Tricks Archive

Backhand

The traditional disc throw is the Backhand. From training to performance, the Backhand, while not the sexiest throw, is probably the most important.

Screw Vault

The Screw Vault is a moving reverse vault. the dog is set up behind the handler and commits to the rebound before or as the handler turns around. to e…

Backwards Thru-n-Flip

Sometimes tricks bleed together and become something new. the Backwards Through combined with a Flip creates a dynamic new skill.

Around Counter Clock

The staple set up move in the game of disc the around creates timing & teamwork hooking dog up with handler and creating flow. This is the Counter Cl…

Around the World

The Around the World is a foundational disc dog pattern that can and should be used for world class training and performance.

Counter Clockwise Flank

Think of the Counter Clockwise Flank like Side position at a distance. when your dog is working out on your right.

Through Clock

The Through is an important set up move. It bridges the front and back of the handler, allowing for dynamic and elastic Team Movement.

Counter Clock Twist

Dog spins 360° in Clockwise or Counter Clockwise fashion. Add flash on the fly to any trick or sequence.

Fakie Spin

Dog does a flip from the handler's body similar to a flyball box turn, clockwise or counter clockwise, with no intent to catch a disc

Overhand Wrist Flip

The Overhand Wrist Flip (chicken wing) is a counter clock spinning disc toss. It is a foundational throw in disc dog freestyle.

Zig Zag

The Zig Zag is a foundational disc dog pattern. The dog catches a series of 4 discs and reverses field between each catch in a zig zag pattern.

Chest Vault

Dog leaps up and vaults over the handler, front to back, from the handler's chest.

Front Cross

change working sides with the Front Cross. move from the Clockwise Flank to the Counter Clock Flank with the dog turning towards the handler.

Clockwise Spin

dog spins 360° in Clockwise or Counter Clockwise fashion. mastery over the Clockwise and Counter Clockwise Spins means you can add flash on the fly t…

Yachi Vault

The Yachi Vault is a moving back vault modeled on a martial arts spin-kick. it requires cuing of direction, verbal vault discrimination...

Dog Catch

Dog catches disc, handler catches dog. Great performances have the occasional slow and sentimental moments. take a moment with your dog and share it w…

Rear Cross

The Rear Cross asks the dog to turn away from the disc and the handler. it's a great piece of Flatwork that can relieve pressure as well as drop jaws

Big Over

The Big Over is pretty much just your most impressive over. Your big over should be properly timed, thrown before the dog leaves the ground, and shoul…

Cued Bite

The Cued Bite is a powerful tool in dog sports. A Cued Bite in disc dog has the dog biting and taking the disc from the handler's hand on cue.

Clockwise Flank

Think of the Clockwise Flank like heel position at a distance. when your dog is working out on your left, facing the same direction as you, you are wo…