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The forehand (flick, sidearm) is one of the most common throws found in the flying disc sport ultimate. Although its definitive origins are unknown, and are likely to remain unknown, several early players can lay claim to having popularized the technique by spreading the throw amidst their peers. [1] In order to throw a conventional forehand you first must grip the underside of the disc with your index and middle fingers, and the top of the disc with your thumb. The disc is then drawn backwards and whipped forwards, the flat face of the disc parallel to the ground, finishing with a flick of the wrist to propel the disc forwards (hence the common use of the term 'flick'). [2] Victor Malafronte is one of the aforementioned players that went about teaching this new technique to others, he termed it the 'two-finger macho sidewinder' and was said to be able to throw it 100 yards. [1] Since then it has developed into a crucial asset in every thrower's arsenal and the best throwers in the game can reliably toss it over 60 yards, even in strong winds.
Technique
These steps form the basis of how a traditional forehand is thrown and taught. Every player develops their own preferred technique, usually by making minor adjustments to the mechanics outlined above. Over time- as greater control over the flight path of the disc, angle of the disc, the ability to throw with more velocity and varied points of release develops- it is only natural that each player will have formed their own 'style' of throwing a forehand.
History