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Re: UpsideDown Frisbees

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Originally Posted by ehfeinberg View Post
When I throw a disk upside down (a scoober) I can normally get the disk to travel 15-20 feet strait. But there is often much wobble on its way there.
I agree that scooper shots are much more wobbly and less stable than a normal back or forehand, but also remember that when we toss discs, the grip, flick, and arm motion all come into play. Depending on how a robot scores discs, the orientation may or may not be as critical.
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