Intro to the Discus Throw
GOAL •
Propel implement as far as possible without causing damage to oneself.
RULES •
Implement must be certified for weight and diameter.
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Must exit back half of circle under control after implement lands
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Implement must land in sector
SAFETY •
Safety should always be stressed in all of the throwing events. Whether in practice or competition , athletes, and others around the throwing area need to be educated and aware of the risks and the need to pay attention.
THE DISCUS THROW •
The Grip
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Windup
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Sweep
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Middle
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Power Position
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Release/Finish
THE GRIP •
Bisect Discus • Hold back half • Thumb and forefinger perpendicular
THE WINDUP •
Wind around right leg
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Arms perpendicular
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Lock disc back
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Rhythm
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No need to over-wind
THE SWEEP •
Right foot leads
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Toe up, long leg
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Left foot does not turn beyond right sector line
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Left knee down at 90 degrees
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Vertical left leg
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See where you are going
THE MIDDLE •
Backward 7
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Tight knees through single support
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Outside of right foot
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Upper body relaxed/arms long
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Let the circle come up to you
THE POWER POSITION •
Heel-toe relationship
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Open left foot
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Outside of right foot
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Chin with sternum
COMMON ERRORS Rushing out of the back Over-rotating in entry
Throwing the left arm/shoulder into the throw Not waiting for the lower body to act
KEYS TO REMEMBER Keep right foot down as long as possible in entry Slow to fast – allow the throw to develop
Active lower body Good power position
Throw starts from the ground up
DRILLS Power Throw Progression Hurdle Drill
Shuffle Progression Walking throw
THANK YOU For all slides and free ebook Shot Put and Discus Drills: The CoachTheThrows Guide, go to www.shotputanddiscusdrills.com
Questions – Contact me at [email protected]
Propel implement as far as possible without causing damage to oneself.
RULES •
Implement must be certified for weight and diameter.
•
Must exit back half of circle under control after implement lands
•
Implement must land in sector
SAFETY •
Safety should always be stressed in all of the throwing events. Whether in practice or competition , athletes, and others around the throwing area need to be educated and aware of the risks and the need to pay attention.
THE DISCUS THROW •
The Grip
•
Windup
•
Sweep
•
Middle
•
Power Position
•
Release/Finish
THE GRIP •
Bisect Discus • Hold back half • Thumb and forefinger perpendicular
THE WINDUP •
Wind around right leg
•
Arms perpendicular
•
Lock disc back
•
Rhythm
•
No need to over-wind
THE SWEEP •
Right foot leads
•
Toe up, long leg
•
Left foot does not turn beyond right sector line
•
Left knee down at 90 degrees
•
Vertical left leg
•
See where you are going
THE MIDDLE •
Backward 7
•
Tight knees through single support
•
Outside of right foot
•
Upper body relaxed/arms long
•
Let the circle come up to you
THE POWER POSITION •
Heel-toe relationship
•
Open left foot
•
Outside of right foot
•
Chin with sternum
COMMON ERRORS Rushing out of the back Over-rotating in entry
Throwing the left arm/shoulder into the throw Not waiting for the lower body to act
KEYS TO REMEMBER Keep right foot down as long as possible in entry Slow to fast – allow the throw to develop
Active lower body Good power position
Throw starts from the ground up
DRILLS Power Throw Progression Hurdle Drill
Shuffle Progression Walking throw
THANK YOU For all slides and free ebook Shot Put and Discus Drills: The CoachTheThrows Guide, go to www.shotputanddiscusdrills.com
Questions – Contact me at [email protected]
