Throw bag-line accuracy issues

[data farm 26]

osha standard issue

 

[flushcut]

Ah yes, indeed.

 

[Bendroctanus]

Every inspector wears them to every jobsite

 

[ClimbingTN]

I thought I would update. I’ve been doing a lot of practice. I’ve found my issue was my pendulum swing. Since I’m getting ready for comp and higher throws I wasn’t getting my impinged shoulder moving. Usually on short <50 ft throws I can get it with just a wrist or elbow movement. Now I’m using my shoulder and pendulum swing. I’m getting a lot more consistent. I saw the comments about higher throws using the granny but, it’s not for me. I use the double, rocket or granny one handed, which ever you want to call it. I find it gets the ball to the higher targets. I’m also, practicing jumping for the super high throws.

 

[ClimbingTN]

When I'm stuck and frustrated during throwball practice, I'll find something very specific to focus on--the timing of I wind up for the release; how laser-accurate I can make my aim on repeat; can I shoot from farther away or closer in for the same union and how does that affect my pendulum; etc. Sometimes if I break the practice down to one aspect of the technique I find my flow again and the shots start working better.

That being said, anyone have tips or thoughts on shooting higher? I seem to be stuck in the 50-60 foot range; the times I've gotten higher than that felt like magic and I'm still figuring out how to consistently recreate them.

I am 5'0" tall, so I'm wondering if its a pendulum-length issue? I also shoot right handed single strand, not granny shot or doubled back on itself.

I think you can use a long swing and double the line through the ring. When it’s released it gives it that extra push. If you get the pendulum swing correct, you can adjust the hanging length to the ball. I tend to hold my elbow at a 90 and drop the ball to the ground. I think consistency as mentioned by others, is the key. Styles and mechanics will differ but, right or wrong… do what works for you! I grip the line between thumb and index finger but I lay my middle finger over the line and use it as a trigger. Wrong maybe, but it works for me. Craig

 

[Keeth]

Wrong maybe, but it works for me. Craig

This statement is key! What works for you is what works! I appreciate many of the suggestions folks have made, but at the end of the day, practice and consistency will be what serves you best. Thanks for this thread!