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

by Gregory, Michael Steven

• ISBN13: 9781930650183
• ISBN10: 1930650183
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Trellis Publishing, Inc.

Summary

You've noticed them -- those people throwing discs that look like Frisbees. You may have even seen the discs land in big chain baskets, and heard the "cha-ching" of the disc hitting home. Now you, too, can play Disc Golf. Michael Steven Gregory guides you through all the steps you need. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Michael Steven Gregory, award winning screenwriter and director, turns his love of writing to the sport he loves -- Disc Golf. Gregory teaches screenwriting at the University of California, San Diego. He is Filmmaker in Residence at Alliant University, and he has been an avid disc golfer for the past several years. He lives in San Diego, California

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	8	(1)
Dedication	8	(1)
Preface	9	(1)
What is Disc Golf?	10	(7)
A Little History	10	(7)
What You Want to Know -- The Basics	17	(9)
How to Play	17	(2)
What is Par?	19	(2)
Equipment and Supplies	21	(4)
Discs
Drivers
Approach Discs
Putters
Markers (or Mini-Discs)
Renting Discs
Buying Discs
Disc Bag
Towels
Clothing
Miscellaneous Supplies
First Aid and Hydration	25	(1)
Your First 18 Holes	26	(5)
Drive off the Tee	26	(1)
Throw from the Lie	27	(2)
Putt	29	(1)
How to Score	30	(1)
Who Throws First Next	30	(1)
You're Ready	30	(1)
What You Need to Know -- Beyond the Basics	31	(8)
Unlearning What You've Learned	31	(1)
Beyond the Basics	31	(5)
Understanding Disc Stability	36	(1)
Stable Discs
Overstable Discs
Understable Discs
Finding the Best Discs	37	(1)
Summary	38	(1)
Throwing Techniques	39	(14)
Throwing Backhand	40	(2)
Throwing Sidearm	42	(3)
Throwing Overhand	45	(1)
Throwing a Hyzer	46	(2)
Throwing an Anhyzer	48	(1)
Throwing Rollers	49	(2)
Follow-through	51	(1)
Summary	52	(1)
Start With Your Putt	53	(10)
Playing Smart	53	(1)
The Proper Putt	54	(3)
Straddle Putt
Foot-Forward Putt
Side-Straddle Putt
Making the Putt	57	(1)
Selecting the Right Putter	57	(1)
Balance	58	(1)
Focus	59	(1)
Watch the Wind	60	(1)
Get a (Right) Grip	61	(1)
Summary	62	(1)
Keep Up With Your Approach	63	(8)
What You Can Do	64	(1)
Marking the Lie	64	(1)
Getting Where You Want to Be	65	(5)
Playing the Angles
Things to Consider
Wind Factor
Summary	70	(1)
Finish With Your Drive	71	(10)
Where to Start	71	(1)
What to Consider When Selecting Drivers	72	(1)
Breaking it Down	73	(1)
Adding Distance to Your Drive	74	(2)
The Run-up That Works	76	(4)
The 180 Run-up
The 360 Run-up
Pull and Release
Summary	80	(1)
Rules & Etiquette	81	(8)
General Rules & Conduct	81	(5)
When Driving
When Approaching
When Putting
Common Courtesy	86	(2)
Don'ts
Do's
Summary	88	(1)
Variations of the Game	89	(5)
Playing Doubles	89	(1)
Playing Unmarked Courses	90	(1)
Playing Mandies on the Fly	90	(1)
Playing Ultimate	91	(1)
Playing Around Nine	91	(2)
Summary	93	(1)
The Zen of Disc Golf	94	(4)
The Disc of Life	95	(1)
Be the Basket	95	(1)
You're Always Treed Until You're Freed	95	(1)
$#%! This Hole	96	(1)
Throw Only What You're Prepared to Catch Upside the Head	96	(1)
Hole One is Your Last	96	(1)
There's No ``Par'' in a (W)hole	97	(1)
Play Because It Is	97	(1)
Disc Golf Resources	98	(3)
Disc Manufacturers	98	(1)
Disc Golf-Related Web Sites	99	(1)
Professional Disc Golf Association	100	(1)
Disc Golf Association	100	(1)
Disc Golf Course Locations	100	(1)
Glossary	101	(7)
Appendix A -- Disc Cheat Sheet	108	(3)
Index	111