Thanks so much for differentiating between the women and the men, it really does make a difference. Just hit triple digits recently (101'7") and I hope to break some records at my school with your videos :)
Probably one of your best videos. This is something I’ve been thinking about a long time as well. You mention how the left arm/shoulder needs to be a bit lower in the high point. If you watch the guys with the best high points the left arm pulls down bringing the elbow near hip level.
My cues To create a high point in the discus throw focus on the lower body leading to the middle while rotation occurs in then non support phase on a slightly tipped axis
I think you have two styles of Men's discus throwing. Rotational and Linear based on the back of the ring and the foot sweep you choose. At the release you either reverse or don't reverse. These two styles in the beginning determine your axis and orbit (high point). Also, important are your physical attributes of height and the wing span of your arms that will determine your axis and orbit. I have also seen two styles of discus releases. A striker at the release or a finesse release, which the latter leaves you wondering how the discus went so far. One other style difference is how you hold the discus. Index together with your middle finger or your fingers spread apart.
Is there an argument for adjusting your starting point at the back of the circle so that you hit your natural high point at the right time during the rotation?
Sorry for my poor English. I am Japanese. In Japan, we seldom have the opportunity and environment to learn in such a systematic way about the know-how about throwing events. So your videos are very useful for me, but at the same time I am worried about the lack of interest in throwing events in the Japanese track and field community. I think that the reason why Japanese throwing events have not achieved spectacular results in world competitions is not only due to the difference in physique. I keenly felt that in order to nurture a second Koji Murofushi or Haruka Kitaguchi, it is necessary for Japan to adopt the efforts of skilled athletes and coaches from overseas while localizing them to suit the Japanese physique. Please note that this is the opinion of one individual and not the consensus of Japanese track and field athletes.
Hey, I have a question. I know this isn't directly related with this video but I am having an issue and was wondering if you had any thoughts or anything that can be done. I am a Volunteer Throwing Coach for a middle in my hometown, I threw both Shot and Disc in highschool. The issue is about 10 years ago they started to allow discus in Middle School but none of the middle schools have a discus ring or cage. The Athletic Director is saying there is nothing that can be done to get discus rings or cages for the middle schools. My question is do you believe it is safe or a good idea to teach middle school kids to throw discus for practice without a safety net? Where we have our meets at does have a safety net just not where any of the middle schools practice at. Thank you.
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Thanks so much for differentiating between the women and the men, it really does make a difference. Just hit triple digits recently (101'7") and I hope to break some records at my school with your videos :)
Probably one of your best videos. This is something I’ve been thinking about a long time as well. You mention how the left arm/shoulder needs to be a bit lower in the high point. If you watch the guys with the best high points the left arm pulls down bringing the elbow near hip level.
Great job emphasizing scapular retraction and overall mobility of the mid and upper back..
I have been applyng this technique for a long time.Increases the amplitude of the throw and can be better acceleration in the final effort.
My cues To create a high point in the discus throw focus on the lower body leading to the middle while rotation occurs in then non support phase on a slightly tipped axis
Awesome information about the high point!
I think you have two styles of Men's discus throwing. Rotational and Linear based on the back of the ring and the foot sweep you choose. At the release you either reverse or don't reverse. These two styles in the beginning determine your axis and orbit (high point). Also, important are your physical attributes of height and the wing span of your arms that will determine your axis and orbit. I have also seen two styles of discus releases. A striker at the release or a finesse release, which the latter leaves you wondering how the discus went so far. One other style difference is how you hold the discus. Index together with your middle finger or your fingers spread apart.
Is there an argument for adjusting your starting point at the back of the circle so that you hit your natural high point at the right time during the rotation?
Sorry for my poor English. I am Japanese. In Japan, we seldom have the opportunity and environment to learn in such a systematic way about the know-how about throwing events. So your videos are very useful for me, but at the same time I am worried about the lack of interest in throwing events in the Japanese track and field community. I think that the reason why Japanese throwing events have not achieved spectacular results in world competitions is not only due to the difference in physique. I keenly felt that in order to nurture a second Koji Murofushi or Haruka Kitaguchi, it is necessary for Japan to adopt the efforts of skilled athletes and coaches from overseas while localizing them to suit the Japanese physique. Please note that this is the opinion of one individual and not the consensus of Japanese track and field athletes.
Love discus content!
How much far can a 15 year 164 cm 53 kg boy throw a kg or one and half kg disc?
normally depends on technique and strength
Hey, I have a question. I know this isn't directly related with this video but I am having an issue and was wondering if you had any thoughts or anything that can be done. I am a Volunteer Throwing Coach for a middle in my hometown, I threw both Shot and Disc in highschool. The issue is about 10 years ago they started to allow discus in Middle School but none of the middle schools have a discus ring or cage. The Athletic Director is saying there is nothing that can be done to get discus rings or cages for the middle schools. My question is do you believe it is safe or a good idea to teach middle school kids to throw discus for practice without a safety net? Where we have our meets at does have a safety net just not where any of the middle schools practice at. Thank you.
Radheradhe Jai siyaram thank you sir
Best way to hit the high point is to ensure that you land on a 90 degree bent right leg
Yesterday I threw 4 meters over my pb with the high point
That's awesome! Great work!
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