DISC GOLF FINAL EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS
RHBH - Answers :right handed backhand throw
LHBH - Answers :left handed backhand throw
RHFH - Answers :right handed forehand throw
LHFH - Answers :left handed forehand throw
stable - Answers :the tendency of a disc to remain straight through most of the flight
understable/turnover - Answers :the tendency of a disc to turn to the right during the
high speed portion of the flight for a RHBH thrower
overstable - Answers :the tendency of a disc to turn left at high or low speeds for a
RHBH thrower. a flight characteristic of a disc that is an exaggeration of the discs
natural spin.
hyzer - Answers :an angle of release where the outside edge or left edge, or wing, of
the disc is tilted downward for a RHBH thrower
anhyzer - Answers :an angle of release where the outside edge or left edge (or wing) of
the disc is tilted upward for RHBH thrower
what are the four different grips? - Answers :1. backhand
2. two finger/sidearm/forehand
3. hook thumb grip
4. thumber grip
backhand grip - Answers :a grip with the thumb on the flight plate and the fingers curled
under the disc with one or more finger pads pressed against the rim. Palm is in the
handshaking position. There are many variations.
two finger/sidearm/forehand grip - Answers :A grip where the palm is up and the thumb
is on the flight plate while the index and middle fingers are underneath the disc with one
or both fingers pressed against the rim. There are many variations.
hook thumb grip - Answers :A grip in which the thumb pad is hooked on the inside of the
rim and the rim is squeezed between the thumb pad and the crook of the index finger.
The index knuckle is on the top of the outside rim. Hand position resembles using a
disposable lighter
thumber grip - Answers :A grip in which the entire thumb, from base to thumb pad, is on
the inside rim and all four fingers are on top of the disc. Used primarily for Thumber
Rollers.
, escape shot - Answers :A shot used to get out of a poor lie or tough situation. Usually
these shots are verticals or rollers because it is extremely difficult to throw a normal
backhand or sidearm shot.
touch/finesse shot - Answers :These are floating shots used for accuracy in tricky
situations.
power shots - Answers :These are shots where high speed is employed to go over,
around or through obstacles.
go for shot - Answers :A risky shot usually thrown from the fairway to land in the basket
rather than next to it
approach/lay up shot - Answers :A safe shot thrown to land next to the basket rather
than into it. usually the 2nd shot and sets up the putt or the next shot.
fairway shot - Answers :A drive or very long approach shot from the fairway designed to
advance closer to the target or land next to the target from a distance
roller - Answers :A throw where most of the distance comes from rolling the disc on the
ground rather than flying through the air
cut roller - Answers :A roller shot that never turns on its back as most rollers do
overhead shot - Answers :Any shot thrown vertically or with an overhead baseball
throwing motion
tomahawk shot - Answers :A vertical/overhead shot resembling the chop of a
tomahawk. Discs are usually held with a two finger grip or hook thumb grips
scooby shot - Answers :Using a backhand grip, hold the underside of the disc vertically
next to your right ear and throw for a RHBH thrower
spike hyzer - Answers :A shot thrown high with an extreme hyzer angle to land vertically
flex hyzer - Answers :The Flex Shot is preformed by throwing and overstable disc with
an anhyzer angle of release down the left side of the fairway (for RHBH thrower). The
disc travels from left to right then the natural overstability of the disc and gravity turn the
disc back to the left. It is a very reliable shot that pros use.
hyzer flip - Answers :The Hyzer Flip is very similar to an S-shot but follows a straighter
line. An understable disc is thrown very fast with a hyzer angle of release. The disc will
naturally turn or "flip" and bring its nose down in the process. This allows for a long
straight glide. useful for narrow fairways and tight shots
RHBH - Answers :right handed backhand throw
LHBH - Answers :left handed backhand throw
RHFH - Answers :right handed forehand throw
LHFH - Answers :left handed forehand throw
stable - Answers :the tendency of a disc to remain straight through most of the flight
understable/turnover - Answers :the tendency of a disc to turn to the right during the
high speed portion of the flight for a RHBH thrower
overstable - Answers :the tendency of a disc to turn left at high or low speeds for a
RHBH thrower. a flight characteristic of a disc that is an exaggeration of the discs
natural spin.
hyzer - Answers :an angle of release where the outside edge or left edge, or wing, of
the disc is tilted downward for a RHBH thrower
anhyzer - Answers :an angle of release where the outside edge or left edge (or wing) of
the disc is tilted upward for RHBH thrower
what are the four different grips? - Answers :1. backhand
2. two finger/sidearm/forehand
3. hook thumb grip
4. thumber grip
backhand grip - Answers :a grip with the thumb on the flight plate and the fingers curled
under the disc with one or more finger pads pressed against the rim. Palm is in the
handshaking position. There are many variations.
two finger/sidearm/forehand grip - Answers :A grip where the palm is up and the thumb
is on the flight plate while the index and middle fingers are underneath the disc with one
or both fingers pressed against the rim. There are many variations.
hook thumb grip - Answers :A grip in which the thumb pad is hooked on the inside of the
rim and the rim is squeezed between the thumb pad and the crook of the index finger.
The index knuckle is on the top of the outside rim. Hand position resembles using a
disposable lighter
thumber grip - Answers :A grip in which the entire thumb, from base to thumb pad, is on
the inside rim and all four fingers are on top of the disc. Used primarily for Thumber
Rollers.
, escape shot - Answers :A shot used to get out of a poor lie or tough situation. Usually
these shots are verticals or rollers because it is extremely difficult to throw a normal
backhand or sidearm shot.
touch/finesse shot - Answers :These are floating shots used for accuracy in tricky
situations.
power shots - Answers :These are shots where high speed is employed to go over,
around or through obstacles.
go for shot - Answers :A risky shot usually thrown from the fairway to land in the basket
rather than next to it
approach/lay up shot - Answers :A safe shot thrown to land next to the basket rather
than into it. usually the 2nd shot and sets up the putt or the next shot.
fairway shot - Answers :A drive or very long approach shot from the fairway designed to
advance closer to the target or land next to the target from a distance
roller - Answers :A throw where most of the distance comes from rolling the disc on the
ground rather than flying through the air
cut roller - Answers :A roller shot that never turns on its back as most rollers do
overhead shot - Answers :Any shot thrown vertically or with an overhead baseball
throwing motion
tomahawk shot - Answers :A vertical/overhead shot resembling the chop of a
tomahawk. Discs are usually held with a two finger grip or hook thumb grips
scooby shot - Answers :Using a backhand grip, hold the underside of the disc vertically
next to your right ear and throw for a RHBH thrower
spike hyzer - Answers :A shot thrown high with an extreme hyzer angle to land vertically
flex hyzer - Answers :The Flex Shot is preformed by throwing and overstable disc with
an anhyzer angle of release down the left side of the fairway (for RHBH thrower). The
disc travels from left to right then the natural overstability of the disc and gravity turn the
disc back to the left. It is a very reliable shot that pros use.
hyzer flip - Answers :The Hyzer Flip is very similar to an S-shot but follows a straighter
line. An understable disc is thrown very fast with a hyzer angle of release. The disc will
naturally turn or "flip" and bring its nose down in the process. This allows for a long
straight glide. useful for narrow fairways and tight shots
