PLAY DISC GOLF
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Like traditional golf, disc golf is a sport where the goal is to get a disc into the basket in the fewest number of attempts. It's basically a game of golf, but you play with discs instead of a golf ball and clubs. Whether you want to play it for fun or competitively, disc golf is a great way to get active outdoors with friends, family, or even on your own.
Disc golf is a fun, easy, and low-demand game that is accessible to players of all ages and skill levels. While it may seem challenging at first, it is a fast-paced game that keeps you coming back to the park to get better and better. So if you've been thinking about trying this sport, now is the time to learn!
WHAT IS DISC GOLF AND HOW TO PLAY?
The main objective of disc golf is to get the disc into the basket in the fewest number of throws. Players start each round with an individually selected number of discs, taking turns throwing one disc at a time from a tee pad at the start of the course . then continue their next throw from the spot where their first throw landed, and so on until the disc is thrown or placed in the basket for that lane discs can be changed after each throw, just like clubs in traditional golf. Traditionally, 18 holes are played in the park and the final score is calculated at the end. The fewer the number of shots made over all 18 holes, the better the player is rated. This is a game that requires more technique and tactics than physical preparation, so enthusiasts of any physical preparation can participate in this game.
Disc golf is a really fun way to spend your free time, making new friends and experiencing the benefits of community. It can also help you improve your physical health, relax and enjoy the great weather outside. In addition, disc golf is a relatively inexpensive hobby that you can indulge in at any time of the year.
GAME RULES
We share the official disc golf rules that you should follow during the game, regardless of whether you are practicing or participating in Lithuanian ranked tournaments, approved by the PDGA , or otherwise.
Lithuanian language: disc golf rules
English: disc golf rules
This game requires adherence to ethical principles, which are well described in: Game Ethics
WHERE AND WITH WHAT TO START?
Disc golf parks are rapidly increasing in Lithuania, so we are sharing a map of parks so that you can choose a park according to your own preferences. For beginners, we recommend Domeikava, Elektrėnai, Kulautuva parks, and for those who want more: Pušynas (Jonava district), Jonava city, Vilnius Pučkoriai, Zarasai Nedožinka, Kaunas Neris Krantinė and Molėtai parks.
Getting your first discs is usually easy, as disc golfers are often invited to play by those who already play, who can lend or give you a few of their personal discs. If you want to buy your own disc set and you are a beginner, we offer an optimal and very inexpensive set , which can also be purchased in physical sporting goods stores (e.g. Senukai, Akropolis). We suggest that enthusiasts visit the Chillidiscgolf website, where you may choose your first discs of the highest quality and other great products that ensure the best disc golf experience. The longer you play, the more you will begin to understand what a wide variety of discs there are in the world of disc golf - different speeds, weights, flight characteristics, types of plastics and quality.
A Discgolfmetrix account is an indispensable online platform for disc golf enthusiasts, helping you track schedules of training, competitions and other events, register for them, keep and view your own and other players' statistics, and evaluate your level of play against other players. Registration is free, so don't wait if you haven't registered yet and start your adventure.
Play and maybe your talent, character traits or hard work will be noticed by representatives of clubs gathered in Lithuania , who will invite you to join their teams. You will be able to train or play together in the company, you will receive invaluable advice on how to improve, you will participate in competitions representing a club that will be gratefully behind you during all competitions or games. There is nothing better than the opportunity to cherish this sport with a community of people like you!
DISKAI IR KAIP IŠSIRINKTI?
Teoriškai, gavus tinkamą diską, jūsų žaidimas turėtų pagerėti. Bet užbėgu šiek tiek už akių - tobulėjimas sparčiausiai vyksta praktikuojantis, nesvarbu ar vakar įsigyjote brangesnį diską už anksčiau turėtą. Vienas pirmųjų patarimų prieš perkant diskus - juos išbandykite. Galbūt jūsų pažįstamas turi ką pasiūlyti ar sutiktas žaidėjas parke, tad sustokite, užkalbinkite ir šnektelėkite, juk diskgolfo bendruomenės nariai su malonumu jums patars, kokie diskai galėtų tikti jums pagal jūsų žaidimo stilių. Pradedantiesiems protinga pasirinkti diskus, kurio stabilumo koeficientas yra artimas 0 - t.y. kuris neskrenda tiesiai, kol mokotės žaidimo technikos. Stabilūs diskai (skrendantys į kairę) paryškina technikos trūkumas, nestabilūs diskai (skrendantys į dešinę) - kompensuoja technikos trūkumus. Vadinasi, pradžioje diskų pasirinkimo hierarchija galėtų būti tokia: tiesūs > nestabilūs > stabilūs. Diskų įvairovė yra stulbinanti. Tai taip pat - vienas iš diskgolfo įdomumo elementų. Paminėkime 4 pagrindines diskų grupes:
Distance Driver'iai – šių tipų diskai yra didelio greičio ir atstumui ir paprastai bus tinkami naudoti pirmajam metimuo nuo starto vidutinio, pažengusiems ir profesionaliems diskgolfo žaidėjams. Tačiau pradedantiesiems diskgolfo žaidėjams labai rekomenduojame vengti skubėti žaisti su greičiausio tipo diskais.
Fairway Driver'iai – tai diskai, pasižymintys šiek tiek mažesne greičio savybe, bet dažniausiai turintys didesnį sklandumą. Nors pradedantieji žaidėjai impulsyviai norėtų griebti būtent tokius diskus, besimokant technikos ABC, svarbiau dėmesį skirti į sekančias diskų grupes
Midrange'ai – tokio tipo diskai idealiai tinka, kai nesate labai toli nuo krepšio. Kaip naujas žaidėjas, vidutinis diapazonas turėtų būti jūsų geriausias draugas, nes jis suteikia tikslumą ir puikų sklandumą (gebėjimą išlikti ore).
Puteriai – tai diskai, kurie skrenda nedidelius atstumu, bet labai tiksliai. Jei esate arti krepšio ir norite įdėti diską į krepšį, turėtumėte naudoti puterį.
Pereikime prie subtilios dalies. Patariame neskubėti ir skaityti lėtai.
Nesvarbu, kokiai klasei priklauso diskas - distance, fairway, midrange ar putter - kiekvienos klasės diskas yra unikalus savo skrydžio savybėmis, išreikštomis nominaliais dydžiais (skaičiais), kurie iš eilės apibūdina disko: greitį, sklandumą, sukimą į dešinę ir grįžimą į kairę.
Kriterijai:
Pirmasis skaičius - GREITIS. Galimas minimalus greitis: 1. Maksimalus: 14,5
Antrasis skaičius - SKLANDUMAS. Minimalus: 1. Maksimalus: 7
Trečiasis skaičius - SUKIMAS Į DEŠINĘ. Minimalus: + 1 (nesukantis į dešinę). Maksimalus: -5 (labiausiai sukantis dešinę)
Ketvirtasis skaičius - SUKIMAS Į KAIRĘ. Minimalus: 0. Maksimalus: +5 (labiausiai sukantis į kairę).
Jeigu esate dešiniarankis ir metate įprastu uždaru (angl. backhand) metimu, tai naudokite šią taisyklę
Kuo daugiau trečias skaičius turi minuso, tuo diskas nestabilesnis = diskas suks į dešinę
Kuo daugiau trečias ir ketvirtas skaičius turi pliuso = diskas suks į kairę.
Jeigu esate kairirankis, apkeiskite sąvokas vietomis.
Pavyzdžiai.
Distance driver (Grace): 11, 6, -1, 2. Labai greitas, labai sklandus, skrenda tiesiai, pasuka į dešinę ir grįžta į kairę.
Fairway driver (Explorer): 7, 5, 0, 2. Greitas, sklandus, skrenda tiesiai ir suka į kairę.
Midrange (Truth): 5, 5, -1, 1. Vidutinio greičio, sklandus, skrendantis tiesiai.
Putter (Pure): 3, 3, -1, 1. Lėtas, mažai sklandus, taip pat skrendantis tiesiai trumpus atstumus. Dėl lengvos kontrolės su šios klasės disku patartina mesti, kai taikotės mesti link ar norite įmesti į krepšį iš <25m..
Svoris. Kuo sunkesnis diskas, tuo daugiau jis jums suksis į kairę, kuo lengvesnis diskas, tuo labiau - į dešinę. Pradedantiesiems reikėtų rinktis kiek lengvesnius diskus (apie 160 - 170 gramų), kad būtų lengviau mesti.
P.S. Pakartokime dar kartelį - jei esate dešiniarankis ir naudojate uždarą metimą, stabilūs diskai baigs skristi į kairę, nestabilūs - į dešinę. Jeigu esate kairiarankis - atvirkšičiai.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT DURING THE GAME
Disc golf backpack with your discs: Whether you decide to choose a backpack on your shoulders or a trolley, make sure it has compartments where you can store as many discs as you need during the game. For beginners, 3-6 discs are recommended. Later, the number of discs in the backpack can increase to 15-25. Remember, it is not the discs that determine the quality and result of your game, but the skills learned in practice. When purchasing a backpack, it is important to evaluate the capacity, number of pockets and quality of the material.
Water. It is recommended to drink fluids during the game.
Small snacks. It's a good idea to include chocolate, nut bars, salted peanuts, protein bars, or whole grain crackers.
Portable power bank – in case your phone battery runs out.
Insect Spray – Most disc golf courses are located in the woods or have some type of vegetation, and mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and other insects are around. Therefore, it is recommended to always have insect spray in your disc golf bag.
Sunscreen (SPF) – If you will be playing in the sun, especially in the summer, it is wise to carry sunscreen with you to protect your skin from the sun's rays.
A mini marker disc is your marker, used to mark the disc you have thrown and dropped; from that mark you will start your next throw. It can be a professional one from any online disc golf store (used in tournaments) or a jar lid can be a substitute.
(when playing normally, the disc you drop is also your marker).
Good mood and etiquette. Let's try to be respectful to each other and follow the rules of the game. There is nothing more fun than playing disc golf in good company.
CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
A good rule of thumb is to wear what allows you to throw comfortably. We recommend appropriate gym attire. You should also dress appropriately for the weather. Wear less if it's hot and dress warmly if it's cold.
Another important piece of your gear is your shoes. Keep in mind that most disc golf courses are uneven and hilly. But even if that's not the case, you'll still want a pair of shoes that will give you grip when you're throwing. While regular shoes can work just fine, they may not provide a solid grip when you're throwing from an uneven surface or on grassy paths. For this reason, you should opt for something with a stronger grip, such as hiking boots.
For clothing and footwear, we recommend checking out Decathlon.
THROWING TECHNIQUE
We offer to learn the basics of playing technique by ordering our services, but you can find good visual materials on the Youtube channel or the federation's website discgolf.lt. Recommended visual materials: throwing technique .
Whether it's your first time at a disc golf course or you've been playing for years, one thing remains the same: disc golf is an addictive game that you won't want to put down once you start. It's also a cheap and healthy way to spend your free time. All you need to do is grab some discs, a bottle of water, grab some friends, head to your nearest disc golf park, and have a great time.
PRO TOUR
We invite you to follow and watch the top professional disc golfers competing in the highest level tournaments in the USA and get motivation and inspiration: Jomez Pro , Disc Golf Pro Tour. We also invite you to follow the events and tournaments organized by the rapidly growing Lithuanian Disc Golf Federation through: Ace Hunters , Disc City Europe .