There are several different types of throws in disc golf, including:
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Forehand throw: This is a throw made with the front of the body facing the target. The disc is held in the hand and released with a flick of the wrist.
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Backhand throw: This is a throw made with the back of the body facing the target. The disc is held in the hand and released with a flick of the wrist.
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Overhand throw: This is a throw made with the arm extended above the head. The disc is held in the hand and released with a flip of the wrist.
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Sidearm throw: This is a throw made with the arm extended to the side of the body. The disc is held in the hand and released with a flick of the wrist.
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Roller throw: This is a throw made with the disc released low to the ground, causing it to roll along the ground
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Thumber throw: This is a throw made with the thumb on the top of the disc and the other fingers on the bottom. The disc is released with a flick of the wrist.
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Tomahawk throw: This is a throw made with the disc held vertically and the arm extended above the head. The disc is released with a flip of the wrist.
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Hammer throw: This is a throw made with the disc held vertically and the arm extended to the side of the body. The disc is released with a flip of the wrist.
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Forehand flip: This is a throw made with the front of the body facing the target. The disc is held in the hand and released with a flip of the wrist.
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Backhand flip: This is a throw made with the back of the body facing the target. The disc is held in the hand and released with a flip of the wrist
