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Flight a flyer high downwind

A flyer lie downwind is described as dangerous because a pure strike can go 30 yards over the back. With 190 to go, the stated aim is 170; the setup uses a six, ball forward, early hinge, a high launch, and no hard swing.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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Try it

  1. Recognize the flyer lie downwind.
  2. Use a bit too much club.
  3. Play ball forward with early hinge.
  4. Launch it as high as you can.
  5. Do not kill it because of the wind.

Why this context matters

The lie and downwind condition make long the main miss.