How should a discus spin through the air?
How should a discus spin through the air?
The hand should be over the top of the discus. The discus should spin over and off the index finger.
Can you spin when throwing a discus?
To throw the discus with the proper technique, you must complete one-and-a-half rotations in the ring, even though you actually move forward in approximately a straight line, from the back of the ring to the front. Proper footwork is vital to produce the speed necessary for a strong throw.
What is the best way to throw a discus?
Stand with your left shoulder pointing at the target and your body facing the direction perpendicular to your shoulder (for right-handers). Keep your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees slightly. Hold the discus to your front, with your throwing hand, palm down.
How many turns do the discus thrower typically take to throw the discus?
The thrower typically takes one-and-a-half spins before releasing the discus. Athletes will typically throw six times per competition. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the athlete with the next-best effort.
Which way does discus spin?
The fingers should lie flat on the discus. The release is initiated with the pulling of the little finger working to the index finger. For a right-handed thrower the turning of the discus should be in a clockwise direction, for a left-handed thrower in a counter clockwise direction.
How do you rotate a discus throw?
Rotate your torso clockwise, bringing the discus as far back as you can, holding it in your throwing hand only (if the target is at 12 o’clock, you should end up facing 9 or 10 o’clock). Your non-throwing arm should be pointed in the opposite direction as your throwing arm.
What happens if you can’t hold the correct positions without the discus?
If an athlete can’t hold the correct positions without the discus it’s not going to happen during the throw. Many breakdowns in technique, injuries and fouls can be traced back to poor posture. Great throwers are built on a solid foundation – make posture a key priority when working on the discus power position.
What is the history of discus throwing?
Discus throwing dates back to at least 708 BC. During that time, a Greek sculptor named Myron created his famous statue, Discobolus, of a discus thrower. The poet Homer even referenced discus throwing in his Iliad. Discus throwing formed an important part of the Greek pentathlon, though iron and bronze discs…
What is the power chain in discus throwing?
As with most sports, the main source of power in the discus throw is generated from the lower body. This “power chain” starts with the right (or back) foot turning and moves up through the knee and hips. The upper body stays relaxed with the discus back and is ‘pulled’ by the work being done by the legs and hips.
