The Backhand
02/07/08 20:13
The air is crisp and there's a cold wind out of the
North. I stand on the concrete tee pad, right
shoulder to the basket, and watch my breath float
away on the breeze. I grip the disc with the thumb
and forefinger of my right hand and begin raising it
up and to my left as I step forward with my right
foot, turning slightly to my left, away from the
basket. The pad is covered with loose, sandy red
Oklahoma soil, so my steps are careful and unhurried.
Pivoting on my right foot, I take a small backward
step with the left. My back is now fully to the
basket. I plant my left foot and take a big step back
and around with my right, my body and arm following.
I bring the disc through from high to low, snapping
my wrist, imparting maximum spin. I let it go with a
slight rightward tilt so it'll cut into the wind and
it feels good leaving my hand. It turns into the wind
and rides it, going long and continuing to turn
right. It lands in the street, out of bounds, where
it is immediately run over by a 30-year old
customized Ford Econoline van. Double bogey. Sigh.
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