Teaching the Discus
Reprinted from:
Trackcoach.com
1. Holding the
Discus
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Place palm flat on the discus with the first knuckle
over the edge of the discus.
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Index finger should bisect the discus.
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Place slight pressure on the discus with thumb.
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Let the arm hand down and swing the arm around at
different angels to allow the beginner to feel that centrifugal
force will keep the discus in the hand.
2. Bowling the
Discus:
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This will teach proper release of the discus off the
index finger.
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Bowl the discus along the ground. The discus
should spin forward out of the hand in a "clock wise" manner.
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Modify the bowling action by having the thrower flip
the discus in the air.
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Finish with swings to build confidence that the
discus will stay in the hand.
3. Standing
Throws:
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Left shoulder facing the direction of the throw.
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Start with the discus in front on the left shoulder
on the left hand. Swing.
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Pivot the right foot hard, turning the right heel
out while pushing the right hip to the front.
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Emphasize that the center of gravity stays over the
right foot.
4. Sink and
Sling:
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Feet together with the weight on the right foot
while holding the discus at the side.
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Sink down on the right leg, slide the left foot back
about 24", lean forward and throw the discus back to shoulder
level.
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When the discus reaches the "top", the right foot
pivots hard turning the right hip to the front, pulling the discus
in a wide arc at shoulder level.
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The discus should be released without reversing the
feet.
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Attempt to keep the center of mass over the right
foot throughout the whole turn.
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At the time of release, the chest, hip, knees and
toes face to the front.
Source: USA Track & Field Level 1
Curriculum
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