Greenhorn Disc Golf

Basic Disc Golf Terminology
(all definitions assume a backhand throw, reverse any directions for sidearm throws)

Hyzer : a shot in which the outside edge of the disc is lower than the hand at release. This type of shot will typically result in a flight that curves in the direction opposite of the throwing hand.

Anhyzer : a shot in which the outside edge of the disc is higher than the hand at release. This type of shot will typically result in a flight that starts off curving in the same direction as the throwing hand.

Fade : the tendency of a disc to curve in the direction opposite the throwing hand. This is the natural flight path for all discs, especially as a thrown disc slows down at the end of its flight.

Turn : the tendency of a disc to curve in the same direction as the throwing hand at the beginning of its flight.

Stable : describes a disc that, assuming the correct amount of power, will tend to hold the angle it is put on (hyzer, anhyzer, flat) with a slight fade at the end of its flight.

Under-Stable : describes a disc that, assuming the correct amount of power, will “turn” over from a flat release and hold that line before fading back at the end of the flight. Under-stable discs are the best discs for a beginner to learn.

Over-Stable : describes a disc that will tend to fade quickly from a flat release with very little turn unless released with anhyzer. Over-stable discs are not recommended for beginners.