Quick video tips to help you pass the test out there on the disc golf course
At School of Disc Golf, our mission is to help you learn to play better disc golf— Discere Ludere Melius, baby!
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new video series: School of Disc Golf Crib Notes! These short, actionable videos will be available on YouTube, Instagram, and right here on our blog. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, these tips are designed to deliver new information that translates to lower scores in your disc golf game.
Why Crib notes?
The initial idea for these short video tips, or crib notes, came from our client sessions. We wanted to create short videos that reinforced key concepts and demonstrated drills covered during lessons. The response has been overwhelmingly positive! Students and alumni told us how helpful these videos were for reviewing techniques and staying motivated to practice. Now, we’re sharing them with the entire School of Disc Golf community— that means you!
Each video focuses on one specific tip or drill, breaking it down into key steps and understandable concepts without too much jargon. To maximize their impact, every video will be accompanied by a blog post, providing extra detail and context. You’ll not only see the technique in action but also understand why it works and how to apply it to your game. This post is the first of many, and we can’t wait to delve into all the nooks and crannies that account for strokes saved or lost.
Watch the First episode of disc golf Crib notes
This tip focuses on a method for improving confidence and commitment during disc golf throws by compartmentalizing mental processes.
The core idea is to split the thinking and execution of a shot into two distinct phases by imagining yourself as two different partners, each with their specific role.
Partner Number 1 is responsible for all the planning and decision-making: assessing risk, planning the shot, and selecting the disc. Once this is done, it’s Number 2’s turn.
Partner Number 2 is solely focused on the mechanics of executing the shot. They do not question the instructions, think about the possible outcome, or consider the broader context of the throw; they exist only to execute the plan in the present moment.
Once Number 2 completes their follow-through, the player transforms back into Number 1, and the cycle continues.
In short, the episode advises the use of a mental routine that separates planning from execution in order to promote focus and improve performance. By creating this mental separation, players can avoid the dangerous “blurring of lines” between planning and executing, a common problem in disc golf. This compartmentalization technique improves mental clarity and focus, leading to more confident and committed throws.
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Thank you for being part of the School of Disc Golf community. We can’t wait to hear how these Quick Tips impact your game! Leave a comment below or on YouTube to let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next.