Standing Throw The shot-putter sets up the upper body similar to the crunch drill with the left arm down. The left leg is lifted up 4-8 inches off the ground to simulate the right to left action in the throw. The delivery phase is the same as the full throw. The width of the base […]
Discus Throw Training Practice Plan
The thrower needs to develop technique with a practice focusing on execution, not distance. Early season practices need to include teaching progressions of the shot put and discus throw with drills, partial throws, and slower full throws to establish technique. Throwing Practice Progressions Author: Scott Cappos Discus Throw Session 1 Teaching Progression x10 each drill […]
Glide Shot Put Training Practice Plan
Throwing Practice Progressions: Workouts for the shot put and discus throw combine speed, strength, and technique as well as activities that improve overall athletic abilities and maximize performance. Coaches need to organize workouts based on the demands of the shot put and discus throw and the athlete’s individual needs. Glide Shot Put *Unless noted the […]
Shot Put and Discus Warm Up Routines
Warm Up and Training Design Shot Put and Discus Throw Shot put and discus training programs combine speed, strength and technique, warmup routines should reflect these elements also. Coaches develop training programs with the end result in mind, getting the best throws at major championship events. The throwing coach can organize practice several ways, however, the […]
Shot Put and Discus Videos
Standing throw, glide shot put teaching progression, spin shot put teaching progression and discus throw progression. Includes drills with detailed coaching points and excellent demonstrations from elite throwers.If you do not know where to start with your young throwers or need advanced drills to get your throwers to the next level, this video series is […]
Shot Put Rotational and Glide Technique Comparison
The glide seems better suited for tall, largely built athletes. The glide has more consistent results and is easier to execute. On the negative side, the glide has a limited force application and speed development across the ring. For example, a good technical glider thrower may add 10% from the standing throw to the glide […]
Shot Put Rotational Technique
For beginning throwers, a wind up can cause problems with balance and consistency; therefore, a static start is recommended for novice throwers in the rotational technique. The athlete should go into a slight squat straddling in the center of the ring at the rear of the circle, with the flat feet about shoulder width apart. […]
Glide Shot Put Technique Corrections
Not executing the glide shot put technique properly can inhibit performance; some common technical errors in the glide shot put that when corrected, will increase performance. It is crucial as coaches to identify the technical mistake and fix the problem quickly before the habit becomes ingrained into the technique. Errors and Corrections Part 2 Power […]