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Location: Lebanon, OH
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I happened across this site last night: http://www.paulmcbeth.com/. Go to the videos link to see his drives and putts.
It is the only example I've ever found of disc golf footage taken with a high speed camera for true slow motion. McBeth apparently has a cannon, although these videos don't show how far he is throwing.
It's a great way to see how your timing is supposed to work. Also, observe that he keeps his eyes forward until just before the final reach back point and foot plant. Most new players do this wrong, and their accuracy suffers.
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Joined: 5/22/2005
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Location: Nati
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is there anyone around here that has access to that type of equipment?
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Location: Lebanon, OH
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I sent Paul an email asking him if he knew what kind of camera was used. I'm guessing it was a Casio EX-F1 or EX-FH20. They are capable of shooting that resolution at 300 fps, which is about the speed it looks (10x slower than normal). http://exilim.casio.com/browse_cameras/high_speed_exilim
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Location: Mt lookout
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Truly Awesome great post
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Joined: 12/11/2008
Posts: 144
Location: Hueston Woods, baby!
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The way Paul lets his back foot roll under and drag looks like a good awy to mess up a shoe and a knee.
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Rank: Extreme Veteran
Joined: 4/4/2006
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Location: Lebanon, OH
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So I bought a digital camera capable of taking slow motion video. I won't show you videos of myself because I don't think anyone wants to learn to throw only 300 ft. But if anyone is interested in seeing Blakely driving some holes at Turtlecreek, you can check the videos out at www.discgolftour.com/videos/blakely
A couple of them are dark, and none of them have great resolution, but that's the trade off for 220 fps slow motion.
Maybe next time I'll capture his magic putting ability or amazing tree kicks.
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Rank: Regular
Joined: 4/27/2009
Posts: 81
Location: Cincinnati
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Thanks for the videos Dan and Matt.
After watching the videos, I noticed my thumb placement is more towards the outside than Matt's. I put my thumb more towards the center of the disc and had more consistent, straight results...but no more distance. I can drive about 275-325 ft. (straight).
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Location: Lebanon
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I think matt's grip is pretty unusual. Most people have their thumb closer to the edge. I would say use what ever feels most comfortable to you.
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Joined: 4/27/2009
Posts: 81
Location: Cincinnati
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I'll keep that in mind. But alot of the things I do while playing are off the beaten path of normality. I'll try the inside thumb for a while and see how it goes, then go back to my usual...time will tell.
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