Try swinging slower. You don’t actually need to swing fast to get decent power in your throw. You could use more of your body in the throwing motion. Also feel the weight of the sling as you are swinging to get the most power out of your throw—irongoober on youtube has a good video about feeling the weight of the sling
Also the pouch seems to be either too small for your tennis ball or your pouch is not center so your tennis ball keeps falling
The spining part only needs enough speeds so that the ammo will not fall. Higher speeds only really matter on the very last part when you about to throw it, but that also has its caviats
Slinging is an extension of your natural throwing action. It doesn't really matter if it's underhand, sidearm, overhead, or something else entirely. The helicoptering/pre-throw circles are fun but your power really comes from a wind-up and a throwing motion. Also, I find thinking about 'throwing the knot' helps with the release point. Keep at it friend! Remember that the first step to getting good at something is usually being pretty bad at it!
My advise after only a few hours slinging is just keep doing it. The more you keep practicing the sooner you’ll find what works best for you and you’ll get better pretty quick once you get the knack for what works for you. I’ve seen a lot of styles that I couldn’t use the way I throw, but when I figured out how to tailor the way I naturally throw to a slinging motion, it helps a lot.
This works for me so take advice with a grain of salt: Personally doing 1/2 a rotation (load and unload without spinning the ammo) and follow through like a baseball pitcher
Just to add: your sling looks pretty long.
A good rule of thumb is a sling that reaches to the middle of the bicep of your throwing arm.
Under the chin is long. Your opposite shoulder is very long.
A shorter sling is easier to get accurate. A longer sling is easier to get range.
I suggest trying a shorter sling to learn, then increase length when you get comfortable.
Most things have already been said so I'll just add one more.
I feel like we tend to overcomplicate the sling. It's just a weight with a string tied to it. If you try throwing in with this mindset, it really distills it down to the basic necessities of throwing. Try throwing a string tied to a weight and then switch back to the sling. It will make more intuitive sense on the timing. (Credit to Mr Jaegoor for the concept) At least it helped me when learning to sling with my offhand.
Try swinging slower. You don’t actually need to swing fast to get decent power in your throw. You could use more of your body in the throwing motion. Also feel the weight of the sling as you are swinging to get the most power out of your throw—irongoober on youtube has a good video about feeling the weight of the sling
Also the pouch seems to be either too small for your tennis ball or your pouch is not center so your tennis ball keeps falling
yeah, I was experimenting, trying to get a feel for it, doing it with both hands, faster, slower, higher, lower, to see what it got me.
The spining part only needs enough speeds so that the ammo will not fall. Higher speeds only really matter on the very last part when you about to throw it, but that also has its caviats
Slinging is an extension of your natural throwing action. It doesn't really matter if it's underhand, sidearm, overhead, or something else entirely. The helicoptering/pre-throw circles are fun but your power really comes from a wind-up and a throwing motion. Also, I find thinking about 'throwing the knot' helps with the release point. Keep at it friend! Remember that the first step to getting good at something is usually being pretty bad at it!
Yeah! First step concluded successfully 😁😜
Jake was true philosopher.
I see nothing wrong here. This is me slinging tennis balls for my thoroughly unimpressed dog.
My advise after only a few hours slinging is just keep doing it. The more you keep practicing the sooner you’ll find what works best for you and you’ll get better pretty quick once you get the knack for what works for you. I’ve seen a lot of styles that I couldn’t use the way I throw, but when I figured out how to tailor the way I naturally throw to a slinging motion, it helps a lot.
Try doing only one rotation and when you release flick your wrist just like the ball is in your hand and you’re throwing it alone.
Feels kinda hard to get enough momentum with only one rotation. I'll give it a try, thanks.
I have a video or two on my account you can check out.
This works for me so take advice with a grain of salt: Personally doing 1/2 a rotation (load and unload without spinning the ammo) and follow through like a baseball pitcher
Interesting, I'll look into it, thanks.
Oh the days! Thank you so much for capturing this, god I remember the frustration! Keep at it, there is so much to come.
Yeah, gotta start somewhere right? I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊
Just to add: your sling looks pretty long. A good rule of thumb is a sling that reaches to the middle of the bicep of your throwing arm. Under the chin is long. Your opposite shoulder is very long.
A shorter sling is easier to get accurate. A longer sling is easier to get range.
I suggest trying a shorter sling to learn, then increase length when you get comfortable.
I mean... Pretty decent for a first attempt.
Most things have already been said so I'll just add one more.
I feel like we tend to overcomplicate the sling. It's just a weight with a string tied to it. If you try throwing in with this mindset, it really distills it down to the basic necessities of throwing. Try throwing a string tied to a weight and then switch back to the sling. It will make more intuitive sense on the timing. (Credit to Mr Jaegoor for the concept) At least it helped me when learning to sling with my offhand.
use shorter sling
What is that first song that is playing in the video before the take on me fail flute for the blooper?
It's a taiko (japanese drums) song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73_ivjiVQEw
Appreciate it. It reminds me of Naruto, I listen to music like this on occasion.