Introduction to Frisbee Golf

by Ms. Aurand

Object of the Game:• Toss or throw frisbee until you make a goal, get

it into the basket. Each throw counts as a stroke, similar to “ball golf”.

• There are penalty throws in this golf too!

• There are 3 parts of a hole: tee pad, fairway, and basket.

• Each hole has a designated par.

• Goal baskets can be near water, under trees, in the woods, to make the course more competitive.

Frisbee’sNot the same as a “Whamo” frisbee.

Driver-Thin edge to cut through the air.

Mid-range-2nd shot

Putter-10 yards of hole

Each has a different weight in grams, and thickness to the edge of the frisbee.

Numbers on the bottom of frisbee:

Speed, Glide, Turn, Fade

Types of Frisbee’s

Top of frisbee vs. bottom- 1st hole the flip of the frisbee determines who goes first.

Numbers:Speed: The ability of the disc to cut through the

air. Speed ratings are listed from 1-13. Higher the number the faster the disc. Slower disc’s however; have a far less chance of flying past the basket.

Numbers Continued:Glide-Discs ability to maintain lift during flight.

Discs with more glide are best for new players. Glide is rated from 1-7. Beginners should choose discs with more glide.

Turn- Tendency of a disc to turn or bank to the right for. Discs are ranked from +1, which is resistant to turning right. -5 rating will turn the most.

Numbers continued:

Fade- Frisbee hooks left. Fade is rated from 0-5. Zero equals straightest, and 5 equals a hard left turn.

4 parts of a throw:Grip- How the disc should be held. For each

throw the grip varies.

Step 2 and 3Stance- Placement of your feet.

Wind up- Physical motion of your body.

Step 4Release- The position of your wrist, hand, fingers

when releasing the disc

Types of throws:Backhand grip and throw.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj_kouJVSB4

(X) step and release of the backhand throw:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufuDoY9pQok

Sidearm Throw:Grip is held differently:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQUy7rzSOmc&NR=1&feature=endscreen

Tomahawk: Overhand Throw:

This is used to throw the frisbee through dense shrubbery or over a tall bush.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeHNXS54qeo

Terms:Lie-The spot where the disc comes to rest.

(A player’s next throw starts behind this lie).

Ace- Occurs when a player makes their first shot into the basket.

Circle- On a true course, there is a 10 meter circle around the basket goal.

Throw: A player has 30 sec. to make their throw.

Ace:http://www.bing.com/videos/search?

q=disc+golf+ace+shots+on+you+tube&mid=74E2CD7092D3102AF53574E2CD7092D3102AF535&

Putting:Short throws performed within a 30 ft. area.

Putting in “frisbee golf” is as important as in “ball golf”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4spUSMi6xm0&NR=1&feature=endscreen

Putting Activity:

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Roller:Used to go under vegetation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdlxdSWCMKU

Lifetime Activity and it is FREE!

http://www.discgolfstation.com/Disc-Golf-Videos--General-Improvement_c_94.html