DISC GOLF
Essential Questions
 What 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?
HISTORY
 Disc 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 EQUIPMENT
 Drivers-A disc designed for
fast, long distance flight
 Putters- A disc designed for
short-distance and stable flight
 Approach Disc
 Fun Gripper Disc
 Mini-A small disc used to mark
where a players disc lands
DISC GOLF EQUIPMENT
TARGETS
•
•
Disc Golf Catcher
Collapsible
Basket
• Trash Can
• Hula Hoop
HOW TO PLAY
 Disc Golf is an individual sport
 Player 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 holes
 Points are the number of throws it takes a to put
the disc in the basket
 Winner –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 SAFETY
 Wear athletic shoes, and loose fit clothing,
something comfortable to move in.
 Be aware of your surroundings when one is
throwing
 Play area is debris free
 Practice 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.
FOUR FINGER
GRIP
Grip the disc with four
fingers curled under the
rim and thumb on top
THREE FINGER
GRIP
Hold three fingers under
the rim of the disc, the
thumb on top, and the
index finger along side of
the disc
BACKHAND THROW
Use 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 CUES
Uncoil and Point
1. Coil
2. Step
3. Uncoil
4.
Point
Step
Coi
l
TEE PAD
The designed tee-off
area
TEE OFF
The first throw of a hole
made from the tee pad
area.
ACE
A hole-in-one. When
you throw your disc into
the catcher with one
throw.
BIRDIE
Completing a hole in
one stroke under par.
PAR
The average number of
throws for an
experienced player to
complete a hole.
BASKET
The target or hole located
on the disc golf course.
Cognition Information
WHY SHOULD I PLAY
DISC GOLF?
Playing Disc Golf is good for my
cardiovascular health
Playing Disc Golf stimulates my brain
Playing Disc Golf helps keep my
muscles and joints flexible and strong
Playing 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 weight
Playing Disc Golf will help me
stay energized
Playing Disc Golf is a great way
to make friends
WHAT AM I DOING?
Three finger grip
Backhand throw
IDENTIFY THE DISC
Football
Hockey Puck
Flyer Disc
Volleyball
Basketball
WHAT IS THIS?
Gripper DISC
Hula Hoop
Disc Golf Catcher
Driver and Putter Discs
IDENTIFY THE PERSON
PLAYING DISC GOLF
Volleyball
Football
Disc Golf
Basketbal
Cognition
Assessments Tools
WHY 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
DISC GOLF
COGNITION ASSESSMENT
What Equipment is
this?
Why am I doing this?
What Skill am I doing?
How will this benefit me in my
life?