Suck at disc golf all you like …
But if you can spin a disc on the tip of your finger, expect INSTANT respect.
Nay, demand it – you’ve earned the right.
If you’re like most, though, you’ve attempted this a time or two during a backup. The disc flailed, fell to the floor and you never tried again. Or, you did, but more of the same – gravity.
Two things to know about this dumb skill:
- Point No. 1 – It’s not at all hard.
- Point No. 2 – You have to practice.
Nobody has this down pat after five minutes of effort …
This is normal – keep at it.
Here’s how it’s done:
First, use your off-hand to manually spin the disc atop the tip of your index or middle finger. This is going to feel REALLY weird. As there’s more surface area, you’ll be tempted to try spinning the disc on the fleshy, fingerprint side of your finger – this won’t work, so don’t.
Next, acting as a single unit, your forearm, hand and finger need to move in LITERAL circles. This spins the disc. Initially, as the disc spins slowly, your arm, hand and finger will need to create larger circles. As the disc gains speed, they’ll get smaller, tighter and more central.
This keeps the disc level.
* Note #1: Your finger needs to move as fast as the disc for it to spin on the same plane.
* Note #2: BTW, any disc will work just fine for this – I started with a fairway driver.
If you’re into science, this is known as “gyroscopic motion.”
And if you’re not into science, this is still known as “gyroscopic motion.”
Be prepared to fail.
You have to practice. It took me about a week of obsessing over this during TV time after work to find my stride. But when this clicks, it sticks – and you don’t forget how to do it, either.
Also, you can spin most anything: books, pillows, DVD cases – dinner plates, if you’re bold.
No, you might never land a Tour Card of your own, but you can 100% do this …
Prepare to unleash the chick-magnetism within you.
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