Step disc golf is a relatively new disc golf style that has gained popularity in recent years. It is characterized by walking or running between two discs and then throwing the disc to start playing.
Unlike many step discs, which are designed for downhill play, these can be used for all types of discs. This one is good for flat, long throws!
We are excited to introduce this new style of step disc golf here at Disc Golf World Headquarters in 2018!
You do not need special equipment to play this mode of disc golf. All you need are two standard sized discs and some sort of course layout to create a course. You can also choose how far you want your throw your disk and how fast!
It is very fun and easy to learn.
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Find a disc golf target
When you step off your disc golf course, you’ll want to start looking for another disc golf target. It’s easy to X step on a disc because of your lack of self-awareness.
You can find many targets by walking around neighborhoods or local Disc Golf Tournaments. Most have signs, so you can read them and learn how to X step on a Disc!
X-Steps can happen anytime, anywhere. If you find one that is missing some pieces, it can be built into! Many people add steps to their targets to make it more interesting or challenging.
Start 10 feet away from the target
When you’re ready to try your hand at step disc golf, start about 10 feet away from the target. This allows you time to make your first throw and get your bearings, which is what you do in lawn bowling.
You also have the opportunity to re-throw your first throw if you make a mistake. This is key! You want to be successful on your first throw so that you can continue playing with your group.
Being able to start your inning quickly helps add up some shots quickly, since people don’t feel like they have to spend a long time getting started.
Step forward with your dominant foot
When you step forward on your next swing, your disc will rotate back toward your body. This action will give you more momentum to continue your throw.
You can use this movement to X step off of a corner, or if you are more accurate with your throw, than the previous step could give you more room to work with.
X step is one of the best disc golf shots you can do. The step will make your shot more stable and accurate. Use this motion on every disc golf shot!
Step is a new art form that has gained momentum in the past year. Many artists are making money off of creating steps for discs!
We at A-Sport have seen a rise in people creating steps for discs and we are giving them all our support! If you are starting to create steps for discs, post them and show them how effective they can be.
Drop the back foot close to the front foot
This one is pretty simple, but you need to pay attention. If you drop the foot too far away from the other foot, your next step will be to drop the opposite foot.
This can be tricky if you are not used to stepping on your next step. When you do this, keep in mind that the back foot must be on the ground before the front foot can touch down.
When you get ready to step, keep your feet together and let them move together as one. Then, lightly drop and raise them apart until they are standing up on their own. This is how much room you have to move through your steps and how much strength you have!
Bullet point lifted: When doing x-steps or disc golf steps, remember to keep your feet flat?.
Re-position your back foot
When you step off your front foot, your back foot must be parallel to the ground. This is because after you plant your left foot, you continue to work on your right hand and disc skills by placing your left hand on the ground and pushing off with your right.
Like riding a bike, you must maintain a momentum when shifting from one leg to the other. When you shift from one leg to the other, like when stepping on a new piece of sidewalk. You have to keep an even pace or you will lose your balance and/or Shimmy!
To x step, place both feet together about two inches apart and push off with your hands. Then, move each foot about two inches apart and push off with those feet. Keep an even pace or you will lose balance and/or Shimmy!
You can also x step if neither foot is touched.
Repeat these steps until you can do them seamlessly
Now that you have your first step, repeat the steps below to get your second and final step.
X-ing can be done in several ways. You can sit down, like in the x-step. You can hold a practice disc in one hand and walk toward another disc in your hand, like in the two-step X. You can also run with one or two hands, like the three-step X.
To do the two-step X, hold a second practice disc between your index and middle fingers and slide it toward yourself as you walk towards another disc. Alternatively, you can hold a practice disc between both hands and walk with it between them.
The three-step X is more complicated but not impossible.
Work on switching your step side to side
Switching your side to side can help improve your motion on a disc golf course. It’s a little bit of a moving hip and leg movement, so we want to make sure you are working on this when you step on the disc!
In order to x step, you must first switch your side to side. So, when changing steps on the disc, make sure to shift your weight onto your left foot and then your right foot.
This is important so that your legs are not locked out during the move. If you have any knee problems, make sure to avoid this move out of fear of injury. It also helps keep track of where you are on the disc because one foot must be off the ground at all times.
X stepping is a great way to improve motion on the disc golf course.
Practice on different surfaces
If you are new to disc golf, you should consider practicing on grass, turf, or a smooth surface to get the most out of your discs. These surfaces give you more options for playing and moving your disc.
Using any of these surfaces can be difficult at first, but with a few plays it becomes easier. Many play on very soft lawns or natural terrain where they can move their disc without damaging it.
Grass provides opportunities for players to use varied elevation and wind patterns to position themselves on the map.