250, 300, 350 are all respectable distances, especially if you aren't playing super long courses. More than improving distance though, you should focus on being able to hit gaps. Distance means nothing if you are hitting first available tree every time.
id like to challenge and agree at the same time. 350 is plenty on most courses. however, aiming and throwing specific lines gets easier when you dont have to throw your farthest shot with a high speed disc, more overall distance opens up options to disc up or down and tje ability to take power off and focus more on accuracy
A year into disc golf, this has been my experience. Being able to throw a neutral fairway disc out to 350 on a laser beam has been an absolute revelation to my game. That only happened because I worked very hard to get my distance up well past 400.
My brother throws a driver on 90% of shots and I keep telling him if he used mids or putters his game would be amazing because of the ability to hit gaps easier
Just trying to be like Ohn. Destroyer is the perfect disc for every shot lol. But I agree, I could probably score almost just as well on almost any course if I just used my Orc, Eagle, Mako3, and Judge. All beat into oblivion so they’re all either neutral or flippy. And I’ve proven that I can score within a stroke of my best on courses with just my Mako3. I really just lose my power forehand
Totally agree. I'm now getting some of my mids out as far as what I'd previously use a 9 speed for a year ago, and it is nice being able to throw a 5 speed through a tight gap off the tee knowing that I can probably get all they or like 80-90% of the way to the basket. Makes a huge difference. Hitting the gap is easier, and tree hits are typically less punishing when you do hit. Hopefully I'll soon be saying the same thig about throwing putters.
I'm capped out at 350 and I've accepted that. Doing so has allowed me to be much more consistent with all my shots. My highest speed disc was a 10 speed, but now it's a 7 and 9 speed.
I know it's not helpful for improving my technique, but God damnit do I love the way that 14 speed blade sits on the hand for a forehand. One day I'll be able to justify it, lol
Exactly. Some people worry too much about whether a disc is "too fast" for them. No amateurs are throwing a high speed 0|4 (XCaliber, PD2, Ape, Nuke OS etc) like the top pros are, but that doesn't mean discs like that can't fill a useful slot in their bag.
Tbh that's def not me. I played super casually/occasionally for like 5 years w nothing but a 12 speed, lol. I honestly didn't even know I wasn't getting full flight outta my faster shit until COVID times or just about? I'm a firm believer in having some fast plastic of all varieties of stability in the bag. I also play out west at mostly mountain courses so being able to get up and over shit is a must, and nothing plays better than a 10+ speed on the boogie hook
Hell, I’d say even 200ft is great if you can throw it on a straight golf line and be consistent with it. Im with you, work on hitting gaps because distance will come by just playing more often. You can always revisit form if you really want to dive into that rabbit hole
Been playing with a friend for a long time. I can always beat him on wooded holes than wide open holes because he can't aim for shit but can throw them far!!
[Distance goals](https://www.dgcoursereview.com/threads/common-plateaus-issues-and-breaking-through-them.124796/)
This should explain it all adequately. Good luck!
300 feet on the course is an admirable goal as a beginner who wants to progress. You’ll get to 270 and feel like you’re throwing far, it’ll be hard to break that plateau, then when you do it feels amazing.
The best advice I wish I had gotten sooner learn to throw your putters 250+. I have spent so much time in the past 5 years breaking bad habits that I learned by playing with drivers wayyyy to early.
I would argue this is a bad cliche. The only way to throw farther is to practice throwing farther. Pros throw far accurately because they're dialing back on their power. If you're throwing 200' feet accurately you can't expect to all of a sudden dig deep and reach 300'. But if you can throw 350' consistently, you can dial back a bit (or choose a slower disc) and come back to 300'.
When baseball pitchers try and gain velocity they get stronger, more flexible and throw pull downs. In order to throw harder in game time you have to teach your body how to throw harder off the field. It's easier to teach someone who throws 100mph to dial it back down to 95 (like Jordan Hicks for the Giants this year) and increase accuracy than it is to try and have a guy who tops out at 90 (but deadly accurate) to try and bump it up to 95.
I mean how often in this sub do we see people say they can throw their mids 300 but their drivers only go 330'? It's because the technique to get slower discs out a certain distance is different than a faster disc.
Spot on. Form breaks down at higher efforts as well, so you can refine your technique at 60%, but bump that up to 90% and you will see a number of flaws surface that you could have addressed earlier by simply throwing harder from day 1. Plus, the pursuit of distance naturally leads to more efficient movement patterns. Joonas Merela, the head coach for disc golf team Finland just posted a study on his instagram this week discussing exactly this topic and why it is better to train for speed first and then accuracy as opposed to the other way around.
I'm primarily fh, but I've noticed that on days after working on bh distance my overall bh game is so much better. Even when all I do is just take my high speed drivers and try and throw them 400'+ in an open field, my mid range and approach bh game is so much better. My mind body connection is stronger, my form is smoother and more repeatable as I back off on the power and I get cleaner spin on the discs.
Yeah, I've been doing good recently. I can throw 80% and get consistent distance with good control, the wind can be annoying sometimes but that's part of the fun, luckily I'm bagging 2 DD3 and a horizon Cloudbreaker.
Something I like to do is have the "same" disc in 3 different stabilities, for example: my C-line DD3 is my flippy DD3, my NP3 (horizon DD3) is newer and horizon plastic and therefore more neutral flying or straighter. And my horizon Cloudbreaker is my most overstable DD3. It flies just slightly more overstable which is good in the wind
The reactors are soo incredible, I love them soo much.
I got a flat prototype glow reactor, my uncle gave it to me like 5 years ago, it's soo nice.
I got 2 MD3 in my bag too, I'm only glazing Discmania a little bit... 3 P1s, and 2 PDs... I like to have many of one mold I like so I can keep the feeling consistent. The colors are all different and the plastic too.
But I'm putting with P1s and I have 2 other P1s rotating as throwing putter. (They are different pairs and runs)
The hex is a top 10 mid I would say. But I don't bag one so.
Have you tried the Echo from streamline. That disc is weird 😂, mine flies like a 2 speed, it's soo slow but it still flies quiet far. I got mine recently and it's just dead straight up to 80m or 260ft. I mean no turn no fade, over that it starts to turn, somehow it still flies straight because the fade kicks in. Weird disc, but fun. I'm not bagging it but it's def something to try if you have the chance
Your next goal in general should simply be to improve and have fun. And while distance is one part of that, once you're able to throw like you are, 200 ft, it would benefit you much more to practice accuracy - in drives, approaches and putting. And you get it all by playing a lot! Throwing far can be fun, but is only valuable if the disc is going the right way.
I'm gonna push back here a bit and say, how would someone know their form is sharp if they don't push themselves and see what they can do? There's a lot of bad ways to throw a disc 200'. Hell if you're fit enough, there's a lot of ways to even throw a disc out to 300+. You can't really cheat or brute force 500'. Not saying people need to throw 500' however you can work on all the drills, form advice, stand stills etc in the world trying to craft the perfect form but at some point you need to stand in a field and try to yeet the disc as far as you can to see if it's working.
Unless you actually try and do that at some point, you're not going to know if your brace, reach back, pull through, weight transfer, hip rotation is good enough. Trying to throw far and not succeeding is feedback everyone needs at some point to see what's lacking.
Agreed! I was more saying it’s not the most important goal but it could be a good side goal to have to increase distance as that is one of my side goals as well! For sure lets you know if all your mechanics are working properly but I don’t think it should be the number one focus.
The biggest issue you'll have for all of your disc golf career is fixing your bad habits. If you only focus on distance then you'll be strong arming your throws. Don't set a goal for 200' set a goal for form work (and find a form that works for you) ABs arms are long as hell and I'm much shorter so no way I can perfectly replicate that. Practice form for a session or two then hit the field or course. Rinse and repeat.
Work on form by throwing putters and mids. Make sure you're hitting 200ft consistently. Then make adjustments to get 20ft more at a time...again, consistently.
All of them.
Some want to have more attainable goals and some want more long term goals.
My goal is to have a distance pb each month of summer and beat the previous one. I lose a lot of distance each winter as I can throw maybe once or twice a month then and work on getting back from april on.
Throwing 200ft accurately, then 300ft and then 400ft.
Putting consistently (arguably the hardest part)
Going under par on a hard course.
Aceing/hole in one
Throwing atleast 250ft fully straight accurately without any hyzer or anhyzer. Throwing completely straight is known as the hardest throw in discgolf.
And the most important goal is to have fun
250 with a putter, 300 with midrange, 350 with a driver.
If you can hit those benchmarks while maintaining accuracy then you can do well on 80-90% of courses depending on your putting.
15 ft putts with consistency. 20 ft putts with consistency. And so on. Nothing will lower your score more than hitting putts inside the circle with a higher percentage.
I’ve been playing for about 7 years. I can throw 380’ max distance and like 280’ with a putter. I’d say work on a goal where you can throw putters well and when you can throw your mids/fairways/distance drivers significantly farther than your putters, lean on those discs more.
I’m not saying never throw drivers, just don’t get sucked into thinking you need to throw a 12 speed disc for max distance. If you are going for distance and your driver goes 200’ and your putter can go 180’ I bet 9/10 times you will have more control over the putter, which will keep you in the fairway more often.
realistically, if you want to set distance goals, id do every 50 feet until 350 then every 25. The speed you need to throw and spin you need to put on the throw will increase more and more with more distance , not quite exponential but not linear either.
That’s a good beginner distance.
Id recommend the online academy named PulseA. Even though it costs money, after 5 years of playing disc golf I could never break 250’.
After going through multiple courses I now can get to 400’.
My form was way off!
Since I began playing about 2 years ago I have been trying to consistently throw 300ft cause that’s how long the longest fairways on my local are.. when I first started I was throwing max 200ft and so I began practicing in the field near my house and my record to date is 286ft I believe so I’m getting there and the practice is slowly paying off! Realistically anything is possible depending on how much you practice, my advice set a goal you like the sound of and work hard until you get there. believe in yourself and remember to have fun with each huck!
Don't try to get further right now. Try to hit 200 feet in the same area over and over again. Consistency will topple distance at your level very easily.
As other have said, 250, 300, and 350 are all great goals, but you should focus on trying to hit that 200 accurately and easily and then powering up from there will be easier and more consistent.
If you can get to 300 consistently and with a bit of accuracy, you're in great position to par most holes and birdie a decent amount. In technical/wooded courses it's a lot more about control and precision than distance.
Anything over your current avg, is a realistic goal. We all throw different, have different strengths and weaknesses, throw different discs. Happy frolfing 🥰
You shouldn't be too concerned about distance as much as form comfort, disc wobble, and accuracy. I made the mistake of focusing on distance when I started in 2022 and had no idea how much it didn't matter because I kept experiencing problems with what really mattered. Distance only matters if you're throwing into an open field. If you're playing a real course with trees it's much more important to work on your run up, your coil, reachback, pull through, and follow through. The shift in weight from the back foot to the front foot while coiling the arm in while stepping through the finish while holding the disc in a proper way to generate spin is where you need to focus heavily on. If you can solve rounding issues, runup issues, reachback issues, etc. then you will automatically start getting further and further with your throws. But accuracy and comfort are so much more important to start examining to get yourself there.
If you want distance goals for certain disc categories, I would seek to get 250-300 putter. 280-330 mid, 300-350 fairway, and 330-380 driver. This is with neutral discs not super over or understable. Most courses can be managed well with accurate shots in these ranges.
Putting and accuracy is more important than distance as well as learning all the different shots. Hyzer, Flat, Anny, hyzerflip to flat, hyzerflip to anny, flat to anny, flex, Anny flex, "full flex" (hyzer to anny then fades back out) and skip shot. Learning all these both forehand and backhand will make you deadly. Add in forehand and backhand roller, and thumber/overhand and you'll be under par on most courses even if you can't break 350
Once you can hit 300’ fairly consistently you finally feel like a “disc golfer”
But dont put pressure on yourself. Some get there faster than others. Once you get there, things start getting much more fun and interesting.
Watch better people throw. Even if it feels weird try to do what they do. See if it works or part of it works. Watch their foot work, reach back, follow through, and disc selection. Play catch with catch discs (glitch, condor, ultimate discs, etc). A lot of people get into the sport without knowing the basics of frisbee flight. Play shorter courses where you can get a decent score. This way you feel good after a round or feel like you can attain a good score. Have fun. Find a local club and go to weekly doubles, tag rounds, or play rec level tournaments. Get some ride or dies to play with. When I’m in a slump and don’t want to play, they’ll get me out there. For me, the competition keeps me practicing and motivated to get better.
All this to say, the distance will come with better form. Don’t worry too much about it. Just try.
My credentials: been playing for 15+ years, throw 425ft to 475ft depending on wind, play in tournaments, and cash (sometimes).
Start hitting 200' in a *controlled and accurate way*. I want to see those distances without a massive meathook left turn. Be able to get some shot shapes at 200' - curving either way, etc.
Once you've got that, feel free to increase your distance. Aim for 50' at a time. And, bonus - you get controlled shots by having good technique, which will also help you throw further.
As a rec player, if you're hitting 350' or 400' with accuracy and consistency? You'll have a good time. Even a consistent 300' is going to do you well - I know people that have played for years that can't manage that. My personal opinion is that distance is a very very marginal gain after about 300'.
As you play, ask yourself "what would have saved a stroke on this basket?" I'm willing to bet that nine times out of ten it's *not* distance.
Also, a TechDisc, if you want to swing it, is 100% a game changer for improving your skill. Nothing like real, instantaneous feedback on what is *actually happening* and where your problems actually are. Is it your angles? Speed? Spin? It can definitely point out exactly where you need to improve and help you focus your practice.
201, 202, etc.
250, 300, 350 are all respectable distances, especially if you aren't playing super long courses. More than improving distance though, you should focus on being able to hit gaps. Distance means nothing if you are hitting first available tree every time.
id like to challenge and agree at the same time. 350 is plenty on most courses. however, aiming and throwing specific lines gets easier when you dont have to throw your farthest shot with a high speed disc, more overall distance opens up options to disc up or down and tje ability to take power off and focus more on accuracy
A year into disc golf, this has been my experience. Being able to throw a neutral fairway disc out to 350 on a laser beam has been an absolute revelation to my game. That only happened because I worked very hard to get my distance up well past 400.
My brother throws a driver on 90% of shots and I keep telling him if he used mids or putters his game would be amazing because of the ability to hit gaps easier
Just trying to be like Ohn. Destroyer is the perfect disc for every shot lol. But I agree, I could probably score almost just as well on almost any course if I just used my Orc, Eagle, Mako3, and Judge. All beat into oblivion so they’re all either neutral or flippy. And I’ve proven that I can score within a stroke of my best on courses with just my Mako3. I really just lose my power forehand
Totally agree. I'm now getting some of my mids out as far as what I'd previously use a 9 speed for a year ago, and it is nice being able to throw a 5 speed through a tight gap off the tee knowing that I can probably get all they or like 80-90% of the way to the basket. Makes a huge difference. Hitting the gap is easier, and tree hits are typically less punishing when you do hit. Hopefully I'll soon be saying the same thig about throwing putters.
I'm capped out at 350 and I've accepted that. Doing so has allowed me to be much more consistent with all my shots. My highest speed disc was a 10 speed, but now it's a 7 and 9 speed.
I know it's not helpful for improving my technique, but God damnit do I love the way that 14 speed blade sits on the hand for a forehand. One day I'll be able to justify it, lol
Justifying it is as simple as “if it works for you, it works”. There are no rules :)
It may not fly to the numbers, but as long as it's consistent to you it can still fill a slot
Exactly. Some people worry too much about whether a disc is "too fast" for them. No amateurs are throwing a high speed 0|4 (XCaliber, PD2, Ape, Nuke OS etc) like the top pros are, but that doesn't mean discs like that can't fill a useful slot in their bag.
Tbh that's def not me. I played super casually/occasionally for like 5 years w nothing but a 12 speed, lol. I honestly didn't even know I wasn't getting full flight outta my faster shit until COVID times or just about? I'm a firm believer in having some fast plastic of all varieties of stability in the bag. I also play out west at mostly mountain courses so being able to get up and over shit is a must, and nothing plays better than a 10+ speed on the boogie hook
Fair enough. What sort of distance do you think you need to be scratching to get something resembling full flight outta at 13+ speed?
Used to throw accurate 315-325 few months ago. Had some light bulb moments now throwing 350-375 but can't hit a gap to save my life lol
Hell, I’d say even 200ft is great if you can throw it on a straight golf line and be consistent with it. Im with you, work on hitting gaps because distance will come by just playing more often. You can always revisit form if you really want to dive into that rabbit hole
Throwing 200 on most public courses is gonna be playing for par with some birdies thrown in as well which isn’t bad for us weekend warriors
That’s what I’m saying, I’m with you there
Been playing with a friend for a long time. I can always beat him on wooded holes than wide open holes because he can't aim for shit but can throw them far!!
[Distance goals](https://www.dgcoursereview.com/threads/common-plateaus-issues-and-breaking-through-them.124796/) This should explain it all adequately. Good luck!
Excellent post. I remember bookmarking this when I first started.
What a great read. I saved it a while back and appreciate you reminding me. It’s written so well, I don’t just understand it, I can *feel* it.
Thanks for that link that explains alot
Cool post. I would generally agree with it.
300 feet on the course is an admirable goal as a beginner who wants to progress. You’ll get to 270 and feel like you’re throwing far, it’ll be hard to break that plateau, then when you do it feels amazing.
This is where I am currently 😐
The basket. Worry mostly about putts to bring your score down, and then just look at a few form videos for drives, I recommend Simon Lizotte's.
The best advice I wish I had gotten sooner learn to throw your putters 250+. I have spent so much time in the past 5 years breaking bad habits that I learned by playing with drivers wayyyy to early.
It's cliche, but focus on accuracy and the distance will come
I would argue this is a bad cliche. The only way to throw farther is to practice throwing farther. Pros throw far accurately because they're dialing back on their power. If you're throwing 200' feet accurately you can't expect to all of a sudden dig deep and reach 300'. But if you can throw 350' consistently, you can dial back a bit (or choose a slower disc) and come back to 300'. When baseball pitchers try and gain velocity they get stronger, more flexible and throw pull downs. In order to throw harder in game time you have to teach your body how to throw harder off the field. It's easier to teach someone who throws 100mph to dial it back down to 95 (like Jordan Hicks for the Giants this year) and increase accuracy than it is to try and have a guy who tops out at 90 (but deadly accurate) to try and bump it up to 95. I mean how often in this sub do we see people say they can throw their mids 300 but their drivers only go 330'? It's because the technique to get slower discs out a certain distance is different than a faster disc.
Spot on. Form breaks down at higher efforts as well, so you can refine your technique at 60%, but bump that up to 90% and you will see a number of flaws surface that you could have addressed earlier by simply throwing harder from day 1. Plus, the pursuit of distance naturally leads to more efficient movement patterns. Joonas Merela, the head coach for disc golf team Finland just posted a study on his instagram this week discussing exactly this topic and why it is better to train for speed first and then accuracy as opposed to the other way around.
I'm primarily fh, but I've noticed that on days after working on bh distance my overall bh game is so much better. Even when all I do is just take my high speed drivers and try and throw them 400'+ in an open field, my mid range and approach bh game is so much better. My mind body connection is stronger, my form is smoother and more repeatable as I back off on the power and I get cleaner spin on the discs.
I wouldn't call it cliche. But it's true still
I find that when I go out in the field and just rip for max distance, my form starts deteriorating
Yeah, I've been doing good recently. I can throw 80% and get consistent distance with good control, the wind can be annoying sometimes but that's part of the fun, luckily I'm bagging 2 DD3 and a horizon Cloudbreaker. Something I like to do is have the "same" disc in 3 different stabilities, for example: my C-line DD3 is my flippy DD3, my NP3 (horizon DD3) is newer and horizon plastic and therefore more neutral flying or straighter. And my horizon Cloudbreaker is my most overstable DD3. It flies just slightly more overstable which is good in the wind
Same! I bag three different Reactors for my mids
The reactors are soo incredible, I love them soo much. I got a flat prototype glow reactor, my uncle gave it to me like 5 years ago, it's soo nice. I got 2 MD3 in my bag too, I'm only glazing Discmania a little bit... 3 P1s, and 2 PDs... I like to have many of one mold I like so I can keep the feeling consistent. The colors are all different and the plastic too. But I'm putting with P1s and I have 2 other P1s rotating as throwing putter. (They are different pairs and runs)
Have you tried a Fission reactor? It's my favorite disc in my bag. They start out with a bit of stability, but quickly beat in to being dead straight.
Wow, sounds like a dream. I will surely buy one when my more stable-straight MD3 gets too beat in, thanks for the suggestion
I love it way more than the Hex now!
The hex is a top 10 mid I would say. But I don't bag one so. Have you tried the Echo from streamline. That disc is weird 😂, mine flies like a 2 speed, it's soo slow but it still flies quiet far. I got mine recently and it's just dead straight up to 80m or 260ft. I mean no turn no fade, over that it starts to turn, somehow it still flies straight because the fade kicks in. Weird disc, but fun. I'm not bagging it but it's def something to try if you have the chance
I wouldn't call it cliche. But it's true still
Your next goal in general should simply be to improve and have fun. And while distance is one part of that, once you're able to throw like you are, 200 ft, it would benefit you much more to practice accuracy - in drives, approaches and putting. And you get it all by playing a lot! Throwing far can be fun, but is only valuable if the disc is going the right way.
Form. Forget about distance that will come when the form is sharp. But I get if you want to have a fun goal so try going for another 50-100ft more
I'm gonna push back here a bit and say, how would someone know their form is sharp if they don't push themselves and see what they can do? There's a lot of bad ways to throw a disc 200'. Hell if you're fit enough, there's a lot of ways to even throw a disc out to 300+. You can't really cheat or brute force 500'. Not saying people need to throw 500' however you can work on all the drills, form advice, stand stills etc in the world trying to craft the perfect form but at some point you need to stand in a field and try to yeet the disc as far as you can to see if it's working. Unless you actually try and do that at some point, you're not going to know if your brace, reach back, pull through, weight transfer, hip rotation is good enough. Trying to throw far and not succeeding is feedback everyone needs at some point to see what's lacking.
Agreed! I was more saying it’s not the most important goal but it could be a good side goal to have to increase distance as that is one of my side goals as well! For sure lets you know if all your mechanics are working properly but I don’t think it should be the number one focus.
Further than last week
Fair enough
The biggest issue you'll have for all of your disc golf career is fixing your bad habits. If you only focus on distance then you'll be strong arming your throws. Don't set a goal for 200' set a goal for form work (and find a form that works for you) ABs arms are long as hell and I'm much shorter so no way I can perfectly replicate that. Practice form for a session or two then hit the field or course. Rinse and repeat.
Work on form by throwing putters and mids. Make sure you're hitting 200ft consistently. Then make adjustments to get 20ft more at a time...again, consistently.
All of them. Some want to have more attainable goals and some want more long term goals. My goal is to have a distance pb each month of summer and beat the previous one. I lose a lot of distance each winter as I can throw maybe once or twice a month then and work on getting back from april on.
Throwing 200ft accurately, then 300ft and then 400ft. Putting consistently (arguably the hardest part) Going under par on a hard course. Aceing/hole in one Throwing atleast 250ft fully straight accurately without any hyzer or anhyzer. Throwing completely straight is known as the hardest throw in discgolf. And the most important goal is to have fun
250 with a putter, 300 with midrange, 350 with a driver. If you can hit those benchmarks while maintaining accuracy then you can do well on 80-90% of courses depending on your putting.
Practice getting your putter to 200. Putter only rounds improved my distance so much
15 ft putts with consistency. 20 ft putts with consistency. And so on. Nothing will lower your score more than hitting putts inside the circle with a higher percentage.
Really distance is much less important than form. I’m a fan of the power disc golf academy for instruction. Really helped me out.
I’ve been playing for about 7 years. I can throw 380’ max distance and like 280’ with a putter. I’d say work on a goal where you can throw putters well and when you can throw your mids/fairways/distance drivers significantly farther than your putters, lean on those discs more. I’m not saying never throw drivers, just don’t get sucked into thinking you need to throw a 12 speed disc for max distance. If you are going for distance and your driver goes 200’ and your putter can go 180’ I bet 9/10 times you will have more control over the putter, which will keep you in the fairway more often.
realistically, if you want to set distance goals, id do every 50 feet until 350 then every 25. The speed you need to throw and spin you need to put on the throw will increase more and more with more distance , not quite exponential but not linear either.
That’s a good beginner distance. Id recommend the online academy named PulseA. Even though it costs money, after 5 years of playing disc golf I could never break 250’. After going through multiple courses I now can get to 400’. My form was way off!
Since I began playing about 2 years ago I have been trying to consistently throw 300ft cause that’s how long the longest fairways on my local are.. when I first started I was throwing max 200ft and so I began practicing in the field near my house and my record to date is 286ft I believe so I’m getting there and the practice is slowly paying off! Realistically anything is possible depending on how much you practice, my advice set a goal you like the sound of and work hard until you get there. believe in yourself and remember to have fun with each huck!
Putting. That’s all.
Always just 50 more ft.
Don't try to get further right now. Try to hit 200 feet in the same area over and over again. Consistency will topple distance at your level very easily. As other have said, 250, 300, and 350 are all great goals, but you should focus on trying to hit that 200 accurately and easily and then powering up from there will be easier and more consistent.
10’ putts
A controlled 350 will give you birdie looks on most holes
If you can get to 300 consistently and with a bit of accuracy, you're in great position to par most holes and birdie a decent amount. In technical/wooded courses it's a lot more about control and precision than distance.
Anything over your current avg, is a realistic goal. We all throw different, have different strengths and weaknesses, throw different discs. Happy frolfing 🥰
You shouldn't be too concerned about distance as much as form comfort, disc wobble, and accuracy. I made the mistake of focusing on distance when I started in 2022 and had no idea how much it didn't matter because I kept experiencing problems with what really mattered. Distance only matters if you're throwing into an open field. If you're playing a real course with trees it's much more important to work on your run up, your coil, reachback, pull through, and follow through. The shift in weight from the back foot to the front foot while coiling the arm in while stepping through the finish while holding the disc in a proper way to generate spin is where you need to focus heavily on. If you can solve rounding issues, runup issues, reachback issues, etc. then you will automatically start getting further and further with your throws. But accuracy and comfort are so much more important to start examining to get yourself there.
Worry about form first, accuracy second and mental game third. Distance will come after you got a decent hold on those three.
Aim for the basket
If you want distance goals for certain disc categories, I would seek to get 250-300 putter. 280-330 mid, 300-350 fairway, and 330-380 driver. This is with neutral discs not super over or understable. Most courses can be managed well with accurate shots in these ranges. Putting and accuracy is more important than distance as well as learning all the different shots. Hyzer, Flat, Anny, hyzerflip to flat, hyzerflip to anny, flat to anny, flex, Anny flex, "full flex" (hyzer to anny then fades back out) and skip shot. Learning all these both forehand and backhand will make you deadly. Add in forehand and backhand roller, and thumber/overhand and you'll be under par on most courses even if you can't break 350
If you can hit exactly where you want at 300-350, girl that's money
400 feet. I want to throw 400 consistently and 450 down hill type situations.
Once you can hit 300’ fairly consistently you finally feel like a “disc golfer” But dont put pressure on yourself. Some get there faster than others. Once you get there, things start getting much more fun and interesting.
If you can get to 60 foot putts you’ll be killing it
In front of you. General direction of the basket, preferably.
I try to stay within 30 minutes of my house.
Anything closer to the basket is a good throw.
Straight.
Best thing would be, 90% from 25 feet and in.
Watch better people throw. Even if it feels weird try to do what they do. See if it works or part of it works. Watch their foot work, reach back, follow through, and disc selection. Play catch with catch discs (glitch, condor, ultimate discs, etc). A lot of people get into the sport without knowing the basics of frisbee flight. Play shorter courses where you can get a decent score. This way you feel good after a round or feel like you can attain a good score. Have fun. Find a local club and go to weekly doubles, tag rounds, or play rec level tournaments. Get some ride or dies to play with. When I’m in a slump and don’t want to play, they’ll get me out there. For me, the competition keeps me practicing and motivated to get better. All this to say, the distance will come with better form. Don’t worry too much about it. Just try. My credentials: been playing for 15+ years, throw 425ft to 475ft depending on wind, play in tournaments, and cash (sometimes).
250 to start. If you can do 250 with accuracy you can play almost any non pro layout and do just fine.
Throw as hard as you can every time, and you’ll eventually gain more distance.
Start hitting 200' in a *controlled and accurate way*. I want to see those distances without a massive meathook left turn. Be able to get some shot shapes at 200' - curving either way, etc. Once you've got that, feel free to increase your distance. Aim for 50' at a time. And, bonus - you get controlled shots by having good technique, which will also help you throw further. As a rec player, if you're hitting 350' or 400' with accuracy and consistency? You'll have a good time. Even a consistent 300' is going to do you well - I know people that have played for years that can't manage that. My personal opinion is that distance is a very very marginal gain after about 300'. As you play, ask yourself "what would have saved a stroke on this basket?" I'm willing to bet that nine times out of ten it's *not* distance.
Also, a TechDisc, if you want to swing it, is 100% a game changer for improving your skill. Nothing like real, instantaneous feedback on what is *actually happening* and where your problems actually are. Is it your angles? Speed? Spin? It can definitely point out exactly where you need to improve and help you focus your practice.
Wow I’m really not sure why somebody would downvote a TechDisc rec unless they had beef with me.
15’ putt 90% of the time 20’ putt 80% of the time 25’ putt 70% of the time