Weston Moran throwing a sidearm drive of the elevated 3rd teebox.
to suit various types of throws, the same as having a selection of clubs for various golf shots. You might be able to sink a putt with a driver, but you know there’s a club better suited to the task. Discs are made to go (or fade) in different directions and have flight numbers. Matching the variables of the disc to the tech- nique and power of the player will ensure the right equipment. A driv- er, a mid-range disc, and one putter are a simple and adequate collection to start with. Nature is the biggest obstacle dur- ing a game, and adaptability suits
players well. Every course is unique, with a range of hurdles includ- ing anything from shrubs to play- ground equipment. If you are the do-it-yourself type, there is exten - sive information available on course design, development, par guidelines and sample courses. You can cre- ate a personalized course at home or in the woods. Or, if you prefer a more refined course with water fea - tures, narrow fairways and fancy dog legs, the PDGA website is a per- fect place to start. There are a hand- ful of throws players can utilize to maneuver the course, including: the
backhand for distance, sidearm for throwing around obstacles, a roller for distance under a low canopy of tree branches, and the tomahawk or a thumber for more technical shots. Discs also vary in weight, and the general rule of thumb is, stronger throwers need heavier discs. Even though hacky sack clubs are rare, rollerblading has declined in popularity, and I don’t know anyone still having paintball wars – disc golf has survived the decades and continues to be a relaxing sport en - joyed by many. There are current- ly over 250,000 registered members
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