How to use a sling - beginner to advanced 

Thank you for the feedback! I will try to put something together that is more focused on those just starting out. Are there specifics you are looking for?

@@IronGoober i am just starting with the sling . Have done martial arts my whole life , so am finding a few technical differences in stance , form and execution. So something just like this one but each topic covered in a bit more detail...also, thank you for responding so fast !!!

I'll keep this in mind. It's hard to decide what points to talk about when making these videos. I'll make a follow up that touches on points I didn't have time for here. I was trying to keep this short.

Thanks, I was doing my best to copy the style of your tutorial since it was so well done!

"the near future" typically is a euphemism for I enjoyed your video but I'm never going to use it. What a waste of a good video to not put it into use! Lol

Thanks! Slinging is very enjoyable, sling golf would be a blast. Funny thing is that I never played baseball. I just became absolutely obsessed with the sling and wanted to throw further. So started watching a lot of baseball mechanics videos (Tread Athletics, TopVelocity) and started trying to implement them into my slinging motion. It helped a lot, I've increased my max velocity by about 30%.

It's definitely difficult to describe things that go on in your head during the motion. It's like in other throwing sports there are lots of different camps and ways to think about how to accomplish the same motion and what is important to focus on. This was just one description, but even I could have described it differently, let alone someone else's description. I think it is very valuable to speak with other slingers and get others' perspectives, it helps you define your own thoughts and methods to find what is important, for you, to focus on. So definitely engage with whomever you can that also uses a sling. It helps one get better in my opinion.

Honestly, I would make one before you buy one. They are so simple and fast to make. Searching "noodle sling" is the simplest one to make. ru-vid.comMmLkqwN6W9E?si=gw3nLSNsTg0_rjdw

I was going to make a video comparing the energy/momentum of different sling/projectile-weight combinations (full effort slinging). It's on my list.

A foxtail is a good place to start. See @4:00. Left-handed shouldn't be any different than right-handed. What specifically would you want to see? Happy to try to help.

@claudettegivens9039 I’ve played with slings since reading Clan of the Cave Bear in the ‘70’s. So I am definitely a senior slinger. IG is very strong and very skilled. I do not recommend trying to duplicate what he is capable of. Start w/ a short sling and a tennis ball for an easy underhand toss. Get used to the feel of the ball in the sling and timing the release. Once you get the feel of it, start increasing your power, which comes from the finl rotation. Practice in a large open outdoor area. Sling for distance, don’t worry about hitting a target for some time. In fact, I still prefer Slinging for distance. I also practice archery, slingshots, and knife throwing. All great activities for seniors! Maybe we should start a youtube channel with advice for seniors.

@@marctull3596 the fluidity of motion and the focus on rhythm / timing is definitely good for people of all ages... maybe a bit of attention on focusing on form/technique instead of results and injury prevention?

@xanderrijkee5094 definitely! The fluidity of motion and the timing of the sling should be the focus for seniors. Interestingly, I improved my knife throwing by playing music with a gentle flow and following it. I will try this next time I sling.

@@marctull3596 I like that...Sling/throw on music... I will keep it in mind!

Since there are so many other videos out there on how to make slings, I do not have an whole tutorial. If you are looking for something specific, I can probably point you in the right direction.

Perhaps. It all depends on your frame of reference. It was more a passing comment than in depth analysis. My intention was to get the point across that the force of the projectile pushing against the sling (and friction) holds it in place.

@@IronGoober i feel ya bro, good honest answer. i jus barely remembered somethin from high school physics class hahaha, and i was glad about it