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Reply #60 - Mar 17th, 2021 at 11:24pm
 
To second what JudoP said, I also want to mention, that although I've put a number to where the power-stroke should occur, it really isn't a particular point, but a slow acceleration to that point where the maximum force on your arm and the projectile should occur. Really, when the pouch is about at 7:30 to 4:30, that is where most of the pull against the sling should be felt, but you don't start that pull suddenly, it is a smooth transition into the pull (really a push forward with your arm, but the sling feels like it's pulling back, so that's what I call it).
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Reply #61 - Mar 18th, 2021 at 10:41am
 
IronGoober wrote on Mar 17th, 2021 at 11:24pm:
To second what JudoP said, I also want to mention, that although I've put a number to where the power-stroke should occur, it really isn't a particular point, but a slow acceleration to that point where the maximum force on your arm and the projectile should occur. Really, when the pouch is about at 7:30 to 4:30, that is where most of the pull against the sling should be felt, but you don't start that pull suddenly, it is a smooth transition into the pull (really a push forward with your arm, but the sling feels like it's pulling back, so that's what I call it).


Really important point. One of the most important for accuracy IMO.
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Reply #62 - Mar 18th, 2021 at 12:13pm
 
I agree with Morphy about using a shorter sling for better control, especially for Byzantine.  With a short sling, I start out with my firing arm hanging straight down and relaxed then do a quick loop and ker-snap.  I don't do a backswing at all.  A very long sling makes it hard to listen to the stone, and if you can't "hear" it well, it's harder to harmonize with it.  If you move your arm faster than the stone is willing to accelerate, the movement comes out uneven and jerky.  You want to feel the flow, and in time take charge of it. Also, if you're going for pure distance, you may want to try underhanded.  It feels like bowling.
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Reply #63 - Mar 18th, 2021 at 4:25pm
 
Just went to a ballfield threw from the 305 marker to 32 paces (one foot directly in front of another) away from home plate.

This was with a 4.8 ounce stone using Balearic   and my shorter sling, is this good, bad, pathetic?

Google earth says this is about 86m

I also attempted to do the what David suggested with the stirring coffee upside down thing.

I cant feel the bite hes talking about, however I think I am doing it right.

The bite should be created by the sling being ripped out of orbit and drifting to the right and i feel like that is what is happening I just don't feel a noticeable pull .

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Reply #64 - Mar 22nd, 2021 at 5:00pm
 
90+ METER THROW TOday 4.8 ounces of stone
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Reply #65 - Mar 22nd, 2021 at 6:00pm
 
Thats a decent distance for a bigish stone.
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Reply #66 - Mar 23rd, 2021 at 5:02am
 
Great stuff! Just thinking how you'll be doing in a few more months Cheesy
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Reply #67 - Apr 3rd, 2021 at 3:27pm
 
i broke 100m with a gold ball, not sure how it will far with a rock, i changed 2 things about my technique.

I shifted my weight to my rear, and i allowed myself to continue to spin after i released the ball.

I was advised against this but it got results, next time i go out ill video both my non spinning technique and my spinning tech for review
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Reply #68 - Apr 3rd, 2021 at 3:52pm
 
Sounds good!
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Reply #69 - Apr 3rd, 2021 at 6:59pm
 
Josephusflav wrote on Apr 3rd, 2021 at 3:27pm:
i broke 100m with a gold ball, not sure how it will far with a rock, i changed 2 things about my technique.

I shifted my weight to my rear, and i allowed myself to continue to spin after i released the ball.

I was advised against this but it got results, next time i go out ill video both my non spinning technique and my spinning tech for review


   Slinging is a very individualistic sport.  What's best for me might not be what's best for you.  Yes, do watch videos and emulate the better slingers.  But you also need to experiment to find what works best for you.
     I'd just like to add that David is an excellent mentor.  It was mainly his videos that taught me how to sling correctly many years ago.
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Reply #70 - Apr 3rd, 2021 at 7:46pm
 
any chance of sharing the gold balls ......please.

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Reply #71 - Apr 6th, 2021 at 2:29pm
 
Josephusflav wrote on Apr 3rd, 2021 at 3:27pm:
i broke 100m with a gold ball, not sure how it will far with a rock, i changed 2 things about my technique.

I shifted my weight to my rear, and i allowed myself to continue to spin after i released the ball.

I was advised against this but it got results, next time i go out ill video both my non spinning technique and my spinning tech for review

 
   Golf balls are probably my favorite ammo.  If you can get a perfect backspin on them (I can) they will fly over the hills and far, far away.
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Reply #72 - Apr 10th, 2021 at 7:00pm
 
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Reply #73 - Apr 10th, 2021 at 9:03pm
 
Timing with short sling looks much better. Keep it up
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Reply #74 - Apr 12th, 2021 at 10:10pm
 
How should my foot work be.

I was leaning really hard on my back foot, however i changed my stance so i leaned moderately on my back foot and took a large step forwards.

This didnt break any records for distance but it did make my accuracy better and i was expending less effort to achieve the same shot distance.

I how do i get the most out of my driving (rear) foot?
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