DISC GOLF STUDY GUIDE
driver - Answers :a disc designed for fast, long-distance flight. The most difficult to
control
approach disc - Answers :a disc designed or slower, more stable flight
putter - Answers :a disc designed for close range, stable flight
mini - Answers :a small disc which is used to mark a players lie
stable - Answers :refers to a disc which when released flat has a tendency to fly straight
overstable - Answers :a disc which when released flat has a tendency to hyzer
understable - Answers :a disc which when released flat has a tendency to anhyzer
backhand throw - Answers :results in the players throwing arm moving across the
opposite side of the body before release. the most common type of throw
forehand throw - Answers :results in the players throwing arm moving across the same
side of the body before release (sidearm throw)
hyzer - Answers :when using a backhand throw,a discs flight arc which causes it to fall
in the direction opposite of the throwing arm.
anhyzer - Answers :a discs flight arc (backhand) which falls in the same direction as the
throwing arm
roller - Answers :advancing the disc by causing it to roll on the ground
overhand - Answers :a throwing technique similar to a baseball pitch. The disc is
released at a vertical angle. Also known as a tomahawk throw
pancake - Answers :an overhand shot thrown with considerately less power, resulting in
a 90 degree angle rotation form vertical. the disc generally lands face down
falling put - Answers :failure to demonstrate full balance behind the mini marker while
putting. players cannot step on or in front of the mini marker when putting within 10
meters until demonstrating full balance
worm burner - Answers :a shot which is released lower than intended and or at a
downward angle, resulting in a premature landing
ace - Answers :a hole-in-one
, par - Answers :the average number of throws for an experienced player to complete a
hole.
birdie - Answers :completing a hole at one under par
tee pad - Answers :a designated area where players begin each hole. (tee box)
lie - Answers :the spot where a disc lands and where the next shot is taken from
casual - Answers :an unintended non-permanent hazard on the course, such as
collected water form a rainstorm or pile cleared bush. also a reference to non
tournament player
mandatory or mando - Answers :a flight path that must be followed in order to complete
a hole
pole hole - Answers :a brand name disc golfing target or basket
safari golf - Answers :when players make up different holes on an existing course
TD - Answers :a tournament director
taco - Answers :term used for a warped disc which has hit a tree or a other solid object
at high velocity
sandbagger - Answers :a tournament player who completes in a division below their skill
level
Tee Throws - Answers :Each hole begins with a tee throw. Tee throws must be
completed within or behind the designated tee area.
Lie - Answers :The lie is the spot where the player's previous throw has landed. Mark
each lie with a mini marker disc or leave the thrown disc on the ground where it landed.
The player's subsequent throw is made from directly behind the marked lie.
Throwing Order - Answers :The player with the least amount of strokes on the previous
hole is the first to tee off on the next hole. After all players have teed off, the player
whose disc is farthest from the hole always throws first.
Fairway Throws - Answers :Fairway throws must be made from directly behind the lie. A
run-up and normal follow-through, after release, is allowed, unless the lie is within 10
meters of the target. Any shot within 10 meters of the target requires that the player
maintain balance and not move past the lie until the disc comes to rest.
Mandatory - Answers :A mandatory, or mando, is one or more designated trees or poles
in the fairway that must be passed to the correct side as indicated by an arrow. If the
driver - Answers :a disc designed for fast, long-distance flight. The most difficult to
control
approach disc - Answers :a disc designed or slower, more stable flight
putter - Answers :a disc designed for close range, stable flight
mini - Answers :a small disc which is used to mark a players lie
stable - Answers :refers to a disc which when released flat has a tendency to fly straight
overstable - Answers :a disc which when released flat has a tendency to hyzer
understable - Answers :a disc which when released flat has a tendency to anhyzer
backhand throw - Answers :results in the players throwing arm moving across the
opposite side of the body before release. the most common type of throw
forehand throw - Answers :results in the players throwing arm moving across the same
side of the body before release (sidearm throw)
hyzer - Answers :when using a backhand throw,a discs flight arc which causes it to fall
in the direction opposite of the throwing arm.
anhyzer - Answers :a discs flight arc (backhand) which falls in the same direction as the
throwing arm
roller - Answers :advancing the disc by causing it to roll on the ground
overhand - Answers :a throwing technique similar to a baseball pitch. The disc is
released at a vertical angle. Also known as a tomahawk throw
pancake - Answers :an overhand shot thrown with considerately less power, resulting in
a 90 degree angle rotation form vertical. the disc generally lands face down
falling put - Answers :failure to demonstrate full balance behind the mini marker while
putting. players cannot step on or in front of the mini marker when putting within 10
meters until demonstrating full balance
worm burner - Answers :a shot which is released lower than intended and or at a
downward angle, resulting in a premature landing
ace - Answers :a hole-in-one
, par - Answers :the average number of throws for an experienced player to complete a
hole.
birdie - Answers :completing a hole at one under par
tee pad - Answers :a designated area where players begin each hole. (tee box)
lie - Answers :the spot where a disc lands and where the next shot is taken from
casual - Answers :an unintended non-permanent hazard on the course, such as
collected water form a rainstorm or pile cleared bush. also a reference to non
tournament player
mandatory or mando - Answers :a flight path that must be followed in order to complete
a hole
pole hole - Answers :a brand name disc golfing target or basket
safari golf - Answers :when players make up different holes on an existing course
TD - Answers :a tournament director
taco - Answers :term used for a warped disc which has hit a tree or a other solid object
at high velocity
sandbagger - Answers :a tournament player who completes in a division below their skill
level
Tee Throws - Answers :Each hole begins with a tee throw. Tee throws must be
completed within or behind the designated tee area.
Lie - Answers :The lie is the spot where the player's previous throw has landed. Mark
each lie with a mini marker disc or leave the thrown disc on the ground where it landed.
The player's subsequent throw is made from directly behind the marked lie.
Throwing Order - Answers :The player with the least amount of strokes on the previous
hole is the first to tee off on the next hole. After all players have teed off, the player
whose disc is farthest from the hole always throws first.
Fairway Throws - Answers :Fairway throws must be made from directly behind the lie. A
run-up and normal follow-through, after release, is allowed, unless the lie is within 10
meters of the target. Any shot within 10 meters of the target requires that the player
maintain balance and not move past the lie until the disc comes to rest.
Mandatory - Answers :A mandatory, or mando, is one or more designated trees or poles
in the fairway that must be passed to the correct side as indicated by an arrow. If the
