vetryan15 wrote on Nov 25
th, 2015 at 10:15pm:
I am not knowledgeable on physics and of the sort. But what exactly is the technique on how to put a backspin on a sling throw?
Ryan
For backspin and thus accuracy do this:
With your last rotation speed up your rotation to keep up with your hip rotation as you step. Your step and hips should lead all your throws and your arm will follow naturally. See, the twist of your hips leads to a twist of the stone, AKA "backspin."
This also yields maximum power and zero injury because it utilizes the leg and back, assuming you warm up with arm rotations/ stretches and such. I personally believe this is a forgotten technique that was once passed down from father to son back in the day because I've discovered it after 100,000+ stone throws over the years and it absolutely
works so damn well.
This will drastically help you, I guarantee it. It will make you a powerful and straight shooter.
I admit, this technique primarily pertains to 10-40 yard throws, but also yields to more accuracy AND distance with
lobs as well. Also for those of you wondering, for 10-40 yard throws I used a 25.5 inch Balearic split pouch sling. I've used the same exact sling for years and have built a relationship with it, as you should, with your sling.
Hope you try this technique because I know it will help.
(also I suggest utilizing this technique
assuming you are using
Balearic sidearm which is my preference) IMO other forms are under-powered because they simply
cannot utilize the lower body as effectively and thus ARE silly because we are using a
weapon after all and it should be used as such. I mean don't you want to use the most powerful form???
Cheers