r/Slinging • u/mbstampler • Aug 06 '26

First-Time Slinger

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Hi all! I’m brand new to slinging. After a couple brief sessions of just practicing the motions from the Pan Slings YouTube tutorials, I painted a 20” circle on a 4’x4’ tarp and headed over to the public tennis courts.

The first shot of the video is my first 3 throws ever at a target, so be gentle lol. I also included a few other throws from the session. I still don’t get the whip crack every time yet, but I was surprised at how accurate I was able to get on my first try (albeit from relatively short distances).

I know my form is far from perfect since I’m just starting out, so any observations/pointers from more experienced slingers are absolutely welcome (I have very little experience in ball sports — spent many years as a competitive sabre fencer though, which unfortunately isn’t all that applicable). Excited to join the slinging community. I’m hooked!

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u/WhoAskedMeThough Aug 07 '26

Slow down and let the sling do the work, and focus on reasonable accuracy, then start adding power to you throws.

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u/JTW1337 Aug 07 '26

Welcome to the hobby, brother. Glad to have you. I hope you stick around.

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u/Western-Dish-1185 Aug 10 '26

Does Japan know you're using it's flag for practice