How to Approach Things

As you continue playing, there will always be that distance of uncertainty from the basket. Do you putt or do you approach? This is not as simple as it is in ball golf. There is no specified green (usually) on a disc golf course. My general rule is that if the basket is over 80 feet away, I would approach. This will vary person to person based on how far one is willing to push their putting. MY putting range is 80 feet. This means that I am more confident standing in one spot and using just my body weight and snap to putt the disc towards the basket. I define an approach as a shot that you take with normal follow thru. Putting is not normal follow thru (for those players whom remain stationary when they drive, this excludes your form) because your motion is far more stationary when you throw. Think of putting as an aggressive toss. It is more likely to go in, but much less likely to achieve distance. If there is a massive curve or obstacle in the way of the basket, it is recommended not to putt. The reason being is that when trying to apply a large hook to a putt, the arm is likely to jerk more as you are trying to exert more force on your arm. When you apply too much force to your arm, you are likely to release later and higher causing your disc to pop up and lose distance. The approach discs that I use are the Drone and Super stingray mostly. The stingray can be used for any back hand straight shot and the drone can be used for and forehand shot especially a hook shot. They contrast each other heavily and offer an opportunity to escape from more obscure lies.