.

Question - For hyzers or anhyzers are you changing posture at the waist, or rotating your forearm?

by **geoloseth** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:36 pm

Midnightbiker wrote:I have tried that, but I can only seem to get 3 fingers under the disc. I have trouble when I put my pinky finger under there.

Try just using a three finger grip with your index, middle, and ring finger. If you want to, and this is what I do, stack your pinky on top of your ring finger.

by **jamsisjams** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:14 pm

I went out and tried this grip today, as best I could from memory, but the results weren't amazing. It seems to work for me but I think I have more to work on than my grip.

by **Timko** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:20 pm

jamsisjams wrote:I went out and tried this grip today, as best I could from memory, but the results weren't amazing. It seems to work for me but I think I have more to work on than my grip.

It just takes practice. Remember, there's no magic grip, only magic discs. And that magic disc is always the fastest thing out right now.

by **jamsisjams** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:30 pm

So you're saying that an overweight Z Force or Champ Destroyer will become my go-to $ disc if I practice enough?

Suhweet.

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