Discus Technique


    Let me explain exactly how one throws a discus. The standard discuss in high school is 1.6 Kg or about 3 pounds while in college the standard weight is about the 2 Kgs . When throwing one must have the middle of the discuss in their palm. The ends of your fingers should be touching the edge of the disc. Once it is comfortable enough to not fall out of your hand easily then you should put it out to the side of your body and straighten your arm.
    Once you have the grip down, then you should start on your actual throw. Start with your feet perpendicular to the front bar and stand sideways. You may move back a couple inches, but to just do the standing throw you want to be able to be right at the front bar. Then bend your knees at about 120 to 90 degrees. And swing the disc around your body to loosen up the arm and begin to get ready to throw. As you get ready to throw you want to release the disc and let it glide out of your hand. When doing so, you are going to extend your knees in order to use your leg power and give it a little more distance on your throw. After throwing, bring your back leg around to give it every ounce of power you have and flow with the discuss.
    The standard way to actually throw the discus is not that hard. It is just a spin in the circle. It is hard to do at first, but you can keep practicing till it is as simple as I think it is. You start by facing the back of the circle and then bend your knees at about 90-120 degrees. You then want to bring around the same leg that is on the side of your throwing arm. Then you want to land and quickly bring the disc with you along with the other leg that was staying steady but sliding as you moved. Then finally, once you land from that other step you can begin to throw as if you were standing. The only difference is that you must keep moving to give it all your body’s effort and not just half of it. In other words, keep spinning and bring that leg over the front bar to whip your arm and give it all you have.
    There are many ways to throw a discus and you may want to do it a different way or hold it with a different grip. Like most throws, this is very possible. You can change whatever you want to feel comfortable but that is the standard standing spin, grip, and spin while throwing a discus.

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