BOWLING
DISC GOLF
Essential QuestionsWhat are the similarities and differences
between the game of disc golf and regular game of golf?
How can you improve your accuracy when throwing a disc?
HISTORYDisc golf started in the late 60's. The early Frisbee
golf courses were "object courses", using anything as targets.
Steady Ed Headrick made the modern day Frisbee.The game was
formalized when Headrick invented the first Disc Pole Hole catching
device.Headrick said the disc pole hole minimized arguing during
play.
DISC GOLF EQUIPMENTDrivers-A disc designed for fast, long
distance flightPutters- A disc designed for short-distance and
stable flightApproach DiscFun Gripper DiscMini-A small disc used to
mark where a players disc lands
DISC GOLF EQUIPMENT
TARGETSDisc Golf CatcherCollapsible BasketTrash CanHula Hoop
HOW TO PLAYDisc Golf is an individual sportPlayer starts by
teeing off, if there is more than on player, the player whose disc
lands furthest from the basket plays first A regulation golf game
is 18 holesPoints are the number of throws it takes a to put the
disc in the basketWinner the player with the fewest throws at the
end of the course.To finish a hole the disc must come to rest in
the chains or in the basket
DISC GOLF SAFETYWear athletic shoes, and loose fit clothing,
something comfortable to move in.Be aware of your surroundings when
one is throwing Play area is debris freePractice proper
communication, for example, speaking loud enough for teammates to
know where you are on the field. Only throw the disc if others are
a safe distance away.Pick up discs only when instructed.
THREE FINGER GRIPFOUR FINGER GRIPHold three fingers under the
rim of the disc, the thumb on top, and the index finger along side
of the discGrip the disc with four fingers curled under the rim and
thumb on top
BACKHAND THROWUse the three or four finger grip, swing the disc
backward, crossing the chest, and cock the wrist on the backswing ,
unwind the arm and snap the wrist on release
BACKHAND THROW CUESCoil StepUncoil Point
Coil Step Uncoil and PointTEE OFFThe designed tee-off areaThe
first throw of a hole made from the tee pad area. TEE PAD
BASKETA hole-in-one. When you throw your disc into the catcher
with one throw.
BIRDIECompleting a hole in one stroke under par.
The target or hole located on the disc golf course.
ACEPARThe average number of throws for an experienced player to
complete a hole.
Cognition InformationWHY SHOULD I PLAY DISC GOLF?
Playing Disc Golf is good for my cardiovascular healthPlaying
Disc Golf stimulates my brainPlaying Disc Golf helps keep my
muscles and joints flexible and strongPlaying Disc Golf allows me
to make new friends and have fun while being active
HOW WILL DISC GOLF BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?
Playing Disc Golf keeps me at a healthy weightPlaying Disc Golf
will help me stay energizedPlaying Disc Golf is a great way to make
friends
WHAT AM I DOING?
Backhand throw
Three finger gripIDENTIFY THE DISC
FootballHockey PuckBasketballVolleyballFlyer DiscWHAT IS
THIS?Gripper DISC Disc Golf CatcherHula Hoop
Driver and Putter DiscsIDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING DISC GOLF
VolleyballFootballDisc GolfBasketballCognition Assessments
ToolsWHY SHOULD I PLAY DISC GOLF?
HOW WILL DISC GOLF BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?
WHAT AM I DOING?
IDENTIFY THE DISC
WHAT IS THIS?
IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING DISC GOLF
What Equipment is this?Why am I doing this? How will this
benefit me in my life?What Skill am I doing?DISC GOLF COGNITION
ASSESSMENT
