Forehand Fundamentals Clinic · Sat, June 27 · Firemen's Park, Niagara Falls
Build a forehand you can count on
A flick you actually trust (out to 200+ feet) in one focused 90-minute session. Small group, big reps, and individual feedback from a PDGA pro. Open to GNDGA members, all levels welcome. Then we hang out: pizza & beverages on the GNDGA.
Sound familiar?
If any of this is you, this clinic's for you
"My forehand rolls or turns over."
You'll learn the grip and release angle that keep the disc flying flat and finishing where you want.
"I throw it like a baseball."
We rebuild the motion as a snap, not a heave — the single change that fixes most forehands.
"I only have a backhand."
You'll leave with a repeatable second shot for tunnels, flex lines and approaches your backhand can't reach.
What you'll learn
90 minutes, six building blocks
- Grip & disc selection: the two grips that work, and why a slow, overstable disc is your friend.
- The snap: standstill reps for clean spin (the highest-leverage part of the day).
- Footwork: a simple X-step that adds power without breaking your form.
- Shot shaping: flat, hyzer and anhyzer lines so the forehand becomes a tool, not a stunt.
- The putter forehand: the touch shot you'll actually use most on the course.
- Fixing common faults: chicken-wing elbow, no snap, nose-up releases, grip that's too loose.
You'll go home with a two-week practice drill and a free one-page handout so the gains stick. Prefer to read first? Here's the full forehand fundamentals breakdown.
The details
Clinic logistics
- DateSat, June 27
- Time10:30–12 noon
- LocationUpper Firemen's Park
- WhoGNDGA members
- LevelNovice → Int.
- Group sizeSmall · capped
- CostFree · GNDGA
- AfterPizza 🍕
Saturday June 27, 10:30 a.m.–12 noon at Upper Firemen's Park, Niagara Falls: clinic, then pizza & beverages, all covered by the GNDGA. Open to GNDGA members. Look for the GNDGA tent in the field just past the playground. We play rain or shine. Spots are capped. Reserving takes ten seconds.
What to bring
- Your forehand-friendly discs if you have them (slower, stable putters/mids). I'll have a couple on hand to try if not.
- Athletic shoes for an open field, plus water, a towel, and clothing for the forecast (we play rain or shine).
- An appetite for reps: short on theory, long on throws. (And save room for pizza after.)
Your instructor
Coached by a local pro
Andrew Leyland is a Niagara-based PDGA professional (#68384, 993 rated) and the first head coach of the Redeemer University Royals varsity disc golf team, a nationally ranked collegiate program. He's played the United States Disc Golf Championship twice, and coaches players across the Niagara region.
The technique in this clinic is the technique he relies on in competition and teaches to collegiate athletes. More about Andrew →
Presented in partnership with the Greater Niagara Disc Golf Association (GNDGA), who are covering the cost of this clinic for players, supporting disc golf across St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and the wider Niagara region.
Reserve your spot
Save your place in the Forehand Clinic
Spots are limited so feedback stays personal. Drop your details and you're in. I'll send a confirmation with everything you need, plus the free handout.
This clinic is for GNDGA members, and it's paid for by the GNDGA, so it's free for players. Questions? Email [email protected].
Forehand clinic FAQ
Good questions
Do I need my own discs?
Bring discs that are forehand-friendly if you have them: slower, stable putters and midranges work best. If you don't have any, no problem, I'll have a couple on hand to try.
What skill level is this for?
Novice to intermediate players who want a reliable forehand. Total beginners are welcome. The whole point is form first, distance later.
Who can attend?
This clinic is open to GNDGA members. Not a member yet? You can join the Greater Niagara Disc Golf Association, which supports disc golf across the Niagara region.
When is it, and how much?
Saturday June 27, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon: clinic first, then pizza and beverages. It's paid for by the GNDGA, so it's free for players.
Where exactly do I go?
Upper Firemen's Park in Niagara Falls. Look for the GNDGA tent in the field just past the playground.
What if the weather's bad?
Rain or shine, we play. The only exceptions are lightning or very strong winds, which would mean postponing for safety. Reserve with your email and I'll let you know if anything changes.
Is a waiver required?
Yes. All participants complete the Leyland Disc Golf clinic waiver. Review and sign online or on clinic day.
Limited spots
Ready for a forehand you can count on?
Free · paid for by the GNDGA · for GNDGA members.
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