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 * This is a draft skeleton of a Wikibook with the working title "A Round of Disc Golf".
 * Using description and pictures, Disc Golf practice, rules and procedures are illustrated by playing a round on the fictitious "Maydup Disc Golf Course".
 * The images for this course will be made using holes from various actual courses, each selected to best illustrate the learning points for this lesson.
 * This book structure attempts to produce a "readable" Wikibook that would work as a print or eBook if desired in the future.
 * Thus, it tends to avoid the "collection of Wikipedia articles" structure.
 * The focus is in breadth with just enough depth and references to inform the reader of a topic and how to find more if desired.
 * Target audience is the beginner or near beginner
 * Tone is that of a mentor explaining what they've learned, knowing the the mentee will take what they want and run with it.
 * There is no absolutely "right way".
 * respect the reader.

Preface

 * Purpose and structure of the book, suggested use

Introduction

 * What is Disc Golf and what is a "round"

Disc Flight
This section describes some basic concepts regarding the flight of discs, and of disc golf discs in particular, and introduces terms that will be used in the rest of the book.
 * parts of a disc: flight plate, rim
 * spin, speed, orientation
 * stable, understable, overstable
 * wobble, OAT?!?
 * Wind, air density, disc condition

Disc Selections
Additional terms
 * disc golf discs vs other discs
 * Basic types
 * plastics
 * weight
 * color
 * sources
 * inFlight Guide, online disc descriptions, etc
 * how many discs
 * beginners
 * disc rating systems - they are relative

Disc Skills
basic grips and throwing styles (including terms)
 * grips
 * throws
 * body and footwork
 * practice - why do it, some suggestions, diff between practice and play

A Disc Golf Course

 * What is a Disc Golf course?
 * 18 holes make a course
 * Finding a Course
 * PDGA, dgcoursereview
 * course maps
 * description of a typical hole
 * tee sign walk-through
 * multiple tees
 * multiple pin placements
 * may not see the pin
 * scoring

Warmup

 * importance
 * suggested techniques

Hole 1
[short, pin seen, open obvious flight line]
 * Tee signs
 * novice tee
 * avoiding foot fault
 * lie
 * marking a lie
 * point of contact

Topics Awaiting Inclusion
These topics should be included in future "Hole #" chapters or considered in a reshuffling of topics
 * controlling glide
 * layups
 * look for all available flight lines (incl rollers and pancakes) shot selection, know your strengths and weaknesses
 * obstacles and illegal movement of them
 * wind
 * footing
 * OB
 * mandos
 * Disc vs Chain - blow-throughs, bounce-offs, etc

Beyond the Basics

 * complex throws
 * throwing: the last split second - hand location on disc, snap, rip from hand
 * Tournaments
 * other "games" of Disc Golf
 * fun stuff
 * glow
 * beepers/locators
 * disc launchers
 * study topics and research
 * portable baskets
 * disc cam
 * grow the sport and the future

Appendix: Glossary I - Terms from the Text
Recap list of all terms defined in text

Appendix: Glossary II - Additional Terms
List of terms/synonyms not used in the text (incl slang, etc)
 * overmold

Appendix: Rules and Etiquette
Recap list of basic rules and etiquette mentioned in the text.
 * Mention PDGA as the official rules of the sport.
 * refer to the chapters when each was defined?!?
 * indicate "new" topics not mentioned in the text

Appendix: Grips and Throws
Recap of the grips/throws mentioned, as well as a number of others