Team MVP [Smarter Every] Practice Round | Worlds 2025 | Nokia
The Team MVP practice round at Nokia, Finland's Beast course marks an exciting moment in the lead-up to the World Championships. Eagle and Mai Vilman, a renowned Estonian disc golf legend, take on the challenging 320-foot par three hole one, considered a crucial test of skill and focus. As they navigate this iconic hole, they share their strategies for tackling the tricky shot, including the use of hexes and range lines to achieve stability and control. With Eagle's guidance, Mai Vilman gains confidence in his shot, demonstrating the importance of positive self-talk in high-pressure situations. The practice round showcases the duo's camaraderie and expertise, providing valuable insight into the mental preparation required for success in competitive disc golf.
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Welcome to the beast >> back in Nokia, Finland, World Championship week. It is Monday. >> I'm here with Eagle. >> What are you thinking? >> I'm thinking that this is my last practice round before the World Championships. I'm really excited because we're at the Beast, one of my top 20 favorite courses in the entire world. Okay, top 10. And uh it's an amazing property, probably one of the best places to showcase this fall. It's home to the biggest crowds and it's just a a spectacle to behold. >> And I think we need a special guest for a special occasion. First time on the practice round, Estonian disc golf legend. We have Mai Vilman. >> Welcome team MVP. Welcome to the practice round. Are you ready? >> Yeah, I'm ready. >> Are you scared? >> A little bit. >> Perfect. Let's go. >> All right. Me, too. Let's go. >> Welcome to my favorite hole one on tour. It is probably the most welcoming start to a big serious course in the world. It's a short little 320 foot par three, little right to left baby fade. It's a putter shot, but I still throw a hex because I'm old and slow. And this shot is to give my uh cardmates confidence. >> Really? >> Yeah. Look, please miss it. That's supposed to make me feel confident. >> See, now you feel better on your shot. >> All right. I think this year I'm going range on this hole just because I can I like the stability because it's not going to fade too much, but if I put it on hiser, it's going to move gradually to the left and it's not going to go far past it hopefully. >> Perfect. >> Yes. >> Oh, that's always the best feeling in the world. >> When you throw a terrible shot and you park it. I think uh I'm playing with tempo this hole. I need to finish a little bit left. So, let's see. Seems like a good finish. >> Oh, looks real good. >> That's what it's supposed to look like. Oh, >> yeah. >> I like pipe >> it might be even closer. Good shots. Good shots. >> This is the putt you want on hole one. Absolute death putt. It's a bogey. >> You think you've birdied this hole more times than...
