Track and Field
Coaching The Throwing Events
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The Glide by Scott Cappos
Getting Started
The shot is raised over the head; the wrist is bent facing upward, the ball rest at the base of the fingers. The shot is then placed on the neck, under the jaw with the thumb touching the collarbone. The ideal path of the shot is straight as possible from starting position to the release, with a gradual increase in the height of the ball from the start of the glide. Across the ring The start varies from thrower to thrower, but some basics remain constant. The purpose of the start is to enable the thrower to get in to a good power position with more speed on the ball than from a standing put. A good technical thrower with the glide can gain 10-20% from the stand throw. The thrower faces the rear of the ring in an upright position with the feet together, from this position several different starts can be used: The upper body is bent slightly over the right leg, knees are together and the left foot is slightly behind the right foot at the starting position. The lower body falls back or unseats from the waist, then the left leg is stretched and kept low as it extends across the ring. The right heel leaves the rear of the ring after the left leg is extended. The left arm is down and relaxed, the upper body remains passive, the thrower’s eyes and head remain back. As the thrower gains experience, the thrower can lower the upper body into a crouched position. view complete article http://digitaltrackandfield.com/how-to-shot-put-the-glide/ Discus Throwing by Scott Cappos
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 the speed developed in a throw is in the other phases not the wind up. Higher turning speed in the back of the circle means a higher risk of the delivery phase not being executed properly. view complete article http://digitaltrackandfield.com/discus-throwing/ |
