A roller shot in disc golf is a throwing technique where the disc is thrown with a specific motion that causes it to roll along the ground after it lands. This can be a useful shot for getting around obstacles or for adding distance to a throw.
To throw a roller shot, players should start with the proper grip and stance. The power grip is the most common grip for this shot, where the disc is held with the fingers wrapped around the rim and the thumb on the top of the disc. The player should stand with their feet shoulder-width apart, bend their knees slightly and keep their weight on the back foot.
For a backhand roller, the player should release the disc at an angle by bending backwards when throwing, this will create the angle necessary for the disc to roll when it lands. The player should then bring the disc behind their back and bring it forward with a fluid motion.
For a forehand roller, at the point of release, the player should snap their wrist downwards, this will cause the disc to rotate on its vertical axis and make it roll after it lands.
The angle and spin of the disc when thrown will impact the angle in which it lands and how long the disc stays up for. More spin produces longer roller shots. Throwing roller shots in the wind can be tricky and can produce some shots that roll in an unintended direction.
Practicing the roller shot in an open field will help you figure out the angle of release and see the results of different angles the disc hits the ground at when it starts rolling. A rolling disc will roll differently depending on the type of disc and the stability of the disc.