Instructions / Assembly

BACKHAND THROW

by Dave Dunipace

illustrations by Tom Bant

The arms are tucked into the torso. The upper body

twists opposite of the throw as the front foot moves

forward to the plant position. Center of gravity is

behind the front foot. The throwing elbow should

start as far back as is possible while still able to

rotate quickly forward.

The front foot has been planted and hips have rotated.

The shoulders then begin to turn, but the elbow has

not straightened yet. Center of gravity begins to

shift over the front foot.

The shoulders and upper arm continue to turn as

the elbow extends the disc into the snap position.

The disc begins to pivot at the end of the elbow

extention and will rip itself out of the grip as the

arm and shoulders pull through with maximum

force. The center of gravity moves up on the

plant foot

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BACKHAND THROW by Dave Dunipace- illustrations by Tom Bant The arms are tucked into the torso. The upper body twists opposite of the throw as the front foot moves forward to the plant position. Center of gravity is behind the front foot. The throwing elbow should start as far back as is possible while still able to rotate quickly forward. The front foot has been planted and hips have rotated. The shoulders then begin to turn, but the elbow has not straightened yet.
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The disc is released as weight is now over the plant foot. The left foot comes off the ground and the plant foot begins to pivot in the follow-through motion. The follow through pivot is necessary to relieve stress on the plant foot's knee, and to ensure maximum pull through power and speed. Momentum should be so great at this point, that it makes a pivot necessary.