disc golf hole in one; lowest score possible to get on a
Ace
single hole in disc golf
release angle with the wing of the disc up; The disc will
follow this initial angle and depending on the disc and its
Anhyzer
stability will either continue to follow, or will hyzer out and
finish straight or to the right.
typically refers to the 2nd shot on a hole that is setting up
Approach
the putt or perhaps the next shot.
Common throwing style where the throwing side of the
Backhand body is pointed towards the target. Player reaches across
chest then throws the disc across the body.
The disc golf basket, target, or disc entrapment device is
Basket
the end goal for every "hole".
Term for holing out (finishing the line) 1 stroke under the
Birdie
par.
Therm for holing out (finishing the holw) 1 stroke above
Bogey
the par.
What hangs in the basket to stop the disc from flying
Chains
through it.
a circular object made of plastic used in flying disc sports.
Discs come in different shapes and sizes and are made for
Disc
a variety of purposes and flight paths. Discs are used for
games such as disc golf, ultimate, and freestyle.
the first shot from the tee area. Sometimes on longer
Drive holes, players consider their second shot to be another
"drive"
Driver
, disc golf disc designed to obtain maximum distance
off the tee. The rim wider and sharper than that of a
mid-range or putter and will fly faster and furthter.
Term for holing out (finishing the hole) 2 stroke under the
Eagle
par.
The playing surface of a hole between the tee area and the
Fairway green. In general a throw that results in a lie on the fairway
is good because it will yield a good path for the next shot.
Throwing style that leads with the non-throwing arm. Ex:
For Right Hand forehand players-the left shoulder will
Forehand be pointed towards the target and the right arm extends
behind player and then across chest. Also known as a
sidearm shot or flick.
flying disc made by wham-O toy company. although the
Frisbee frisbee is a specific product, the term is commonly used
to refers to many different flying discs.
The target in disc golf, usually object or baskets. The term
Hole "hole" refers to the entire play area: tee, fairway, green,
and target.
Release angle with the wing of the disc down. The disc will
follow this initial angle and depending on the disc and its
stability will either continue to follow or will flip up and turn
right, finish straight, or if in the air long enough will finish
Hyzer
left. For right hand backhand throwers, the hyzer angle
will yield hyzer flips for under stable and stable discs that
typically go straight and will yield left turns for over stable
discs.
the mark of where your previous shot landed that desig-
Lie
nates the area you must shoot from next to make a legal
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