Low Release Throws
Overcoming a good mark
By Katie Murray
Photograhy by John Tajima
In an effort to help you overcome a
good mark, this tip stresses
the significance of the low release
throw.
If you can consistently and
efficiently release both force and
break-force throws within close
proximity to the ground (within 1-2
feet), your ability to complete
passes against a good mark will
improve dramatically. Developing a
low throw will also make throwing
into the wind easier. A low flying disc
has less chance of being “taken” by
the wind and is, therefore, much
more accurate.
Throwing Drills
Number of players: 1
Equipment: none
Purpose: Improve your leg
strength and balance while getting
very low to the ground.
The following suggested drill is
extremely simple and will not only
improve your ability to release the
disc low to the ground, it will also
strengthen your leg muscles. This
drill requires absolutely no
equipment and can also be easily
incorporated into your pre-game
warm-up.
-Stand
as if you had a disc in your hand
-Extend your body as if you were
throwing a flick and touch the ground with your hand
(*Remember* Get low to the
ground - Use your legs!)
-Propel yourself back up, cross your
leg over, extend your body as if you
were throwing a backhand and
touch the ground with your hand
(Get low! Use your legs!).
-Repeat 15 times (Total: 8 reps per
throw)
-Repeat the exercise using your
other hand: Even though you will
most likely never throw with this
hand, it is important to strengthen
both of your legs equally.
