The thesis itself is in Finnish and you are welcome to read it from the link below, but I have created an English-translated version of the Abstract of my study.
Read more: https://frisbeegolfliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lopputyo_XAMK-Joonas-Merela_.pdf
Abstract
Disc golf as a sport resembles traditional golf, but instead of hitting a ball, a disc golf disc is thrown. Disc golf is a skill-based sport that challenges a player’s precision and technique, regardless of age or skill level. One of the most important tools in a disc golfer’s arsenal is the backhand throw, which directly impacts performance on the course.
Similar to pitching in baseball, throwing technique and its analysis are essential in injury prevention, as throwing forces place stress on various parts of the body. Throwing technique plays a significant role in overuse injuries related to the sport, a fact that has become increasingly recognized among both professional and amateur disc golf players in recent years.
Research into disc golf throwing mechanics is still relatively limited when compared to studies on baseball pitching, which presents certain challenges in conducting work of this nature. This paper reviews the existing scientific literature on disc golf and explores the functioning of the kinetic chain. It also compares the conclusions of studies related to the golf swing and baseball throwing mechanics to disc golf, highlighting that technique in striking and throwing is a crucial element of both skill development and injury prevention.
Currently, the teaching of disc golf throwing techniques relies primarily on experience-based methods. The aim of this work is to present knowledge related to throwing by examining skill acquisition and relevant scientific literature.
Translation made with ChatGPT – Please note that.