Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Acceleration Starts Way Earlier Than You Think | Disc Golf Backhand Speed
If you’re struggling to throw farther, the problem usually isn’t strength—it’s when you accelerate.
In this video, I explain how acceleration actually works in the disc golf backhand and why waiting until the pocket to “throw hard” limits your speed. Real distance comes from starting acceleration earlier and continuing it smoothly until the disc is released.
Using a simple acceleration-lane analogy, I show why early, continuous acceleration creates more speed with less effort—even if you’re not an explosive or highly athletic player. Then we move into practical drills that help you feel and train this timing instead of relying on late power.
What you’ll learn:
• Why most players accelerate too late in the backhand
• How early acceleration builds more disc speed
• Why saving speed for the pocket slows you down
• Disc golf drills to improve acceleration and distance
If you want more distance without muscling the throw, this video will change how you think about speed and backhand timing.
_____________________________________________________________
INTERESTED IN LESSONS?:
Website: overthrowdiscgolf.com
_____________________________________________________________
OUR SHOP
Website: https://www.overthrowdiscgolf.store
_____________________________________________________________
TECH DISC:
Tech Disc (Smart Disc) | bit.ly/4adaNy7
_____________________________________________________________
Squatch Bags | bit.ly/3QB5nWp
(Use code OVERTHROW for free shipping!)
Check out D'Clip!: d-clips.com/OVERTHROW
_____________________________________________________________
POCKET RADAR: bit.ly/3UO6SmP
DM us on instagram for the 10% off code :) instagram.com/overthrowdiscgolf?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
_____________________________________________________________
AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS:
Phone Tripod | amzn.to/3Qj8b9C
Practice Net | amzn.to/3iaY7mq
Acceleration Starts Way Earlier Than You Think | Disc Golf Backhand Speed
If you’re struggling to throw farther, the problem usually isn’t strength—it’s when you accelerate.
In this video, I explain how acceleration actually works in the disc golf backhand and why waiting until the pocket to “throw hard” limits your speed. Real distance comes from starting acceleration earlier and continuing it smoothly until the disc is released.
Using a simple acceleration-lane analogy, I show why early, continuous acceleration creates more speed with less effort—even if you’re not an explosive or highly athletic player. Then we move into practical drills that help you feel and train this timing instead of relying on late power.
What you’ll learn:
• Why most players accelerate too late in the backhand
• How early acceleration builds more disc speed
• Why saving speed for the pocket slows you down
• Disc golf drills to improve acceleration and distance
If you want more distance without muscling the throw, this video will change how you think about speed and backhand timing.
_____________________________________________________________
INTERESTED IN LESSONS?:
Website: overthrowdiscgolf.com
_____________________________________________________________
OUR SHOP
Website: https://www.overthrowdiscgolf.store
_____________________________________________________________
TECH DISC:
Tech Disc (Smart Disc) | bit.ly/4adaNy7
_____________________________________________________________
Squatch Bags | bit.ly/3QB5nWp
(Use code OVERTHROW for free shipping!)
Check out D'Clip!: d-clips.com/OVERTHROW
_____________________________________________________________
POCKET RADAR: bit.ly/3UO6SmP
DM us on instagram for the 10% off code :) instagram.com/overthrowdiscgolf?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
_____________________________________________________________
AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS:
Phone Tripod | amzn.to/3Qj8b9C
Practice Net | amzn.to/3iaY7mq
