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Discus Throw Basics Video

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Non-throwing drills for the discus 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 just winding again and again; it prepares the athlete for the next phase of the throw. Wind and […]

Javelin Throwing

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Don’t Train Your Javelin Throwers like Shot Putters Throwing Program for the Javelin Throwing Athlete (Tossing program to be completed first) Mark J. Fletcher, MD Progress through each step below, throwing the javelin without pain in order to advance to the next phase.  All  throwing should be done in the presence of your coach or athletic trainer […]

Discus Throw Drills

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Discus Throw Drills and Teaching Progression Drill 1: Winding Drill 2: Wind and step out Drill 3: Wind, step out, step to the middle Drill 4: Wind, step out, step to the middle, turn to power position ​Non-throwing drills for the discus WindingThe thrower practices the winding motion. The athlete needs to learn how to […]

Medicine Ball Shot Put Introduction

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Digital Track and Field’s medicine ball teaching progression will help your athletes learn the basic release and body positions for the shot put. This basic approach is used to teach beginners how to put the shot using a light medicine ball but can also be used for strength development with heavier medicine ball throws.

Instagram Hammer Throw

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Instagram post on the hammer throw by Coach Scott Cappos at the University of Nebraska; videos of top throwers, coaching drills and more. @scottcappos [instagram-feed includewords=”#hammer, hammerthrow, hammer, #hammerthrow, weight, weightthrow, #weight, #weightthrow, whammer,#whammer”]

Instagram Javelin Throw

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Instagram post with #javelin or javelin throw by Coach Scott Cappos at the University of Nebraska; including videos of top throwers, coaching drills and more. @scottcappos [instagram-feed includewords=”#javelin, javelin, #javelinthrow, javelin throw”]

Instagram Shot Put and Discus Throw

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Instagram post on the shot put and discus throw by Coach Scott Cappos at the University of Nebraska. Post include videos of top throwers, coaching drills and more. @scottcappos [instagram-feed includewords=”#shot, #shotput, #shot-put, #discus, #discusthrow, shot-put, discus, discusthrow, shot, put, shotput, discus throw”]

Discus Throw Coaching Tips

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Back of the Discus Circle WIND UP ▸ Weight balance ▸ Rotation of the shoulders ▸ Discus height ▸ Left leg drop and drive SINGLE SUPPORT (LEFT LEG) ▸ Left knee drop ▸ Right leg pick up and sweep ▸ Left arm inside the knee ▸ Discus height Drive to the Middle NO SUPPORT ▸ […]

Javelin Throw Sample Winter Training Day

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Javelin Throw Training (Off-Season Sample) Warm Up: Active Dynamic Drills 2×30 meters each exercise Easy skips with arm circles Walking knee hugs Backward walking knee hugs Backward skipping with arm circles Jogging grapevine Dynamic build ups Two Arm Medicine Ball Throws: (1 kilo women – 2 kilo men)  1 step throw x10 each way 3 forward […]

Discus Throw Practice Plan Get Started

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Discus Throw Practice Plan Get Started (Practices 1-5) Daily practice sessions include warm up exercises Sample Dynamic Warm Up 2x30m each exercise Tip: start with low velocity movements and build up to higher intensity exercises Walking quad stretch Walking hamstring stretch Walking side lunges Walking forward lunge with twist Jogging carioca Jogging high knee Jogging […]

Teaching The Hammer Throw Lesson 4

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In the final lesson of the hammer throw, we will discuss the release and review drill progressions for the novice hammer thrower. In addition, release drills and hammer throw specific medicine ball throws will help the thrower better understand how the entire throw fits together, the video covers several hammer throw specific medicine ball throws. […]

Teaching The Hammer Throw Lesson 3

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In lesson 2, the hammer thrower learned how to turn with the ball without winding. Today, we will cover the grip, winding and finally, winding and turning with the hammer. The Hammer Throw Grip The hammer thrower can use tape to cover the fingers for protection or the thrower can use a throwing glove, right […]

Teaching The Hammer Throw Lesson 2

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Hammer Throw Lesson 2 In Hammer Throw Lesson 1, we learned about the basics of the hammer throw and how to turn in the circle. Now, we will discuss turning continuously with other implements and the hammer. Note: Always make sure the hammer thrower turning area is clear and the environment is safe for drills. Hammer […]

Teaching The Hammer Throw Lesson 1

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    Teaching the Hammer Throw Starting Position The thrower and hammer will work as one unit, turning together: the thrower-hammer system will always stay aligned for beginning hammer throwers. Start on the track with the hammer thrower holding a hurdle board or golf club. The thrower will set up with both feet flat, shoulder […]

Hammer Throw Introduction

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Introduction The hammer throw is part of the long tradition of objects being hurled for distance going back thousands of years. The basic concept is similar to other modern track and field events, throw for distance within a given sector and remain within the confines of the throwing area. In the hammer throw, the circle […]

Discus Throw Training Practice Plan

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Discus Throw and Spin Shot Put Throwing Practice Progressions Author: Scott Cappos Discus Throw Session 1 Teaching Progression x10 each drill Start and winding Start to step out Start to step to the middle Start to step to the middle, turn to power position Start and turn to power position Medicine ball throws x5 each […]

Glide Shot Put Training Practice Plan

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Throwing Practice Progressions Glide Shot Put *Unless noted the standard weight shot put  will be used in training -Light medicine balls and shot puts (1-3 pounds under standard weight) 6-8 pounds for high school girls and 8-10 pounds for high school boys The Start Use a basic start for all the drills in the glide progression, […]

Shot Put and Discus Warm Up Routines

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Video: medicine ball throw variations to teach the shot put that can used as part of a general warm up routine for all athletes. [video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”560×315″ width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Warm Up and Training Design Shot Put and Discus Throw Shot put and discus training programs combine speed, strength and technique, warmup […]

Medicine Ball Throw Circuits

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Medicine Ball Throws and Circuit Training Medicine ball training can serve to assist with training objectives in sports performance.  Adding medicine ball exercises as part of the active dynamic routine can help improve overall athletic ability. In addition, medicine ball throws can be part of circuit training for athletes. In most warm up routines, athletes start […]

Digital Track and Field Membership

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View Anywhere/Anytime plus Download Videos Watch 14 Full Length Instructional Videos (on-line access) Download Full Length Videos Instantly Download Videos For Sports Coaching Apps Download Different Drills Every Month Coach with Confidence Develop technique, speed and endurance your athletes need Use training progressions and drills from world-class experts Experience success every season because of your […]

Shot Put and Discus Videos

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Shot Put and Discus Throw Training Videos Instant Download DVD’s only available as part of Digital Track and Field’s Throwing Set  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 […]

Hammer Throw Videos

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This hammer throw video will help you prepare your athletes and teach the three turn throw quickly. Learn teaching progressions and proven technical models with drills for the throwing events. Learning the hammer throw is not easy. Develop the correct coaching sequence for the hammer throw. If you do not know where to start with your young […]

Javelin Throw Videos

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Learn teaching progressions and proven technical models with drills for the throwing events. 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 for you. Instant Access Download Step by Step Teaching Progression Learn Basic Throwing Technique […]

Throwing Videos

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Pick your coaching program or download all four instructional videos instantly plus get Strength Training with Scott Cappos as a free bonus if you order the complete set. Coach Scott Cappos with the help of several elite athletes shows you how to get big throws with technical precision and proper training drills for the shot […]

Glide Technique Style Differences

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Of the top-level gliders in the world, most of the athletes are using the short-long style of throwing. Regardless of the style used, the coach and athlete must find what can work best of that individual. For more information about the glide shot put technique, check this article out https://digitaltrackandfield.com/glide-shot-put-coaching-tips/

Glide Shot Put Back of the Circle

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This video details the start of the glide technique. The glide technique start can be a simple process for beginners.  First, make sure the body is in proper alignment at the back of the circle for the shot put glide technique. The glide technique is set up with the shoulders down with the left arm […]

Shot Put Spin Technique

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    For beginning throwers, a wind up can cause problems with balance and consistency; therefore, a static start is recommended for novice throwers in the spin technique. Static Start 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 […]

Transfer of Training For Throwing Discus

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Transfer of Training by Anatoly Bondarchuk Correlational Interrelationship Between Several Specialized-Preparatory, Specialized-Developmental Exercises and Exercises with Lighter and Heavier Implements With Results in the Discus Throw by Women Athletes Having Various Qualifications Exercise Sports Result, Coefficient of Correlation 40-45m 45-50m 50-55m 55-60m 65-70m 70-75m Throwing a 0.75kg disc 0.886 0.765 0.745 0.820 0.702 0.642 Throwing […]

Hammer Throw Safety

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Hammer Throw Safety The hammer throw is part of the long tradition of objects being hurled for distance going back thousands of years. 1. SAFETY IS NUMBER ONE a.) Although all throwing events present the danger of serious or even fatal injury, the hammer throw is the single most dangerous event to officials and people […]

Women’s hammer throw

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Interesting video on the hammer throw and how to handle circumstances with officials. Betty Heidler of Germany stayed focused and stepped up to win the bronze medal. The meet was the best competition in Olympic history for the women’s hammer throw. Coach Larry Judge, wrote an article on training the women’s hammer throw “TEACHING THE […]

10 Glide Shot Put Coaching Tips

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Coaching cues for the glide shot put can be separated into two sections: the back of the circle and the power position/release. With this method, the athlete can have one cue before the throw and one cue during the throw. Overloading the athlete with too much information can result in poor performance. For most beginning […]

Glide Shot Put Technique Corrections

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Glide Technique Errors and Corrections (Power Position to Release)  If the thrower can execute the back of the circle  with proficiency, other problems can occur in the middle of the circle. However, many of the technical problems in the middle of the circle are a result of an improper glide across the ring. If the back […]

Martin Bingisser Special Hammer Strength

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This is a great video for special strength for the throwing events that can be used for the hammer throw or other throwers. Using general and specific exercises with rotational movements is highly recommended for all throwers in track and field. All of the throwing events in track and field require rotational movements from the […]

Shot Put Early Season Training

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Early Season Workout Design Glide Shot Put and Rotational Shot Put Technique  Shot put training programs are a combination of speed, strength and technique. Coaches need to address all of the bio-motor abilities and train event specific factors to get the bets results. Coaches develop training programs with the end result in mind, getting the best […]

Discus Stand Throw Analysis

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Discus Stand Throw Video analysis of the stand throw in the discus Stand Throw Technique Discus technique training at the front of the circle will involve discus stand throws. During discus stand throws, the thrower should focus on keeping the bodyweight back over the right side as the right foot turns into a solid left […]

Javelin Throw Practice

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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 […]

Discus ball throws

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Discus ball throws with heavy implement Discus throws performed with a heavy ball or barbell in the women’s discus throw. Teaching Progression with discus ball (with no reverse) Stand Throw (both sides) 1/2 Turn Throw Full Throw Sample Training Session with discus ball •Early Season College Women x6 stand throw (2.5 kilo ball) x6 half […]

Strength Exercises For Throwers

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Strength Development For The Throwing Events Video of exercises used for the throwing events (shot put, discus and hammer throw). The videos shows a series of drills that can be used by throwers to develop strength and speed in the shot put, discus and hammer. Scott Cappos discussed strength training for throwers at USTFCCCA National Coaches Convention.

How to Shot Put -The Glide

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Glide Shot Put Coach Scott Cappos Various styles of the glide 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. The chart below compares in the two styles during […]

Discus Throwing

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  Discus Throw For positioning, 12 o’clock is used as the front of the circle Preparation of the 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 […]

Strength Training For Track and Field

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Strength Training Program Design Terms and Planning Work Capacity: The ability to repeat sub-maximal efforts. In the speed and power events, medicine ball and plate circuits and Olympic lifting combination exercises address work capacity in the weight room. Event specific training exercises can also improve work capacity. Work capacity is part of the initial preparation […]

Shot Put Discus Variable Weights

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Shot Put and Discus Training Throwing Variable Weight Implements 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. […]

Track and Field Plyometrics

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THE PURPOSE To improve speed, power, rhythm, event specific strength and endurance: depending on the exercises, recovery period and repetitions. THE SCIENCE Plyometrics work because the exercises improve the rate of contraction by overloading the neuromuscular system. This is achieved by pre-stretching or shortening of the muscle fibers followed by a rapid dynamic post-stretch contraction.  […]