Disc Golf: All You Need to Know About the Game You Want to Play | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Steven Gregory
Creator: Leticia Plate
Publisher: Trellis Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $9.95
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 39049
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 112
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3
ISBN: 1930650183
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.2
EAN: 9781930650183
ASIN: 1930650183
Publication Date: September 1, 2003
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Product Description
This handy reference provides techniques for mastering disc golf. Equipment and throwing techniques are detailed. Cleverly done illustrations, tips, and photographs depict various grips and stances of the game.
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 A Good Book for Beginners April 21, 2008
This is the only book on disc golf that I have and it has really helped my game a lot. The most important thing that I learned from this book is that you do not throw a disc golf disc like you throw a Frisbee! This is very important to remember. I have always been a very good Frisbee player but found that I was having lots of trouble throwing a disc golf disc straight and level or to even get any distance from them. This book helped me fix those problems. I still do not throw perfectly every time but at least now when I screw up a throw I have an idea of what I did wrong.
This book goes over the history of the sport which is very interesting and covered pretty well. It also covers the basic rules and customs of the game so you will not look like a fool when playing with more experienced players. Most importantly for me is that this book covers most of the different kinds of throws that you will see in the game and each throw is broken down into its basic elements (grip, approach, release, etc.). What I did not like and why I did not give it 5 stars, was that the drawing were not as clear as I would have liked. I found myself rereading the descriptions about things like how to grip the disc for a certain type of throw over a few times and wishing there were a few pictures showing a real hand holding the disc from a few different angles.
This book also has a funny chapter on the Tao of disc golf which get funnier once you get more experience playing the sport.
To sum up I would recommend this book for anyone starting out in the sport or for anyone like me that has been playing for a year or so with little real guidance as to how to improve their play.
solid "in the bag" guide March 16, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
just picking up the sport? dont trust yer friend, no matter how long he's been playing. You need to learn a good grip, a good stance, and shot selection that is right for you. This book helped me get started after my good friend, who is a serious player (and money winner) tried to just show me. His discs and windup were killing me. after ONE read i tried out some standard practices and was throwing consistantly. This is a great book to have if you want to keep rules handy and see guides on foot placement and grip etc. there are some fluffy parts that you can ignore, but they are to flesh out what could be a solid 10 pages. its worth the money.
 AWESOME!!! February 21, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got this for my dad for Christmas. He said he has looked everywhere for a book on Disc Golf and was unable to find one. He LOVES this one. He said it is filled with quick, easy tips and info.
Thanks!!!
Handy pocket primer June 23, 2005
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
This is a compact little book that covers everything you need to know about disc golf, including disc selection, throwing tips and techniques, course etiquette, and more. Also it includes information about disc golf organizations, characteristics of individual disc brands, and even a chapter on the "zen of disc golf." It's a fast read but is full of information. It's worth buying just for the chapters on disc grips and throws for all types of situations. Carry it along with you and improve your game.
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