150 class<\/strong> \u2013 A class of discs that weigh less than 160g. 150 class discs are the only golf discs allowed in some countries.<\/p>\n Ace<\/strong> \u2013 A \u2018hole-in-one\u2019. Throwing the disc into the basket from the tee box in one throw.<\/p>\n Air bounce (air bump)<\/strong> \u2013 When a disc rises suddenly during flight due to wind.<\/p>\n Albatross (double eagle)<\/strong> \u2013 When a player completes a hole three under par.<\/p>\n Anhyzer (Anny)<\/strong> \u2013 When a player throws a disc at an angle (for a RHBH player) that has the left side of the disc higher than the right upon release. The goal in using this type of throw is to get the disc to fly to the\u00a0right\u00a0initially.<\/p>\n Anny (see \u2018Anhyzer\u2019)<\/strong><\/p>\n Approach shot<\/strong> \u2013 (Upshot) The shot that will get close enough to the basket to putt.<\/p>\n Away (away player)<\/strong> \u2013 A player whose disc lands farthest from the basket. They will be the next to throw. Also referred to as “out”.<\/p>\n Backhand<\/strong> \u2013 A grip and throw where the back of the player\u2019s grip hand is generally facing the basket until the disc leaves the thrower\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n Bag tag<\/strong> \u2013 a tag, usually made of plastic or metal, with a number and a club\u2019s name. Members of the club who have a bag tag will play tags rounds, wherein the player with the lowest score gets the tag with the lowest number. They encourages friendly competition and give the best players bragging rights.<\/p>\n Bagger<\/strong> (short for Sandbagger) \u2013 Someone who plays in a division below his capabilities in order to have a better chance of winning.<\/p>\n Basket<\/strong> \u2013 A device designed to catch a disc by using a number of chains to stop its flight.<\/p>\n Bead<\/strong> \u2013 A ridge or edge on the bottom of the rim of a disc.<\/p>\n Birdie<\/strong> \u2013 When a player completes a hole one under par.<\/p>\n Black ace<\/strong> \u2013 When a player throws from a tee pad into an unintended basket in one throw.<\/p>\n Blow through<\/strong> \u2013 When a disc hits the center part of the chains of a basket, but travels through without stopping in the basket.<\/p>\n BOB (Back Of the Bus)<\/strong> \u2013 A term that refers to the last player to tee off, because they had the highest score on the previous hole.<\/p>\n Bounce out (bounce back)<\/strong> \u2013 When a disc hits the pole in the center of the chains with enough force that the disc bounces out of the basket.<\/p>\n Brick<\/strong> – A disc that does not glide well and quickly falls to the ground.<\/p>\n Cali (short for California)<\/strong> \u2013 A term used in doubles rounds. If there is one player without a partner, he plays as a Cali player and gets an extra throw on each hole. The extra throw may be used on the drive, approach, or putt.<\/p>\n Card<\/strong> \u2013 Refers to a score card, and may refer to all the players that start on the same hole (card) during a tournament. Also used as a verb referring to the score a player got on a hole (\u201cAlan carded a three on hole seven\u201d)<\/p>\n Casual (casual relief)<\/strong> \u2013Hazard on a course that won\u2019t result in a penalty. If a disc lands on or in a casual hazard, the player marks their lie behind the hazard (the side away from the basket).<\/p>\n Casual water<\/strong> \u2013 Usually non-permanent water on a course that won\u2019t result in a penalty.<\/p>\n Chastity belt<\/strong> \u2013 The metal band around the top of some brands of baskets.<\/p>\n Circle<\/strong>, the \u2013 Refers to the 10-meter circle around a basket. Whether a disc lies in or out of the circle determines how a player may putt. (see 10-meter circle)<\/p>\n Come-back putt<\/strong> \u2013 A players attempt to putt following a missed putt that traveled past the basket.<\/p>\n CTP \u2013 \u201cClosest to The Pin\u201d<\/strong> A contest where the winner is the person whose disc lands the closest to the basket, usually on the drive.<\/p>\n Cut roll<\/strong> \u2013 When a player attempts to throw a roller, but once on the ground the disc doesn\u2019t get vertical enough and rolls to the left (with a RHBH throw). Could also refer to a thrown disc that hits at an angle and rolls.<\/p>\n Death putt<\/strong> \u2013 When a player is putting toward a basket that has a hazard, OB, or obstacle behind it.<\/p>\n Distance Driver<\/strong> – Golf discs with the thickest rims that have the most potential to go far.<\/p>\n DFL<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cDead ******* Last\u201d A term for the player who takes last place in a tournament or division.<\/p>\n DNF<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cDid Not Finish\u201d When a player starts a tournament but does not finish. For PDGA standards players who do not finish a tournament are marked with a ‘999’ or an ‘888’ code showing that their score entered represents an incomplete tournament.<\/p>\n Drive<\/strong> \u2013 The first throw from a tee pad. Can also refer to a long subsequent throw.<\/p>\n Driver<\/strong> \u2013 A higher speed rated disc usually used for the initial throw from a tee pad.<\/p>\n Drop zone<\/strong> \u2013 An area designated as a spot to throw from if the prior throw missed a mando or goes Out of Bounds (OB).<\/p>\n Eagle<\/strong> – When a player completes a hole two under par.<\/p>\n Fade<\/strong> \u2013 The last number of the common four-number flight rating of a disc. Refers to how far the disc drifts to the left (RHBH throw) as it slows down near the end of its flight (low speed stability).<\/p>\n Fairway driver<\/strong> \u2013 A disc that has a speed rating of 6-9. Commonly used for shorter holes or on second throws on a long hole. This is a driver, but does not have a rim as thick as a distance driver.<\/p>\n Fairway ace (Field ace)<\/strong> \u2013 Throwing the disc into the basket from a long ways away, but not from the tee pad.<\/p>\n Falling putt<\/strong> \u2013 When a player putts with a lie inside the circle and doesn\u2019t maintain balance following the putt, but instead falls forward, resulting in a warning for the first offense and a penalty for subsequent falling putts.<\/p>\n Fan grip<\/strong> \u2013 A type of backhand grip where the fingers are spread out on the bottom of the flight plate. It is used to gain more control of the flight of the disc.<\/p>\n Flex (flex shot)<\/strong> \u2013 A type of throw where a player gets the disc to turn to the right (on a RHBH throw) prior to fading left at the end. The shape of the shot is achieved by throwing a stable or overstable disc on an anhyzer angle.<\/p>\n Flick<\/strong> \u2013 Another name for a sidearm or forehand throw.<\/p>\n Flight plate<\/strong> \u2013 The part of a disc inside the circumference of the rim. Can be flat or have a dome. The part where the stamp is located.<\/p>\n Flight rating<\/strong> \u2013 How the disc is designed to fly. The most common measurement is the four-number flight system representing the disc\u2019s speed, glide, high-speed stability (turn), and low-speed stability (fade).<\/p>\n Flippy (flip)<\/strong> \u2013 A term for a very understable disc. One that has a tendency to turn to the right when thrown with a flat RHBH throw.<\/p>\n Foot fault<\/strong> \u2013 A violation of PDGA rules that stipulate where a foot may be placed when throwing or putting.<\/p>\n Forehand<\/strong> \u2013 A type of grip and throw that has the palm of the player\u2019s grip hand generally facing the basket (or up) until the disc leaves the thrower\u2019s hand. This throwing motion is similar to a Tennis forehand shot.<\/p>\n FROLF<\/strong> \u2013 A slang term used to describe disc golf, usually by non-disc golfers. Combines \u2018Frisbee\u2019 and \u2018Golf\u2019.<\/p>\n Frisbee<\/strong> – The name for the traditional circular flying disc. The Frisbee is a trademarked product by Wham-O toys. Serious disc golfers don’t usually refer to golf discs as Frisbees.<\/p>\n Frisbee Golf<\/strong> – Another term for ‘disc golf’ that is typically used by recreational players.<\/p>\n Gimme<\/strong> \u2013 A putt from a distance almost guarantee that the disc will land in the basket.<\/p>\n Glide<\/strong> \u2013 The second number of the common four-number flight rating of a disc. Refers to a disc\u2019s ability to maintain loft during flight.<\/p>\n Grip<\/strong> \u2013 The technique a player uses to hold the disc. (Backhand, forehand, thumber, tomahawk, etc)<\/p>\n Grip and rip<\/strong> \u2013 A term used to indicate that players should start throwing.<\/p>\n Grip lock<\/strong> \u2013 A term that refers to a thrower that releases a disc slightly late in the throw.<\/p>\n Guardian<\/strong> \u2013 A tree, bush, or other obstacle that makes it difficult to reach the basket.<\/p>\n Head banger<\/strong> \u2013 When a disc lands so close to the basket that the thrower might hit their head on the basket while picking up the disc.<\/p>\n High-speed stability<\/strong> (see Turn) – The third number of the common four-number flight rating of a disc.<\/p>\n Holing out<\/strong> \u2013 Finishing a hole by getting the disc in the basket.<\/p>\n Honors<\/strong> \u2013 Earning the right to throw first by getting the best score on the previous hole.<\/p>\n Hyzer<\/strong> – When a player throws a disc at an angle (for a RHBH player) that has the right side of the disc higher than the left upon release. Can be used to hyzer flip a disc or increase the amount of fade to the left.<\/p>\n Hyzer flip<\/strong> \u2013 When a disc is thrown on a hyzer angle and it rotates (flips) and flies flat.<\/p>\n Island<\/strong> \u2013 An area considered inbounds but surrounded by areas that are out of bounds.<\/p>\n Infinite Discs<\/strong> \u2013 The best place on the planet to buy discs. The best prices, best selection, best service, and photos of every disc.<\/p>\n Jump putt<\/strong> \u2013 A technique used for putting outside of the 10-meter circle. A player jumps toward the basket while putting to give the disc more speed and a longer flight.<\/p>\n Kick<\/strong> – The change of direction a disc has when it hits a tree or other object. “Kicks” may be favorable or unfavorable.<\/p>\n Lay-up<\/strong> \u2013 When a player attempts to get their disc near the basket for an easy putt.<\/p>\n Lid<\/strong> – This term is used to describe Frisbees or discs with thin rims that float and fly more like traditional freestyle discs. Discs like the Discraft Rattler, Innova Birdie, Polecat, and Sonic are prime examples of “lids”.<\/p>\n Lie<\/strong> \u2013 The spot where a disc comes to rest. A player can leave the disc where it is to mark the lie, or use a mini marker.<\/p>\n Line<\/strong> \u2013 A route that a player could throw their disc. A well planned hole may have several different lines to accommodate different throwing styles<\/p>\n Low-speed stability<\/strong> (see Fade) – The fourth number of the common four-number flight rating of a disc.<\/p>\n Mando<\/strong> \u2013 Short for \u2018mandatory\u2019. The route a disc must take around an object, such as a tree or pole. Usually, an arrow will mark the direction the disc must take. With double mandos, the disc must pass between the two objects.<\/p>\n Marker (or marker disc)<\/strong> \u2013 The mini disc used to mark a lie.<\/p>\n Meathook<\/strong> – A disc that is VERY overstable is commonly referred to as a meathook. Meathook discs will hyzer out very quickly after release.<\/p>\n Midrange<\/strong> \u2013 A disc used for shorter shots or approaches. Midrange discs have slower speeds than drivers and thinner rims (wings).<\/p>\n Mini marker (or mini)<\/strong> \u2013 A small disc used to mark the lie of a disc. It is placed in front of the disc (toward the basket) and the disc is picked up. The thrower\u2019s foot must be within 30cm of the mini on the next throw.<\/p>\n Mulligan<\/strong> – A second chance or redo on a shot. Mulligans are often sold for fundraisers at charity disc golf tournaments.<\/p>\n Newbie<\/strong> – Inexperienced disc golfers new to the game.<\/p>\n Niced<\/strong> – When a player complements a shot while in the air and then something bad happens such as hitting a tree, missing a putt, or going out of bounds.<\/p>\n Noodle Arm<\/strong> – Description for a disc golfer that cannot throw very far.<\/p>\n Nose<\/strong> – The front edge of the disc.<\/p>\n OB (out of bounds)<\/strong> \u2013 An area outside the playing area of a course. Discs landing OB result in a penalty stroke.<\/p>\n Overhead shot<\/strong> \u2013 Also known as overhand. A type of throw where the disc is released in an upward motion. Usually with a tomahawk or thumber grip.<\/p>\n Overstable<\/strong> \u2013 A disc that will curve and fade hard. This fade is a curve to the left on a RHBH throw.<\/p>\n Par<\/strong> \u2013 The expected number of throws it will take to get in the basket from the tee pad.<\/p>\n Parked<\/strong> \u2013 When the disc lands next to or under the basket on a drive or approach.<\/p>\n PDGA<\/strong> – The Professional Disc Golf Association. This is the governing body for disc golf that establishes rules and technical standards for tournament play.<\/p>\n Penalty stroke<\/strong> \u2013 An extra stroke a player received by going OB, missing a mando, or violating a rule.<\/p>\n Peninsula<\/strong> \u2013 An inbounds area similar to an island, only not completely surrounded by OB.<\/p>\n Pizza putt<\/strong> (see Turbo putt) \u2013 A style of putting where the putt is made high in the air above the head.<\/p>\n Power grip<\/strong> \u2013 A backhand grip used for maximum distance. 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Rim Width<\/strong> – This disc golf term describes how wide the rim of a disc is, also known as “wing.”<\/p>\n