Discus throw and shot put handbook extra 2

Discus throw and shot put handbook extra 2
Written by: Jeffrey Koelewijn from Holland

Throwing angles:
The throwing angle should be around a 35 degree to a 45 degree angle
Using the right angle can result in further throws

Chin angles:
Don't look down while throwing
-Looking down while throwing will disrupt
 the kinetic chain
The chin should have a slight upward angle when the throw is made

Arms wingspan with discus throw:
Is something you have or you don't
Having a long arms wingspan can result in further throws
-The distance the discus travels before release is longer
-The distance the discus travels in circles is longer
 During the rotational
With shot put it can also result in further throws as
the arm is longer

Tips:
It's safer for the suroundings to throw in a throwing cage
when discus throwing
Always make sure the throwing area is safe

For active release throwers do 360 jumps

Hold the discus with extended arms and do 5, 6 or more circles for example
Spinning around like this will help feel rotational
forces
It makes you more aware of the implement
And be carefull not to fall after spinning in circles

Get comfortable with the implement
Play with it






First world record discus throw:
47.58 m

First world record shot put:
15.54 m
Early shot put technique was a lot like the glide
But a sideways motion was made
Standing with the side towards the throwing direction
The rest was a lot like the glide
It also looks a little bit like a pitch in baseball but the
footwork is different