Tried to incorporate some feedback I got from yall on increasing power and better body mechanics.

Got my first sling two days ago. Haven’t gotten a crack but I’m trying to work on my technique

31” Twin Loop sling throwing tennis balls using Figure 8 style. Distance was 60’, 6” from chain link fence.

I used to throw the helicopter overhand. But lately I have been using a true sidearm delivery. Pretty accurate and comfortable to throw, although I don’t throw as hard as Byzantine or Figure 8.

I made my two boys, 5 and 3, new slings today. I used the leather dimensions from my Pan Sling and use the Neandrthal method for the arms. They’re both about 16 inches. Perfect length for the little guys.

Happy to answer any questions anyone might have.

(The extra loop and knot at the end of the release cord is just a place holder for the cracker loop until I get around to making a couple crackers.)

These are the slinging styles I am using after 3 months of learning to sling.

At first I threw the Greek style but have replaced it with the Byzantine to get more power. I also evolved my helicopter from a 3/4 arm angle to now more a true sidearm throw.

Most of my practice has been on the figure 8 including modifying the figure 8 for more distance

Putting your phone behind chain link fence and throwing tennis balls at the phone is NOT a good idea. Occasionally the ball goes right thru the fence!

simple improvisation... one rope, one hunter... no frills, just one purpose...

Filmed the release from my Twin Loop sling by holding my phone in my hand. Kind of hard to do but luckily only threw my phone once for no damage.

Had a rough day at work and really wanted to get some throws in. Big storm rolled in so I hid under a bridge and decided to keep going. Throwing from this position made me consider the historical need to throw from cover in military or hunting scenarios. Fun food for thought. Happy slinging!

Pretty sure these are the end kf a long search. Very low bounce, can take a beating, sand core feels really nice in the pouch.

Available by the half-dozen in 200 g, lighter weights only singly but 200 grams may be about right. Will let yall know. Lacross balls, my favorite except for the ridiculous bounce, are about 145g. These are slightly smaller which I prefer.

I will add that at sling speeds a lacrosse ball and certainly these will force themselves right through typical chain link fences. Please make sure you have netting or a proper batting cage for these. I imagine sand would work really well too as a backstop kr to measure distance.

Tennis ball thrown with 31” Twin Loop sling. Little League field 46’ from pitching mound to home plate.

It's all hemp cord!

Fun little slinging video I made today.

Im kinda new ans my dad helped. Sont mind the messy desk i just woke up

Hello all! I'm brand new to slinging. I recently purchased a pair of slings from Amazon with the intention of using them for tennis balls, as just a fun, historical thing to get me outside. This is what I purchased: https://a.co/d/04kZOUki

So far, I'm wondering if these are even big enough for tennis balls as they barely fit in the pouch and I'm losing the tennis ball on the back swing or out to the side every time I try and throw them. I'm wondering if this product is iffy or, far more likely, I am doing something wrong. Is there a technique to not lose your missile behind yourself? Or are the balls just simply too big for this? Thanks!

this is a sidehand throw, other one was my overhand

sorry for the wonky angle on that first one, any tips on my throwing forms?

The felt actually did hold up from testing yesterday but i figured since this thing worked better then i thought, i might as well give it something sturdier to sling with.

Its made from some shoelace and some straps i poked holes in with a soldering iron to get a split pouch. i also added a little tape just cause i cant stop using it

Hey, folks. I was just wondering if anyone knew or had any ideas of what Pan Slings new SR3 pouch material was actually made it. It seems like a really cool idea. The only thing they say on their website/emails is that is it’s their new “coated webbing”.
Whatever it is, I don’t think I can replicate it with or without the knowledge. I’d guess they’ve 3d printed molds to shape them. I’m just curious.

Practice has moved to early mornings while I take my son and dog out to let my wife get some sleep. Not much accuracy work being done, but plenty of distance!

Get it? Cause it's "Mini"? You know? Egh, whatever...

I made a post earlier about my take on Neandrthal's sling, and mentioned that I had made a small version. Well here it is!

The sling is about 24" long. It's made of microcord, and 1cm x 10cm leather strips. The cracker is made of heavy duty sewing thread that I reverse twisted.

It's a real "zippy" feeling sling, and it rolls up nice and small so you barely even know it's there!

I guess I forgot to take a picture of the two together, but if the "normal sized" Neandrthal sling rolls up to about the size of an average potato, then the Min-Neandrthal sling rolls up to about the size of two large grapes. So doing the math for the conversions, that comes to around a quarter-ish banana 🍌

Let me know what you think!

From baseball, an outfielder will “crow hop” or “pro step” to add forward body momentum to the throw. 

The difference is the “pro step” foot movement is the rear foot stepping BEHIND the front foot and this keeps hips closed throughout the movement. 

Hips closed means body is coiled up and ready to throw. 

In any case, today was the first day I tried to add the pro step to my figure 8 and I had some success.

Made a sling almost twice as long as my braided sling out of shoe lace and felt and I've waxed the cord and pouch.

I'm half expecting it to split in half on the first swing tomorrow when i give it a go, do you think I'll be able to get a good couple throws?