Types of Frisbee Throws

Demonstrated by Miles Wilson/Photos by Lucas Postolos/ Description by Walker Bauer
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The back hand is used to throw the Frisbee to throw the Frisbee fast and with accuracy. This is the most common throw used.

The forearm throw is used to evade a defender nearby or to make it curve.

The hammer is used to throw the Frisbee far down the field quickly. This throw is usually not very accurate.

The helicopter throw seen in this image is used to make the Frisbee hover over the player or make it gently glide to a player close by.

The side throw is used to again, avoid defenders and to provide a slow moving target which is high and easy to catch.