Apr 13, 2007

Frisbee

I have been learning (okay, twice) how to play frisbee. Not even PLAY frisbee, just THROW a frisbee. IT'S. NOT. WORKING.

I can catch pretty decently. I can run after frisbees quite well. I am even very good at watching other people throw! There are, however, several major problems with my throwing:
1. I am supposed to "flick" with my wrist. I need more details on that, apparently.
2. There is supposed to be some "spin" so it doesn't topple over mid-flight. How one gets "spin" is evidently unanswerable.
3. There is supposed to be some force in the throw. This creates a longer flight, and causes the frisbee to actually reach your intended recipient, instead of falling in the dog poop that lies between you. My arms are quite strong (from walking an 85-pound dog everyday), but I CAN'T throw a frisbee very far at all. Why not?
4. There is supposed to be direction in the throw. The flight of my frisbee, when all other things are at least somewhat correct, is off to the right about 45 degrees. AAAAARGGH.
5. I actually care about my ability (or lack thereof) to throw a frisbee. This might actually be the main problem.

Maybe I should just stick to knitting.

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