Phase 3 of 7 — Forehand (RHFH)
Wind Up
Goal: Load your shoulder and cock your wrist back to store energy for the throw. This is like pulling back a slingshot — the more compact and controlled the load, the more snap you'll generate.
Beginner Tip
Keep it small. The forehand is powered by your wrist, not a big windup — think dart throw, not baseball pitch.
Key Actions
- Rotate your torso slightly away from the target to load your core.
- Keep your elbow close to your side — think of it as a hinge, not a wing.
- Cock your wrist back so the disc tilts slightly behind your forearm.
- Keep the motion compact — your arm should not extend far behind you.
Focus Points
- The disc should stay visible in your peripheral vision — if you lose sight of it, you've reached back too far.
- Your elbow should point down or slightly forward, not flared out to the side.
- Your weight should be shifting onto your back foot, loading for the step.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Reaching the disc way behind your body like a backhand — the forehand is a compact, wrist-driven throw.
- Flaring your elbow out wide, which removes the whip effect.
- Turning your head to look back at the disc — there is no reason to in a forehand.
Head & Gaze
Your eyes stay on the target. Unlike the backhand, you face forward the whole time, so your head barely needs to move.
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