Disc Golf All You Need to Know about the Game You Want to Play

Name: Disc Golf All You Need to Know about the Game You Want to Play
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ISBN: 9781930650183

ISBN-10: 1930650183

ISBN-13: 9781930650183

Edition: 2003

Authors: Michael Steven Gregory, Felicia Plate

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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.

Book details

List price: $9.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: mTrellis Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/1/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 112
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.30" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Dedication


Preface



What Is Disc Golf?


A Little History



What You Want to Know - The Basics


How to Play


What is Par?


Equipment and Supplies


Discs


Drivers


Approach Discs


Putters


Markers (or Mini-Discs)


Renting Discs


Buying Discs


Disc Bag


Towels


Clothing


Miscellaneous Supplies


First Aid and Hydration



Your First 18 Holes


Drive off the Tee


Throw from the Lie


Putt


How to Score


Who Throws First Next


You're Ready



What You Need to Know - Beyond The Basics


Unlearning What You've Learned


Beyond the Basics


Understanding Disc Stability


Stable Discs


Overstable Discs


Understable Discs


Finding the Best Discs


Summary



Throwing Techniques


Throwing Backhand


Throwing Sidearm


Throwing Overhand


Throwing a Hyzer


Throwing an Anhyzer


Throwing Rollers


Follow-through


Summary



Start With Your Putt


Playing Smart


The Proper Putt


Straddle Putt


Foot-Forward Putt


Side-Straddle Putt


Making the Putt


Selecting the Right Putter


Balance


Focus


Watch the Wind


Get a (Right) Grip


Summary



Keep Up With Your Approach


What You Can Do


Marking the Lie


Getting Where You Want to Be


Playing the Angles


Things to Consider


Wind Factor


Summary



Finish With Your Drive


Where to Start


What to Consider When Selecting Drivers


Breaking it Down


Adding Distance to Your Drive


The Run-up That Works


The 180 Run-up


The 360 Run-up


Pull and Release


Summary



Rules & Etiquette


General Rules & Conduct


When Driving


When Approaching


When Putting


Common Courtesy


Don'ts


Do's


Summary



Variations of The Game


Playing Doubles


Playing Unmarked Courses


Playing Mandies on the Fly


Playing Ultimate


Playing Around Nine


Summary



The Zen of Disc Golf


The Disc of Life


Be the Basket


You're Always Treed Until You're Freed


$#%! This Hole


Throw Only What You're Prepared to Catch Upside the Head


Hole One is Your Last


There's No "Par" in a (W)hole


Play Because It Is



Disc Golf Resources


Disc Manufacturers


Disc Golf-Related Web Sites


Professional Disc Golf Association


Disc Golf Association


Disc Golf Course Locations


Glossary



Disc Cheat Sheet


Index