hyzer
n.— «The “angle of hyzer” refers to the angle the “side” of the disc (9 o’clock for throwing from the left side of the body, or 3 o’clock for throwing from the right side) makes with the ground. A disc which is held flat has no hyzer.» —“Re: hyzer (was: Re: Forehand throw technique)” by Stephen Vinoski (vinoski@apollo.hp.com) Usenet: rec.sport.disc June 7, 1991. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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