Editing Disc golf (section)

=== Alternative throws ===
The following examples of throws may be used to better deliver a disc where the former common two throws would be impeded by obstacles such as bushes, trees, boulders, or artificial structures.

Common alternative styles
*The '''Hatchet''' (or Tomahawk). Gripped similarly to the sidearm toss but thrown with an overhand motion; the disc orientation is nearly perpendicular to the ground over much of the flight.
*The '''Thumber''' (or U.D.). Thrown in an overhand manner but with thumb held on the disc's underside.
*The '''Roller'''. Thrown either backhand or forehand, the disc will predominately be in contact with the ground. The disc remains in motion while travelling on its edge at a slight angle and can travel exceedingly far in ideal situations. Once perfected, the roller is an invaluably versatile tool in the golfer's arsenal.
*The '''Turbo-Putt''' Thrown with a putter when the player holds the disc upright, supported in the middle by the thumb, with the finger tips outside of the edge, somewhat like a waiter holding a platter. The player stands with the leg opposite from the throwing arm forward, reaches back, and then extends their arm towards the basket, throwing the disc in a motion similar to that of throwing a dart.  Ideally the thrower's wrist does not rotate; the act of following through will give the disc its spin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzA8y0rwGuo| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/wzA8y0rwGuo| archive-date=2021-12-11 | url-status=live|title=Discraft Disc Golf Clinic: Turbo Putts| date=25 April 2013|via=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The Turbo-Putt is a throw known for its accuracy, but it has extremely limited range.

Other alternative styles
*The '''Baseball''' or '''Grenade'''. Thrown as in the backhand, but with the disc upside-down. This shot is used often to get up and down on a short shot where there is danger of a shot rolling away or going out of bounds if thrown too far.  Primarily used on downhill shots but can be used to go up and over. Also due to the quick turn and backspin of this shot, it is sometimes used to get out of the woods.
*The '''Overhand wrist flip''' (or '''chicken-wing''' [ambiguous origin]{{Dubious|date=April 2012}} ). This is a very difficult and stylized throw with which accomplished free-stylers and classic ultimate players are familiar; it is less used in disc golf.  It is thrown in the same manner as the "baseball" but drawn on the sidearm side of the body, and by inverting the arm and disc. Using the thumb as the power finger, the disc is drawn from the thigh area rearwards and up from behind the body to over the shoulder, releasing toward a forward aimpoint. The disc flies in a conventional flight pattern. To the untrained eye, this appears to be an ungainly throw. It is, however, elegant and accurate. The term "overhand wristflip" has been in use since at least circa 1970.