Gather As Much Information As Possible From Your Competitors' Throws.

Note the effects of the wind, how easy it is to reach OB, an alternate route, a different style of throwing-but that information must be used carefully since your competitor may have very different capabilities than you.

Give Yourself The Best Possible Chance Off The Tee

Choose the disc that will provide the desired flight path. When throwing, focus only on the initial part of the flight. As long as you aim the disc correctly, the rest of the flight will take care of itself. A common mistake on short holes is to concentrate on landing the disc under the basket-that gets you focusing on the end of the flight rather than the beginning and increases the likelihood of spaunching the throw.

Pay Careful Attention To The Wind

Which way is the wind blowing? Which way is the wind blowing? Are the trees in the fairway bending? Always check for wind, both at the tee and in the fairway. Can you use the wind to your advantage by slightly curving your disc in the direction of the wind, for greater distance? Should you curve your disc the opposite direction of the wind to prevent it from blowing your disc into the rough? If in doubt, or if the wind is strong, through flat.

Play According To Your Abilities On Multi-Drive Holes

Analyze the layout of the hole. If there is a dogleg, an obstacle, or a water hazard in the middle of the fairway, your best strategy may be to lay up the first shot. There is no rule that you have to throw a driver from the tee. The correct strategy may be to throw a midrange to ensure that you don't over-throw the desired landing area. It is more nerve-wracking to lay up from the tee, but it is a critical skill in terms of strategy and execution. Be prepared to card a few high scores en route to mastering the physical and mental challenges of the lay up drive. Eventually, this type of hole could cause a big swing in score in your favor if you learn to play smart.

Don't Space Out While Walking To Your Lie Or Waiting For Others To Throw

Use the time approaching your lie to look at the possibilities for your next shot. A common error is to see one obvious route to the basket and not to look for others. Find three different routes you could take- backhand, forehand, roller, overhand shot, ect.. I usually try to ensure that my disc takes the path that will allow the maximum room for error, while gaining the most distance. Don't get stuck in the mind set that you must aim to put the disc under the basket! The correct strategy may be to aim for a route that will allow you within 20 or 30 feet of the basket. It is difficult to aim at a patch of grass, so ensure that you practice this skill and can execute it in tournament play.

If You Get In The Schule, Don't Panic

You have 30 seconds to make your decision and execute it, so use the time wisely. Before getting to your lie, take a very good look at the terrain, making note of tall trees that can be used as landmarks and the distance to get out of the rough in various directions. Take your whole bag in with you, and place it in front of your disc where it won't impede your stance. Stretch to the left, the right, and backwards. Is there a gap that your are confident you can hit? Is there any area of thin branches that you can blast through? Remember that you can throw sideways or even backwards to get yourself out. Realistically assess if you can get out, or whether you are well and truly in jail. If the latter, invoke the "unsafe lie" rule and take your lie within five meters, no closer to the pin. If you decide to throw, accuracy is more important than power. Make sure you hit the gap. Choose a disc according to the distance you need it to travel, combines with the likelihood that it will be slowed down by foliage.