Just Throw - Episode 2 - Lines - Disc Golf Puttheads

Here we go with episode 2! Let’s talk about lines, it’ll be tons of pun.

Episode Theme: Lines
Episode Length: 52:30
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Introduction
- Ever introduce a friend to disc golf? How do you tell them all of the shots that you can throw with a disc?
- The word line is very ambiguous and has a lot of idioms
Lines in life
- The paths we take in life can be similar to the lines we take in disc golf
  - The safe path is similar to working hard over a long period of time
  - High risk/High reward lines are similar to shortcutting the hard work
  - Flashy hyzer bomb lines to show off are like driving expensive cars or wearing designer clothes
  - We all likely bounce between these different extremes
- How do you choose your lines?
  - Just wing it? Is your disc golf game inconsistent? Do you treat every situation in life as an isolated event?
  - Choose a strategy and hold to that your entire round and most of your life?
  - Do you evaluate at each step along the way?
  - Go with what’s been working that round?
  - Do you care what other people think of the lines you choose? Are you ok with other people watching you lay up, or do you want to impress people?
- Chris and Rodney share some personal stories
Disc flight lines
- How do you strategize for a round?
- Do you choose lines on the fly or plan ahead of time?
- Does the weather or your mood change your strategy?
- Do you play the hole backwards?
- Do you get stuck playing the same lines at your home course?
  - Sometimes a local can show you new routes
  - Sometimes a visitor provides a fresh perspective
- Do the lines change as the seasons change?
Manufacturer lines
- Are there advantages to throwing just one brand?
  - Familiarity with plastic
  - Consistent feel
  - Less overlap
  - Flight ratings
Product Reviews
- Discraft Thrasher
- Sportsack
  - Country Disc Golf’s Review of the Sportsack
- Be sure to check out Zen and the Art of Disc Golf by Patrick McCormick