Im a seventh grader and I can throw about 60 ft. I know thats not much but this is my first year. Right now I know the full spin and im pretty sure alot of you users are going to say keep practicing and fine tuning your spin and I know that. But I was just wondering if you users have any helpful tips on throwing discus.Thank you for your time.
What I did first in my high school JV years was work on my half throw until i could toss up close to 100′. Given ur in seventh grade its obviously gonna b less but the most important thing starting off is your release. Do finger rolls to practice releasing off your index and middle fingers. Block with your left arm (stretch your left arm out, bend in at a 90 degree angle, use as drag for release to keep your body torqued and helps follow through). Stay coiled as long as possible to increase torque. When releasing, look high at a tree line or light post and follow through.
As for your spin my coach has always said its like a dance. Hard to explain in text but what you want to do is start slow and finish fast. Your first step should be at least halfway across the circle in the middle if not farther, and it should be a slow (until you master it) turn. Then, you whip around your second step, planting your foot sideways against the left sector line. At this point, everything should still be coiled up and ready to be unleashed. Your hips should be open with your upper body dragging behind you, and your arm should remain high at shoulder height for the entire spin. Follow through with the half throw i talked about and you should be in good shape. I don’t know where you live but 60 ft for a seventh graders pretty good. Keep up the good work, high school should be pretty rewarding for you.
Hope I helped!
What I did first in my high school JV years was work on my half throw until i could toss up close to 100′. Given ur in seventh grade its obviously gonna b less but the most important thing starting off is your release. Do finger rolls to practice releasing off your index and middle fingers. Block with your left arm (stretch your left arm out, bend in at a 90 degree angle, use as drag for release to keep your body torqued and helps follow through). Stay coiled as long as possible to increase torque. When releasing, look high at a tree line or light post and follow through.
As for your spin my coach has always said its like a dance. Hard to explain in text but what you want to do is start slow and finish fast. Your first step should be at least halfway across the circle in the middle if not farther, and it should be a slow (until you master it) turn. Then, you whip around your second step, planting your foot sideways against the left sector line. At this point, everything should still be coiled up and ready to be unleashed. Your hips should be open with your upper body dragging behind you, and your arm should remain high at shoulder height for the entire spin. Follow through with the half throw i talked about and you should be in good shape. I don’t know where you live but 60 ft for a seventh graders pretty good. Keep up the good work, high school should be pretty rewarding for you.
Hope I helped!
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