Disc Golf: All You Need to Know About the Game You Want to Play

by Michael Steven Gregory, Leticia Plate

Overview

This handy reference provides techniques for mastering disc golf. Equipment and throwing techniques are detailed. Cleverly done illustrations, tips, and photographs depict various grips and stances of the game.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781930650183
Publisher:	Trellis Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/01/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	185,483
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Award-winning screenwriter and director turns his love of writing to the sport he loves - Disc Golf. His is Filmmaker in Residence at Alliant University, and he has been an avid disc golfer for the past several years. Leticia Plate has drawn many illustrations for books, pamphlets, and for industry. Her expertise extents to products and greeting cards, and her work can be seen on iportfolio.com

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgements	8
	Dedication	8
	Preface	9
Chapter 1	What Is Disc Golf?	10
	A Little History	10
Chapter 2	What You Want to Know - The Basics	17
	How to Play	17
	What is Par?	19
	Equipment and Supplies	21
	Discs
	Drivers
	Approach Discs
	Putters
	Markers (or Mini-Discs)
	Renting Discs
	Buying Discs
	Disc Bag
	Towels
	Clothing
	Miscellaneous Supplies
	First Aid and Hydration	25
Chapter 3	Your First 18 Holes	26
	Drive off the Tee	26
	Throw from the Lie	27
	Putt	29
	How to Score	30
	Who Throws First Next	30
	You're Ready	30
Chapter 4	What You Need to Know - Beyond The Basics	31
	Unlearning What You've Learned	31
	Beyond the Basics	31
	Understanding Disc Stability	36
	Stable Discs
	Overstable Discs
	Understable Discs
	Finding the Best Discs	37
	Summary	38
Chapter 5	Throwing Techniques	39
	Throwing Backhand	40
	Throwing Sidearm	42
	Throwing Overhand	45
	Throwing a Hyzer	46
	Throwing an Anhyzer	48
	Throwing Rollers	49
	Follow-through	51
	Summary	52
Chapter 6	Start With Your Putt	53
	Playing Smart	53
	The Proper Putt	54
	Straddle Putt
	Foot-Forward Putt
	Side-Straddle Putt
	Making the Putt	57
	Selecting the Right Putter	57
	Balance	58
	Focus	59
	Watch the Wind	60
	Get a (Right) Grip	61
	Summary	62
Chapter 7	Keep Up With Your Approach	63
	What You Can Do	64
	Marking the Lie	64
	Getting Where You Want to Be	65
	Playing the Angles
	Things to Consider
	Wind Factor
	Summary	70
Chapter 8	Finish With Your Drive	71
	Where to Start	71
	What to Consider When Selecting Drivers	72
	Breaking it Down	73
	Adding Distance to Your Drive	74
	The Run-up That Works	76
	The 180 Run-up
	The 360 Run-up
	Pull and Release
	Summary	80
Chapter 9	Rules & Etiquette	81
	General Rules & Conduct	81
	When Driving
	When Approaching
	When Putting
	Common Courtesy	86
	Don'ts
	Do's
	Summary	88
Chapter 10	Variations of The Game	89
	Playing Doubles	89
	Playing Unmarked Courses	90
	Playing Mandies on the Fly	90
	Playing Ultimate	91
	Playing Around Nine	91
	Summary	93
Chapter 11	The Zen of Disc Golf	94
	The Disc of Life	95
	Be the Basket	95
	You're Always Treed Until You're Freed	95
	$#%! This Hole	96
	Throw Only What You're Prepared to Catch Upside the Head	96
	Hole One is Your Last	96
	There's No "Par" in a (W)hole	97
	Play Because It Is	97
Chapter 12	Disc Golf Resources	98
	Disc Manufacturers	98
	Disc Golf-Related Web Sites	99
	Professional Disc Golf Association	100
	Disc Golf Association	100
	Disc Golf Course Locations	100
	Glossary	101
Appendix A	Disc Cheat Sheet	108
	Index	111