Learn to throw HARD in 20 minutes. - Standstill Tutorial 

Just wanted to say thank you! I’ve been working on the standstill for 4 days now. When I started last week, my max was 280 (with a walkup I generally get 280-330 max). Today, day 4, I had 2 over 330 on the field and one off the tee on flat ground at 355! New personally best! I’ve also been trying to get my nose angle down lately too but today I gave up on that and just tried to focus on pulling faster and wow, that def made a huge difference. Again, thank you so much for your help. Set a new personal best for backhand and did it with a standstill! PS, I did have a tailwind on those throws but whatevs, 355 woo!

Great video! I think something that clicked with some issues I've been having that I can't figure out is the shoulder slight protraction! thanks a ton! Helps you need less shoulder IR!

It’s funny to hear things that have been said in countless older videos (like Dave Feldberg) but with an explanation behind body components and functionality. The fact that you emphasized protraction and not arching the back etc… Simple video but profound on pointing out important aspects. Great job 👏

As a standstill thrower, you've made me realize how much more effort I'm putting into my throws than is likely needed. I tried emulating your form in my home office area and it feels less strenuous so I imagine my back will appreciate it over time (approaching 40). I hope your future videos show a few more angles as well, ty!

Even after working with you for awhile, I still pulled really good info out of this video.

damn dude 10 months? i definitely need the knowledge youre putting out

This video changed the arc of my disc golf life, I kid you not. So simple, so repeatable. I never surpassed 55 mph until now. I'm close to 60 and improving rapidly. I had too much muck in my brain. Awesome video.

You just said SO many things that I’ve gathered from watching form videos and throwing how it works for me. This is a GREAT tutorial that I wish I’d had over this last year of learning and refining.

I know you're saying that you're not using any crazy lag/hip strategies, but watching you slow-mo, you definitely have it. I've noticed a huge difference in new players who have done other sports and in those where disc golf may be their first sport. Having played a different throwing sport gives you a pretty big headstart, even if you don't really see it. Point being, it may feel like 'not trying' to viewers who have a sports background but for those of us new to sport, we still very much need to 'try' and get that muscle memory!

I’ve watched countless videos on form as I started disc golf late in life (at 37 during Covid) and this is for sure one of the top videos. A lot of instructors overcomplicate form with things that do not help as you know. shoulders forward and elbow up are extremely helpful and messed up. Please keep up the lessons!

Great video. I'm a stand still only guy with about 300 foot throws on average. The foot placement info is what I'll be applying straight away. Thanks!

This video has been extremely helpful, I think everyone would benefit from this! Great content, keep it up!

Thanks. My partner and I are beginners and in our 60’s. We have struggled with getting the backhand correct. There are so many different opinions…thanks for keeping is simple. We are going out today to try it out!

I tried this today and it works quite well. I did not get any more distance (around 200-230 ft), but the throw felt easier and smoother. I still get late releases about 30% of the time. It's a timing issue but not sure if it's arm or shoulder issue. Friend tried it too and he could throw pain free for the first time! Really good video!

Love the simplicity. Very much prefer standstill to any movement, look forward to working on the tips here. Great job!

Great video! I broke my form down to a 1 step tee shot for a year and gleaned similar lessons the hard way. The more nuanced takeaways are very helpful to build on, especially keeping the counterweight leg in line with the spine, head position, and avoiding too much flexion in the upper back. It'd be great to see some field work videos with full flight. It's hard to believe but 400+ ft throws are definitely attainable with standstill throws

This is great info! I'm a newbie and trying to work a lot of basics. I'm a K.I.S.S kind of guy. Looking forward to more videos!

When I went out and tried this this morning I realized I didn’t know how to shift my weight to get the motion started. But when I watched again I see you rock to your back leg as you reach back before shifting to brace and pull through. I didn’t seem to catch that when watched it the first time. That was critical for me. First time out throwing standstill am throwing 90% (sometimes 100%) of my normal throws but with more accuracy. More distance to come… I think. 💪🏼👊🏼

This is the best video on how to throw, on the internet.

This is exactly what I needed!!

Dang dude, this just came across my recommended. I’m at work but I can’t wait to check out your stuff.

So stoked on this. Can’t wait to get into the net and work this stuff through. Thanks for making this!

Nice to see some WA disc golf love. Ill have to give this a try in my next field session.

Great info and drill. I am in my fourties and have been trying to improve form and distance for the last few years. I have been averaging 300 with X step and occasionally hitting 350. Working on this drill during break at work I hit 300 twice with standstill and threw 5 discs to 370 with X step. Goal was to hit 400 by the end of last year, didn't make it with my longest being 365, but 400 feels obtainable by summer. Thanks!

Just what I needed! Thanks so much! Now, put into practice! Great vid!

Really simple drill. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for the vid!

Nah you’re a freak. Built different brother. I’ll be practicing this 👌🏻

Finally got my tech disc yesterday. I’m only averaging 48 mph. Will be having a full standstill session soon with this video on repeat lol.

This is great! I’ve been playing about 6 months and am struggling to get to 300. My release seems to be very hit or miss and causes a ton of frustration sometimes. Gonna really focus on what you got going on here. Thanks for the great content 🤙

Lots of good stuff in here! The high elbow is definitely something I struggle with. Good call out!

Great video! I'm definitely going to try this out when I drill next. Congrats on the recent sponsor too!

I really liked this. I'm going to try it in the field next time I get the chance and report back lol. Thanks for the video.

Definitely interesting. I'm going to give this a shot.

I will give it a try. I've been playing a few months and I'm stuck at 150-200' standstill. I do field practice every week, sometimes twice and I'm not getting the improvement I feel I should be getting.

I watched this a few days ago. I practiced a little then played for the first time in over 2 months. I threw farther with a standstill than I ever have and was completely rusty.

I love it! Very informative video on standstill throws. 🙂

I’m curious how much your fitness is playing a role. You’re definitely in the higher echelon of fitness than the majority of us. Good info. Getting a net here this week.

You're my new favorite coach. Thanks, disc golf Robert Downey Jr.!

Thanks for this video im a forehand player mostly this helped a ton to understanding backhand just subscribed

Excellent video. But i wish it started with a demonstration of the throw to give it more context. But i finally caught myself up haha. Can't wait to try this in a field.

Clint, great to run into you at Ralphie yesterday! Looking forward to more content!

Got led to this video from a DGCR thread kinda roasting you lol. Anyways this is actually pretty good stuff, I just subscribed. I'm coming back to throwing after running a barbell program since last fall, so I'm finding value in these videos so far.

Swing path is my biggest problem. I tend to flex my muscles which cause me to have the elbow below the disc. Hard to fix currently with my bad muscle memory

Eye-opening!!!!

Good info...looking forward to more 👍

Measured my arm speed at a record 72 mph using this advice. Something about what you said with the shoulder clicked for me.

Thanks! That was very informative. So you don't do hip and shoulder separation?

Okay here we go. This is something I struggle with. Weight. I’m 6ft 320lbs. Got into disc golf to be healthier and be outside and it has help maintain the weight I’m at after having my son. I never spend any time in the gym and want to start. Losing weight and gaining strength must help with distance right. Besides all the other natural benefits of being healthier. Just realized I’m rambling and nothing on the topic of standstill, lol

0:24 You really started out swinging. I appreciate what you're sharing here. Just had to get past getting smacked upside the dome with the facts that you've only been playing 10 months and you're throwing over 500 at 74mph standstill. And already making RU-vid teaching tutorials. Yowza. 💥 My ego shrank like Michael Phelps' speedo.

Interesting. Did you translate this movement or theory from any other sport? Reminds me moreso of a one handed backhand in tennis compared to other ways I've seen it explained. In any case, going to give it a try in the field because my standstills sure need some work.

Well done, can't wait to apply this in my next field work session.

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Bros quads are nuts

1) lower body standstill... check. 2) upper body Niklas power pocket... check. 3) develop god-like, ripped rock-climbing physique... check. 4) throw 70 mph.... BAM! Easy peasy. 🙂

This is super helpfulll. I can really use your help with my stand still. I can only get between 160 to 200 feet. I have been recording myself and for some reason I cant get my hips to turn with my shoulders on my reach back. I noticed on yours you are able to get that nice straight line from your right foot to your shoulder. When I do my reach back my butt points back instead of letting my hips rotate with my body.

The spin rate…any recommendations on how to increase spin?

In some of your play throughs when throwing a big 450 hyzer, your back foot seems more offset than in this video. In inches, how offset are your feet when throwing a hyzer? thanks

OK, this was kind of eye opening for me. I think I've been putting too much thought into the mechanics of the x step. Looking at my own videos of practicing, I feel everything looks good timing wise but the snap just isn't there. My pointer and middle finger tips are a little swollen after practicing this standstill drill for about 10 minutes, I think that is telling me something! Going to have to get to a field

So if you aren't "muscling" it, where do you generate the rotational speed? The abs/hips?

Are you close to lower Michigan by any chance for a lesson? Haha i cant get past 41mph and its driving me nuts!!!

You sound just like Tim Heidecker

I notice your nose angle is always negative, whats your opinion, dose it have to be negative in order to throw further. Any tips how to get it to be negative. For me the pouring the tee does not help at all :D.

Shoutout WA State! Might see you on the course sooner than later. Question: what are the resources you used to develop your throwing style? Coaches/tutors/forums/etc, directly or indirectly.

Do you have any video of you doing a walk-up and then throwing or do you throw from a standstill only?

Good content! Swing plane stuff is so hard to get right. If you want to improve from 450 to 500 and beyond would you think it’s more form and swing plane stuff or should you put effort more to throwing arm or faster run up or something else?

how you throw so far in 10motnhs? i played for 4years and cant reach 300ft my max around 250

So I have tried this for three days. Can’t get faster than 50. Most throws are 45. Not sure what to do next

Do you actively push with your hand, or do you let your arm slide out from the starting position?

okey so the shoulder should not rotate more than 10 - 15 degree after power pocket, isn´t that hurt the right shoulder ?

This feels like a modern Beto drill

Well consistently 51-54 with runup. Using this standstill I am 55-57. Seems my brace is shit. But how can I transitionthis better brace into my runup?

What do you think your hand is doing when it releases the disc? I've heard to grip it tight, as if you're intentionally trying to NOT release the disc, but the momentum will forcefully eject the disc out of your hand no matter what. I'm always afraid that I'll griplock the disc and my hand ends up releasing it. I feel like I'm losing spin when I don't hold onto it tighter.

So how do you get more spin

I tried this today and on video I can see a better axis of rotation, but after only 9 throws my knee and elbow hurt now. 😢

discgolf does NOT move on a line its IN and then OUT!

Wow moment

What are your thoughts on weight distribution between your feet during the setup?

I must be the only person on the planet that can’t do this. I’ve been throwing at a net all day with tech disc and can’t break 45mph.

Do you feel a lot of tension in your arm/shoulder when you hit max reachback/brace?

The amount of likes on the video was 666, but I had to press like, increasing it to 667 - wrecking a perfect number. i'm sorry. Hopefully it makes it easier for others to like the video in the future.

Do you aim at 11 O’clock?

In start position our your hips pretty flat?

Nice, I will try this. Can I join your discord?

I really like what your content but it’s unfortunately way too long. You drown out all the goods in too many words. You could have provided the same message in half or third the time which would have made it so much more effective and lot more people would finish it. It’s not how much you can say about a thing that makes you a good teacher, it’s how simply you can explain it.

are you on dgcoursereview?? I am shocked that I've never seen your videos dicussed in the technique & strategy subforum

Wtf? Boom!

Hey bro! Great stuff, where are you based out of?