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Gatekeeper MediaAugust 27, 2022

Ricky Wysocki Practices Jones Supreme 18 (2022 Pro Worlds Preview)

Ricky Wysocki puts his skills to the test as he prepares for the 2022 Pro Worlds at Jones Supreme 18, a challenging course that demands precision and control. The professional disc golfer is trying out new slammers, sharing with viewers why he believes they're effective despite their lack of glide. With a focus on wind resistance, Ricky breaks down his thought process when facing strong gusts and shares tips on how to adjust his strategy accordingly. Join Ricky as he takes you through his pre-tournament preparation, discussing everything from the nuances of crosswind shots to his personal experience with injury prevention in disc golf. Filmed during a busy practice session at Jones Supreme 18, this video offers an intimate look into Ricky's mindset and techniques, providing valuable insights for both casual and competitive players alike.

Watch Ricky Wysocki practice with the Jones Supreme 18 before the 2022 Pro Worlds. Get a glimpse into his techniques ahead of the big tournament.

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Video Transcript

oh yeah you need to try my new slammers you do they're super they don't go anywhere but it's a good thing they don't glide in a good way though try one more not bad out of the gate no hit the island i like that right side i guess throw one more that was a harp okay yeah slammer doesn't quite have enough glide i don't think hey that one might yeah all right we're good thanks guys so what are we doing out here rick so we're just going to play 18 holes out here at jones i'm gonna throw some shots kind of talk talk you guys through what um what goes through my head when i'm preparing for a tournament like worlds you know got the first hole here island hole i'm gonna throw a couple harp shots got some got a little bit of crosswind so i'm just kind of seeing what my disc does in the in the crosswind and that way when i step up to the tournament i know exactly what this kind of wind is going to do in this situation so i'm learning something on every hole paying attention to the wind paying attention to how my disk reacts in the wind and we're trying something out a little different today i'll be following rick along with a mic going handheld and uh trying a new style it's a little busy here today yeah it's pretty busy the country club is uh isn't open until three so everyone's over here practicing before they can go over there it's funny actually my arm i have like a dead arm i went to practice yesterday at hammond park nine hole course and i was uh literally putting for like two hours to the point where now my shoulder literally barely like barely like works so i mean that's where i've actually been noticing that's where my shoulder pain is coming from i'll practice so much that i'll actually get a dead arm and that's what's been happening in the last couple weeks is i i just figured i put two and two together i'll go on these like two two and a half hour putting putting sessions and literally the next day i can't even move my my shoulder just so much yeah just just extending your arm and going through the...

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