WOB grip ?
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Topic: WOB grip ?
Posted By: Shawn Baker
Subject: WOB grip ?
Date Posted: 8/09/11 at 12:07pm
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playing with making a change to my WOB STANDING technique and was told
to use a hook grip - not yet convinced- any consensus from guys with big standing throws (16ft+ 56lb) on which grip they use |
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Posted By: C. Smith
Date Posted: 8/09/11 at 10:18pm
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I just grab it for WOB, leaving it down in the fingers as opposed to in the palm. I don't find the hook necessary. I'm pretty sure Zolk is the same way.
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Posted By: matt
Date Posted: 8/09/11 at 10:39pm
| Hook grip is the way to go.Takes some getting used to ,but well worth it |
Posted By: Krazy40
Date Posted: 8/10/11 at 12:37am
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I don't hook grip in standing WOB. Never had any problems and I have the grip strength of a 10 year old girl.
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Posted By: jsully
Date Posted: 8/10/11 at 2:59am
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interesting, coming from a standing thrower.. any insight into why you feel this way? |
matt wrote:Posted By: Soul Eater
Date Posted: 8/10/11 at 4:08am
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As I remember it the spin came about during the time Matt ruled the WOB
world. He was the guy to beat, Not many guys make the WOB look easy. |
Posted By: JSiau10
Date Posted: 8/10/11 at 4:18am
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personally I use the standard grip, letting it hang in my fingers. can anyone describe the benifits of the hook grip over this grip? ------------- I'm just an idiot, pretending to be smart. |
Posted By: Krazy40
Date Posted: 8/10/11 at 5:12am
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I like how his name is just "matt" threw me off until I saw Australia and World Champion.
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Posted By: C. Smith
Date Posted: 8/10/11 at 5:12am
This is true. 18' standing is sick, and I would take gladly take advice from any of the ~10 people in the world that have done it. But like I stated, I think Zolk doesn't hook though, but we can wait and see what he says.
Use the search function. Presumably, you are already using the hook grip on your WFDs. ------------- |
Posted By: C. Smith
Date Posted: 8/10/11 at 5:16am
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Posted By: Sean Betz
Date Posted: 8/10/11 at 9:05am
| I'm in agreement with Matt on this one. I feel that the hook grip gives me 6 inches more. You can be more aggressive on the pull, while keeping your arm relaxed. The thumb is your strongest finger. Use it. It may help with a consistent release, as well. |
Posted By: jsully
Date Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:33am
| I'm going to try this on sunday. |
Posted By: brandell
Date Posted: 8/15/11 at 6:01am
That is all the info you need to know right there  Thanks Matt------------- |