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There are many different names for disc golf shots, hole shapes, equipment, achievements, etc., and some may vary by region or player preference. Here are some of the most common disc golf terms you'll hear tossed around...

2 Metre Rule: A rarely used rule that states if the disc comes to rest more than 2m above the ground you must take a penalty stroke to bring it down.

Ace: A hole in one, where the disc is thrown directly from tee to basket.

Air Bounce: When the disc seems to move up and down rapidly during its flight due to wind.

Anhyzer: A throw that curves toward the body in the air due to the angle of release.

Approach Shot: A mid-range throw aimed at getting closer to the basket.

Backhand: A throw executed with the back of the hand facing the target.

Basket: The target for each hole, consisting of a metal basket with chains to catch the disc.

Birdie: A score of one stroke under par on a hole.

Bogey: Completing a hole in one stroke more than par.

Casual relief: A relief option allowing players to move their disc away from obstacles that are not part of the course.

Circle 1: The area within 10 metres of the basket.

Circle 2: The area between 10 and 20 metres from the basket.

Drive: The initial throw off the tee, typically using a driver disc.

Fairway: The part of the course between the tee and the basket.

Forehand: A throw executed with the palm facing the target.

Frisbee Golf: Another name for disc golf.

Frolf: Another name for disc golf.

Hyzer: A throw that curves away from the body in the air due to the angle of release.

OB (Out of Bounds): When the disc lands outside the designated boundaries of the course.

Par: The standard number of strokes for completing a hole.

PDGA: Professional Disc Golf Association.

Putter Shot: A short-range shot aimed at getting the disc into the basket.

RHBH: Right Handed Backhand.

RHFH: Right Handed Forehand.

Roller: A throw that involves the disc rolling along the ground.

Sanctioned: A tournament that is registered with and approved by the PDGA.

Stable: A stable disc is one that flies relatively straight during its flight.

Stroke: A single throw.

Target: The target for each hole, consisting of a metal basket with chains to catch the disc.

Understable: An understable disc is one that tends to curve toward the body during its flight.

Upshot: A shot aimed at getting close to the basket after the drive.