COURSE DESCRIPTION

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Avery Jenkins is introducing the contents of the course.

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We start to go through the steps backwards from the last step. This is a good way to connect the dots from the forehand standstill position since we are stepping into that position when we release the disc.

Now we exercise the last step throw. Keep it simple and concentrate on your footwork. Never mind of the shots are not going were you are aiming. This can happen if you are not extremely well versed in forehand shots. Get the last step drilled and you will start see some great results!

Let's study the middle part of our steps. The cross step is also sometimes called a crow hop, or pro hop. There are multiple variations but this is the most simple version of the cross step. We will find our own way of doing this eventually since everyone has different body mechanics and different-sized extremities. let's start from here and build the chain of motions first!

We talk a little about the variety of cross steps. There is no one right way to do it as we can see from professional players. Let's see what kind of variance we can find.

Exercising the cross step or the 2nd step. You can practice this without a disc first and then throw shots with a stable fairway or a driver. Again, we don't mind were the disc is landing. We are practicing footwork so once we get that working, the shots will land where we want.

We are starting to find the full set of steps here. The whole stepping motion starts with preliminary steps, but there are always these three steps to a full set of forehand steps.

Exercising the full three steps. Start with the lead step, then cross step and then final step and throw! Lead - Cross - Final - Step through. Rinse and repeat!

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In this lesson, we talk about the alignment of our body for a good aim and good power production.

Talking a bit more on the timing, pace and cadence of these steps. Generally the idea is to find a good pace and the relationship in between these steps. Start slow at first and gradually increase speed.

Talking a bit more on the rhythm of the steps. It is good to have a good understanding of your upper and lower body motions and the rhythm of these movements so you can replicate these motions every time.

Working on the details here. Small foot rotation is good. This is not as big as in backhand drive but it is again good to rotate that foot to release the torque and tension of your body in a controlled fashion.

Let's drill the plant foot rotation. Very important to get a good feel for the rotation to be able to execute a smooth and accurate forehand throw.

Talking about the importance of followthrough motion. Very important detail to get the disc where you want safely without the risk of an injury.

Practicing the motion of a follow through. Very important part especially when using steps to create more power to our throw.

Some details on the actions of the off-hand. You can use this movement to gain more power to your swing but they key is not to let your off-hand be in your way when practicing the basics.

The release point of a forehand shot is much lower than a backhand throw. This is why we must bend our knees and go lower to get that good power to our disc.

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Now we assemble the whole motion of forehand steps. Very simple and very deliberate and exaggerated at first. This is to get things going when practicing the full steps.

Building the sum of its parts. Keeping it simple and trying to remember all the small details. Take it slow, practice with a slow enough pace at first to get all the motions in place. Distance is not the thing we practice here, but the smooth and simple steps. Keep that in mind and you will learn this in a heartbeat!

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