Discus Throw Training Tips Shop for Discus Throw Equipment Non-throwing drills for the discus Need help with developing discus throwing technique? Go here Winding The thrower practices the winding motion. The athlete needs to learn how to properly set up the start of the throw. This drill is works on the whole winding motion, not […]
Glide Shot Put Technique Chart
Shot Put Coaching The purpose of the glide is to enable the thrower to get in an optimal power position to deliver the implement with more velocity directed into the shot than from a standing put. Gains of 10% to 20% from the standing throw are expected which could be the difference between first place […]
Transfer of Training in Sports
Exercise Transfer in Sports How movements transfer to athletic performance is part of the evaluation process in exercise selection. The goal of any program is to use exercises with a positive transfer of training. Exercises that relate to the athletic qualities needed for an event will have the highest transfer rate. Modern training programs emphasize […]
How to Organize Javelin Throw Training
Training for the javelin is a combination of throws training similar to shot put and discus throwers with elements of sprint training. Javelin throwers need to train as speed and power athletes like throwers, jumpers and sprinters. In addition, javelin drills and skills should be a part of all training sessions. Day 1: Javelin, Jumps […]
Discus Throw Coaching Tips
Discus throwing can be broken down into different phases with different coaching points for each position of the discus throw. The thrower faces the back of the circle with the feet shoulder width apart, with the knees bent and the arms down by the sides. The preparation position will demonstrate some forward tilt, similar to […]
Ulf Timmermann Shot Put Training
Timmermann on Shot Put as told to Dave Caster by Ulf Timmermann Introduction: Timmermann on DDR Weight Training, Month by Month: Athlete Example in Squat Training Outline: Franka Dietzsch Athlete Example in Bench Press / Jerk / Snatch Training Outline: Ulf Timmermann September-Month 1: Build-Up (Basic) Bench: Dumbbell presses, 4 days per week. Day 1: […]
Peak Training Shot Put and Discus
Learn shot put and discus throw training for the peak of the season with this brief guide for coaches to follow at the end of the year. Coaches need to use the correct shot put training and discus throw training at the end of the season. A good rule of the thumb is 30-40% of the […]
Throwing Biomechanics
Release velocity, release angle and release height are the three major biomechanical factors related to throwing distance according to Introduction to Coaching: the Official Guide to Teaching Athletics (Thompson, 2009). The shot put, discus throw and other throwing events in track and field have several biomechanical applications that will have an influence on technique and throwing distance. […]