COURSE DESCRIPTION
Welcome to one of the most important aspect of disc golf, putting!
In this Putting Basics course Avery Jenkins will teach you all the fundamentals for putting from disc selection to basics grips and the two most commonly used putting styles, stances and techniques.
You'll learn the basic motions of putting quickly and get the tools and practices to polish your putting game. We also indicate the most common rookie mistakes in the putting motion and eliminate them from the start. We will also walk you through the important circle 1 and c1 range of putting.
It's good to remember that repetition is the key in putting and it's important to start the right way. Let's start putting!
In the course you learn:
Know the basics of putting
Learn the two most common putting techniques
Basic stances of putting
Best practices for putting
Selecting a perfect putter for you
Know the basic gripping techniques for putting
Learn the basic drills for putting
Eliminate most common mistakes
Avery Jenkins
Avery Jenkins (#7495) is the 2009 World Champion. Avery has taught thousands of people all over the world and is arguably one of the most influential professionals in disc golf.

Coach
Lesson - What is putting
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Lesson - What is putting
First, we talk about putting and what it actually is. We learn what the rulebook says about putting inside 10m or 33ft circle around the basket. In this course we will concentrate on the distance inside Circle 1 or C1.
00:41
Lesson - What is putting
First, we talk about putting and what it actually is. We learn what the rulebook says about putting inside 10m or 33ft circle around the basket. In this course we will concentrate on the distance inside Circle 1 or C1.
00:41
Lesson - What is putting
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Lesson - Choosing a putter
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Lesson - Choosing a putter
Here we discuss the tool selection when putting. We look at different kind of putters and talk a bit on stable putters.
00:53
Lesson - Choosing a putter
Here we discuss the tool selection when putting. We look at different kind of putters and talk a bit on stable putters.
00:53
Lesson - Choosing a putter
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Lesson - Basic putting grip
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Lesson - Basic putting grip
Here we talk about the basic grip of putting. You might have different hand size, or different putter so you need to accomodate your technique accordingly. Some putters fit better in your hand and the right feel is the most important thing.
01:31
Lesson - Basic putting grip
Here we talk about the basic grip of putting. You might have different hand size, or different putter so you need to accomodate your technique accordingly. Some putters fit better in your hand and the right feel is the most important thing.
01:31
Lesson - Basic putting grip
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Lesson - Stagger stance
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Lesson - Stagger stance
Let's go through the basics stances of putting. Forst we talk about the stagger stance. Here we learn on how to take the stance and start utilizing it to our game.
00:48
Lesson - Stagger stance
Let's go through the basics stances of putting. Forst we talk about the stagger stance. Here we learn on how to take the stance and start utilizing it to our game.
00:48
Lesson - Stagger stance
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Exercise - Stagger stance
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Exercise - Stagger stance
Now we drill the stance and make it a habit. The aim is to make it as easy as walking so you can focus on the putting action itself and rely upon your stand being always solid and repeatable.
00:29
Exercise - Stagger stance
Now we drill the stance and make it a habit. The aim is to make it as easy as walking so you can focus on the putting action itself and rely upon your stand being always solid and repeatable.
00:29
Exercise - Stagger stance
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Lesson - Straddle stance
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Lesson - Straddle stance
The other mostly used stance is the straddle stance. Here we learn what are the key points in finding the right way to stand in straddle stance and how to produce power.
01:16
Lesson - Straddle stance
The other mostly used stance is the straddle stance. Here we learn what are the key points in finding the right way to stand in straddle stance and how to produce power.
01:16
Lesson - Straddle stance
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Exercise - Straddle stance
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Exercise - Straddle stance
Again we drill the action and find the way to make it a habit. It is very useful to master both stances.
01:19
Exercise - Straddle stance
Again we drill the action and find the way to make it a habit. It is very useful to master both stances.
01:19
Exercise - Straddle stance
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Lesson - Avery Jenkins' stance
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Lesson - Avery Jenkins' stance
Here Avery Jenkins talks about his way of incorporating the best of both worlds. He also shows you how to use the stance if you want to putt like the world champion.
01:09
Lesson - Avery Jenkins' stance
Here Avery Jenkins talks about his way of incorporating the best of both worlds. He also shows you how to use the stance if you want to putt like the world champion.
01:09
Lesson - Avery Jenkins' stance
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Lesson - Power production from the ground up
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Lesson - Power production from the ground up
The power production for the putt starts from the ground up. It doesn't matter if you are in a staggered or straddle stance, push putting or spin putting. The power for everything stars from the legs.
00:53
Lesson - Power production from the ground up
The power production for the putt starts from the ground up. It doesn't matter if you are in a staggered or straddle stance, push putting or spin putting. The power for everything stars from the legs.
00:53
Lesson - Power production from the ground up
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Exercise - Power production from the ground up
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Exercise - Power production from the ground up
The basic exercise is to get you to feel the motion of pushing with the legs. Make it smooth and simple. No jerking motions here.
01:05
Exercise - Power production from the ground up
The basic exercise is to get you to feel the motion of pushing with the legs. Make it smooth and simple. No jerking motions here.
01:05
Exercise - Power production from the ground up
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Lesson - Power production from the hips
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Lesson - Power production from the hips
Here we talk about the power production for the straddle stance putting. The main source for the power comes from pushing with the legs but also using your hips.
00:59
Lesson - Power production from the hips
Here we talk about the power production for the straddle stance putting. The main source for the power comes from pushing with the legs but also using your hips.
00:59
Lesson - Power production from the hips
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Exercise - Using hips to produce power
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Exercise - Using hips to produce power
Here we have a basic exercise to engage your hips when putting straddle stance.
00:57
Exercise - Using hips to produce power
Here we have a basic exercise to engage your hips when putting straddle stance.
00:57
Exercise - Using hips to produce power
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Lesson - Arm extension
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Lesson - Arm extension
Now we talk about the arm extension and how to get the disc on a straight line towards the basket.
01:09
Lesson - Arm extension
Now we talk about the arm extension and how to get the disc on a straight line towards the basket.
01:09
Lesson - Arm extension
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Lesson - Position of the hand
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Lesson - Position of the hand
Let's talk about the position of the hand and the wrist when putting. Couple of key points to keep in mind when practicing push putting.
00:42
Lesson - Position of the hand
Let's talk about the position of the hand and the wrist when putting. Couple of key points to keep in mind when practicing push putting.
00:42
Lesson - Position of the hand
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Lesson - Hand motions of spin putt
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Lesson - Hand motions of spin putt
Here we go through the basic motions of the spin putt. The motion of the lower body stays the same but the hand opens a bit more. The timing is more difficult, but it is good to know both spin and push putt styles to have more options in different situations.
00:55
Lesson - Hand motions of spin putt
Here we go through the basic motions of the spin putt. The motion of the lower body stays the same but the hand opens a bit more. The timing is more difficult, but it is good to know both spin and push putt styles to have more options in different situations.
00:55
Lesson - Hand motions of spin putt
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Lesson - Visualization of the line
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Lesson - Visualization of the line
Now we talk about hoe you need to see the line where the putt is going before you putt. This is a great tool to connect your expectations with the reality, and there is no easy way to do it. Visualize and execute, then see if the two are the same. If not, then correct your expectations to match the reality and then rinse and repeat.
01:33
Lesson - Visualization of the line
Now we talk about hoe you need to see the line where the putt is going before you putt. This is a great tool to connect your expectations with the reality, and there is no easy way to do it. Visualize and execute, then see if the two are the same. If not, then correct your expectations to match the reality and then rinse and repeat.
01:33
Lesson - Visualization of the line
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Exercise - Visualization of the line
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Exercise - Visualization of the line
Exercise for perfection and repeat for success. No easy way around it. It takes a lot of successful repetitions to become good at putting.
01:09
Exercise - Visualization of the line
Exercise for perfection and repeat for success. No easy way around it. It takes a lot of successful repetitions to become good at putting.
01:09
Exercise - Visualization of the line
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