Disc Golf: All You Need to Know About the Game You Want to Play [Paperback]

Michael Steven Gregory (Author), Leticia Plate (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2003

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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About the Author

Award-winning screenwriter and director turns his love of writing to the sport he loves - Disc Golf. His is Filmmaker in Residence at Alliant University, and he has been an avid disc golfer for the past several years. Leticia Plate has drawn many illustrations for books, pamphlets, and for industry. Her expertise extents to products and greeting cards, and her work can be seen on iportfolio.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Trellis Publishing (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930650183
• ISBN-13: 978-1930650183
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Sports > General

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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Read me, please., October 27, 2009

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Oliphaunt "Koko" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

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O.K. I've written three reviews of this book but withdrawn every one because my reviews are longer than the book (and I'm conscientious, too). In essence, as a dedicated amateur and student of the game, I must advise beginners against this book, if only for one reason:
The driving methods advocated by the author (namely the 180 degree and 360 degree turns) are antiquated and even counter-productive, rather than merely innocuous. The "X-step" or "scissors step" run-ups that are now used by the vast majority of good players are never even mentioned once in this book. To make matters even worse, the author illustates his run-ups by using footprints much as one might see in a dancing class. This important section is just plainly insufficient and out-of-date from start to finish.
For anyone still with me, this book is written by a playwright, director, screenwriter and someone who is an "avid disc golfer". Is that it? Does merely loving a sport entitle you to give instructions to others? I think not. If he had other credentials, I'm sure he would have listed them but he doesn't. (I guess birds gotta' fly and writers gotta' write.) In fairness, some parts of the book aren't bad and even entertaining. However, the out-dated practical information, omissions and inaccuracies are too much to ignore. Folks, I must tell you that good disc golf just ain't easy. A good throw is as tricky to attain as a good tradional golf swing. It will take a lot of practice to get to the proficiency level many of you will want. Therefore, starting with ineffective or incorrect techniques will only force you to unlearn things later on. (The 180 degree turn driving technique is an excellent example.) This is, in essence, a cutesy and folksy little book that won't be of much practical help to a beginner (except in advising you to be polite, take along plenty of water and not be a "Chatty Cathy". Wow! A Chatty Cathy? How about that one.) Finally, and importantly, the drawings are often vague, give no sense of the dynamics involved and sometimes illustrate anatomical impossibilies.
Try the internet (some good video stuff there), go to your local course and join a local club. See, in person, what works and what doesn't. I've found that people are usually very willing to help a beginner get started. (Especially with a little flattery.) Learning disc golf is true hands-on stuff! You have to see it and you have to do it. Reading about it and looking at static drawings just won't make you happy for very long. I promise.
Well ... still a pretty long review but I guess I'll go with it. By all means give this game a try, though. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities and can be downright addictive. I promise you that, too.

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy pocket primer, June 23, 2005

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D. S. Bornus (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews
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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.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars solid "in the bag" guide, March 15, 2007

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David J. Mcdowell (Spartanburg, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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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.