The glide shot put technique is a simple technique; however, it can create problems that will decrease throwing distance when not performed correctly. Throwing the shot put with the glide technique is an unusual skill for beginners since the thrower faces the opposite direction of the toss. Make sure young throwers can physically handle the […]
Hammer Throw Turns with Medicine Ball
The hammer throw is one of the more difficult technical events to learn. After the basic turning action is taught, turning and throwing medicine balls like a hammer is the first drill I use to teach multiple turns and releases. Since the winding action in the hammer throw takes time to perfect with the hammer, […]
Javelin Throw Practice
Javelin Throw Practice 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. Coaches […]
How to Shot Put -The Glide
Glide Shot Put The glide style of shot putting has many outstanding technical throwers since the days of Parry O’Brien started facing the opposite way of the put. Two technical styles have survived over the last several decades. Of the top-level gliders in the world, most of the athletes are using the short-long style of […]
Discus Throwing
Discus Throw The start and the wind up are critical to set up the throw. The wind up is very individualistic, but for the beginner, the simpler the better. One preliminary swing is enough to establish a rhythm to start the throw and should be simple and consistent. Most of the speed developed in a […]
Shot Put Discus Variable Weights
Throwing heavy and light implements can help throwers develop particular needs such as speed and specific strength. Using lighter implements develops speed and specific strength is developed with heavier implements. The three methods below account for the percentage each implement is thrown during the practice session. Throwing MethodsBalanced: 33% standard weight, 33% heavy weight, 33% […]