A reliable forehand (or "flick") lets you attack shots that curve the opposite way of your backhand — and it's a lifesaver in the woods. Here's how to build one.
1. The grip
Two fingers (index + middle) along the inside rim, thumb on top. The fork grip (fingers split) gives control; the stacked grip (fingers together) gives power. Grip firmly — a loose forehand wobbles.
2. Disc selection
Start overstable. Understable discs turn and burn (roll away) on a forehand until your form is dialed. A stable-to-overstable midrange is the perfect learning disc.
3. The motion
- Stand side-on to the target, weight back.
- Keep your elbow in front of your body — don't let it drift behind you.
- Pull the disc forward in a tight, compact motion, snapping the wrist at release.
- The disc should come out flat or slightly nose-down.
4. The snap
Power comes from wrist snap, not arm strength. Think of cracking a whip. A late, sharp snap creates spin — and spin is what keeps the disc stable and flying far.
5. Common mistakes
- Nose up → the disc stalls and dumps. Release flatter.
- Too much arm, no snap → wobble and short distance.
- Understable disc → it rolls. Throw something more overstable while learning.
Practice it
Start at 50% power with a stable mid. Groove the motion before you add distance. Ten clean reps beat fifty wild ones. Track your throws in the Radius app to see which discs you actually trust on the forehand.
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