Forehand Progression: From Grip to a 15 m Pass

Guided progression of the forehand (flick), the pass that is hardest at first: two-finger grip, wrist snap, flat release and side step. Partners coach each other with a checklist.

How to play

1. Demonstrate the two-finger grip and the wrist snap without releasing, like flicking water off the hand (3 min).
2. In pairs 4 m apart, one knee down, wrist-only forehand aiming for spin without wobble (5 min).
3. Standing at 8 m, add the side step toward the throwing-arm side and release at hip height (6 min).
4. Accuracy challenge: at 12-15 m, the partner holds a hoop at chest height; count how many out of 10 go close to or through it (7 min).
5. Each pair writes the most frequent mistake and its fix on the checklist (4 min).

Rules

• The hoop holder keeps it off to the side of the body, never in front of the face.
• Pairs throw side by side in the same direction, at least 13 feet between pairs.
• Walk to collect the disc, and only when the next pair is not throwing.
• Alternate sets of 10 throws with breaks to protect elbow and wrist.

Variations

Adaptations

• Hearing impairment: the partner coach uses agreed gestures for "more wrist", "flatter" and "good".
• Limited mobility: practices from the wheelchair, where the wrist snap works just as well.
• Low frustration tolerance: starts with a soft disc and celebrates every pass that spins, even if it falls short.

Learning goals

• Master the basic forehand grip and release.
• Increase distance without losing disc stability.
• Help a partner with clear, respectful feedback.

Equipment for a class of 25

• flying discs: 15
• cones: 12
• hoops: 6

Teacher tip

The most common mistake is throwing with the whole arm; ask students to keep the elbow close to the body. For left-handers, remember the side step goes to their left.

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