Still can't throw over 400ft? Do this simple trick! 

Find the link for REVASRI Rangefinders in the video description. Thanks for watching everyone! Your support is much appreciated!

Literally the first time I’ve watched someone effectively explain how to “open the hips” on a drive. Well done!

Thank god this wasn’t a “you’re rounding” video. Thanks, Joel.

10 years playing here. 350’ max. First time I’ve heard someone explain opening the hips this way. Thanks!

I kept hurting my knees and shoulders throwing with a closed stance. This video helped me immensely. I love you. I owe you my life

The 1 thing that completely changed my throws was when I realized how relaxed your body needs to be when you throw. Loose!!!!! STOP trying to think about it so much it makes your body tense and COMPLETELY ruins your throwing ability. relax your entire body and all it’s levers next time you go to throw and basically let your body become a whip. I’ve been playing for less than 1 year I’m barely an intermediate player but using this 1 simple trick I’m able to get that snap sound on my drives. RELAX! trust me. Let your arm and entire body become a whip and watch how much better you feel next time you throw! Good luck everyone🙂

I was shocked after the Revasri Range Finder pitch that I didn't find an amazon affiliate link in the description... wow, it really must be good! :D

I've implemented this since I watched your video a month ago. I can't thank you enough for this It genuinely added 60 to 70 feet to my throw. From averaging 360, To now 430.

Hey joel, seen you around town over the years, finally got out to an event and saw you destroy match play championships in Bailey. You've always been a local legend, but man, there's no one more deserving of a great 2023 season. One of the nicest guy's you'll ever meet. Hope we see you on top this season!

As always, your teaching style is so precise and clear but also simple to follow. Thank you so much for this video!

With our teepads having some snow shake on them we've been able to see where each of us plant. It's been really eye opening to see this exact feature reflected in who throws a bit further with all other things being somewhat equal. Still something I'm really working on after hearing it from so many (probably Simon most notably) but I really liked this take on it too.

Joel, you are such a great instructor of the game! Appreciate the insight!

Although known for your outlandish and colorful style, you've always been a player I love to watch due to your precision and form. Thanks for the tip!

This was a very clear and concise explanation. Great video. Thanks for the tips Joel!

Makes so much sense! Thanks for the tip, Joel. I will try this next time I go out to the course this week.

Been working on incorporating a backhand this past season, as a default forehand player. You were SO kind to comment on my video I shared on Instagram about this “window” theory. Thank you for clearly explaining what it means to “open your hips” in laymen terms. I will be going out for fieldwork this weekend + looking to implement this step ASAP. Thanks again!!!

Thanks for this video Joel. It just popped up randomly, my first of your videos to watch and it really helped. I'm an old guy trying to keep pace with my sons. Still working on the change in my run up but I have thrown a few, and getting more consistent, longer throws than I had been before "opening the window". Thanks for helping an old man maybe have a shot at beating the youngsters once in a while. 🤠

Much appreciated. The breakdown is very helpful. Thank you for your time.

Thank you sooooooo much for the east window tip and also reminding us to record ourselves. Love the videos, please keep them up!

Thank you so much for this video! Not having seen this video, this is the way my practice had been developing during this winter. I have not seen anyone explain it quite as clearly as you did. Great to see explanation and confirmation, will give me confidence to continue doing what I have been kind of feeling my way towards.

One of the best and most informative tutorials I’ve ever seen! Thanks Joel! Great video!

Thank Joel! I enjoyed watching you throw in Portland. Keep the instructional videos coming!

Thanks for pointing this out Joel. I adopted this type of form from watching Will Shusterick throw back in the day. I always admired just how nice and smooth his form and stroke were, but I never really thought about why it was so successful and now I know. Great video 👍

I am really impressed with your great teaching style. And this is a lesson for me. I can't wait to try this out tomorrow. Thank you!

Best and easiest explained video on this topic.

I've known for a while that a lack of hip engagement is the biggest issue holding me back power-wise, but I hadn't seen this approach to unlocking your hips laid out before. I'm excited to try it out!

This is what I was working on today...and, yesterday...and, the day before that...really trying to not suck. Thanks, Joel!

Great stuff, thanks for the effort and sharing!

Thank you Joel! This advise was clear and repeatable and it makes sense!

Definitely going to give this a try later today. Thanks for the advice and video.

Love the added equations thank you

Great tip! Can’t wait to try it. Good luck on the 2023 season.

Thanks for your impartation of knowledge Joel!👍

Great video Joel you break things down and are very clear in what your trying to explain 👍

Excellent tip! I had actually noodled around with this but was noodling around with some other things too at the same time (bad idea) and let it drift back out of my throwing consciousness. Simple to employ, and now that I know it is the right way I can focus on this change with confidence. Well done!

Great tip thank you still figuring out my form and needed this info

Great tip Joel, you're such a good teacher.

Thanks for a little bit more insight on this form issue. I have been noticing myself do this for a while and I knew it was limiting my distance. The explanation of opening your hips and the window were immense. I had an idea of what I needed to do and had been practicing, but with the little extra detail I think I will be more aware of my plant foot and be able to dial in my form quite a bit. Great video! 🙏🏼

Love watching your videos. Can't wait to see you shred next season. Also love the outfits. Keep up all the hard work. Thanks for sharing brother take it easy.

I haven't watched any of your videos before, but I really enjoyed this one. I'll have to drive into your other stuff. Thanks!

Love it. Very well explained. Thanks man!

Just what I needed. Thanks Joel.

Great explanation- super helpful!

Joel is so endearing here. Great video. I’ve heard “opening your hips” forever and finally here’s a good explanation. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks!

How have I missed your "comeback" to RU-vid? I'm happy you're back.

Thanks Joel, a video every player needs to see!

good stuff Joel. Thanks!

Thanks for the tip, cant wait to try this out.

100% true. Slingshot Disc golf put out a video a while ago saying the exact same thing and it helped me fix my throw. Cool to see pros saying the same thing

I thought I had already fix this problem but you made me realize I need to step out even further. I’ll let you know if I get more distant soon. Thanks for the tips and advice.

Thanks Joel . I think this is going to help me a lot !

Awesome dude!! I can’t wait to get out and try this! I’m consistently around 300-320 on my drives. Can’t wait to get out and practice with this fix and see what I can do!!

Thank you very much exactly what I needed.

Thanks Joel. First ever video I’ve seen of yours. What an eye opener. Well presented and explained. I look like the wrong way. Must be why I can’t throw over 300. Can’t wait to start implementing this into my run up. I’m subscribed now so I can see other great tips from the best dressed player on tour. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful information with us all. 😎

Thanks for the awesome video, I’m definitely going to work on this!

wow, thanks for the tip! Made a big difference.

Super helpful Joel! Thank you!

Thanks so much man! I’ve watched tons of form videos and this is only one that’s effectively explained this. And it’s such a key point. Really appreciate it

This is one fix I've been working on for the many fixes in my form. I'm for sure ripping the disc more consistently with my backhand right now. Still have a long way to go, but that's part of the fun.

I felt better the first time I threw, using this tip. Disc came off flat and fast, with more spin, meaning it travelled further before fading. Played my local course and tied my personal best, while throwing long on holes I'd never thrown long on before. Awesome video, Joel! Thank you!

Thank you so much for this tip! :) great video ❤

I figured this out this last season and he is right, it is a game changer... the better you get with the and your timing the less effort it takes as well to get good distance because your using larger muscles groups to generate power.

Yikes! This was an eye-opener. I watched a lot of videos on how to throw. I have heard the expression of opening up the hips, but until now have never really understood the principle. Great teaching video, thank you.

What a great video on a small thing people can do to get a little more power. You hit the nail on the head when you said you need to film yourself from behind! Get yourself a small tripod, just about $25 to $40, hook your phone up to it, hit "Record" and add check out your form. Thank you Joel!

Thanks so much for the tip. Great explanation.

thanks brother! I will definitely be working this into my form, the plant is the weakest part of my throw honestly and I needed some good advice. I also second the revasri rec, it's also got a neat feature that if you hold the power button it will try to zero in on an object in the sights, there's a little golf flag icon that will shake when it locks on to the object thats been pinged by the laser the most. plus it reads in feet! I got one for christmas from my mom who has no idea about disc golf but wanted to buy the best one she could find and did a ton of research to get a great gift.

Informative, as always.

There is a lot of win is this video. One of the better, if not best, explanations I've seen on getting torque. Maybe I missed an affiliate/discount link on the range finder ?

Incredible!! Thx for sharing

Even though it's below freezing I want to get out this morning and try this. Great video Joel.

Great advice Joel

Great video!

Thanks for the tip man. It's what I needed to know.

This is the best advice I've ever been given for disc golf. I've used this technique during my last 2 rounds and improvements in distance are very apparent. Thanks Joel!

Thank you for this video. I've been trying to figure this out for years!!!!!

Thanks for this Joel. Already average 300+, but sure that I'm not doing this...and know it will certainly help!! Window reference is good as well, and will be sure to film it/review. Will even try bad vs good form and see how that changes.

Thank you Joel! Such good advice! God bless.

Fair warning to those making this adjustment, if you are used to bad form, and then you make this adjustment, your aim will likely be temporarily made worse. Also, keeping balance is key. Edit: grammar

Great video again. I’m jealous and a little mad that you have no snow. I swear Greeley gets slammed and you drive 10 mins away and there’s nothing…

I threw this way and literally on my second throw threw at least 50ft further than I ever have. Thanks homey 🤙

Great advice. Thanks Joel! Subbed.

Thx j, very helpful

man i cant wait to try this! thanks!

Great lesson Joel!. When I watch the pros play, I see distinctly the plant foot positioned like you describe. The diagonal step up on the tee(lower right to upper left corner) is also evident. The plant foot angle is really so obvious. The plant foot spins out from that perpendicular(or slightly inward from perpendicular) position to straight out so one can walk through the shot. The plant foot harsh angle position which allows one to open the hips and generate power in the shot, makes all the sense in the world. I guess you can say, it's all about physics. You have a genuine good hearted nature Joel ands may the Disc Golfing Gods reward you....and they will with future tournament wins on the Pro Disc Golf Tour. Thank you again Joel for this most important disc throwing fundamental. Most Sincerely, Bill M., Uncasville, CT(lifelong promoter of disc golf & former PDGA Member #7378)☺

This is great. Met you today at the Eagles Wings event. Appreciate all your videos

Thanks . Great clip!!

Very good video, man!

Love this video. One of my big frustrations with people who try to teach me how to throw (I know they mean well and are trying to help) is that there seems to be this secret disc gold language that highlights symptoms and not causes. I get told I'm reaching back too far, but I don't get told that I need to try and not overcurl my shoulder. I get told that I'm throwing nose up, but don't get told that it's because I'm reaching back to high and "dipping". You have a mindset that allows you to pull out what is relevant and helpful here, and it's awesome. Gonna work on this tonight.

My all time favorite slinger, Joel you are great for this up and coming sport,

Bless your pants Joel, this is such a great tip! Birdied 4 holes from the back tees that I've never gotten before in the 1st 2 rounds after watching this. Also, you could have just asked me to model the "too straight" run up, I was probably in Colorado when you shot this (bagged an ace at Optimist on my way out thank you very much)

“Don’t ride a skateboard” is what you taught us when we interviewed you! Super clear and concise info from you Joel! -David

This is the first video that I've seen that highlights the reason people come in from just off to the side of the tee pad on a straight throw. I've seen a LOT of videos about "staggering your feet" etc, but not one explained the benefit of coming in at that angle. Thank you for the pointers. I'm gonna try that out next time I throw. 🤙🤙🤙

ive heard opening up your hips a million times... but now seeing this...makes sooo much more sense 👍

Major kudos ! 🙌

Thank you Joel!!!

I've worked on distance last year by using my "hips" more but I think because it wasn't explained to me like this I was probably doing it wrong. Just got a range finder so can't wait to work on distance this year. Thanks!

Gonna try this tomorrow. Thanks!

Great video thanks man I’m going to try it this evening

I've been trying to work on my foot positioning, but this really helped to show me how wide my window needs to be.

Always wondered why my best drives were yanked right for RHBH. I try to keep it straight with the "bee line" technique as I like to call it, with the way you threw your first drive. Those throws would always be 💩I did notice when I tried this "window" technique, my drives were EFFORTLESS when it came to 400 ft. You can really feel your hips engaged with this adjustment. For the "bee line" I feel like you're basically un-engaging your hips.