How To Throw The Discus
Technical Tip For The Block Side Arm & Shoulder Entry
Today’s throws coaching tip for the discus throw is all about the path of the block side arm and shoulder.
The throws coaching video below will show you the #1 distance killer…
Pulling the Shoulder Around.
Pulling the shoulder around in the discus throw will crush your distance and you’ll lose power at the finish.
Just that sentence alone should have you analyzing each and every throw!
If you pull the arm and shoulder together you’ll typically fall into the throw…
… which will force you to pull at the finish.
This is a very common discus technique mistake and is a distance blocker.
Check out the video below for more details and step by step instruction.
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The 2nd video is an older video from a few years ago, and I go over how to hit the crucial discus throws technique behind the entry arm & shoulder for HUGE THROWS!
In my recent discussions, I have talked about the feedback mechanism, and how setting up the throw properly signals the right feeling of the throw.
The Path of the left shoulder is critical in the technique of all rotational throws…. and if you’re a lefty, I got you- it’s the right shoulder.
The Block shoulder path is paramount to the big throws and the sprint phase of the throw.
Over the years, I’ve given this wrong technical motion a few nicknames, one being the Dracula Shoulder.
You know, the old Dracula movies where the vampire hold his cape and peeks over his shoulder?
yea… don’t do that!
Understanding the path of the left shoulder (right for Lefties) is a big, big deal.
And the inability to do it right, is often a clear red flag that the athlete has a posture deficiency.
Aaaahh throwing- there are so many little details that must line up for big throws.
It’s why this is a tough sport. And why training must be done right.
Training wrong over and over, teaches how to throw incorrectly…
then it takes a lot of time and hard work to unlearn the wrong technical movements and throwing form, so you can then
learn the correct discus technique and form.
The littlest thing can throw off the Throwing Chain Reaction®.
I coached a high school athlete on this very topic and in one week, she improved improved 22 feet from last season.
So Check it out now.
As you can see, this is a common discus technique mistake that can cut off massive amounts of distance on a throw.
Inside the TCR system, we offer several step by step video tutorials walking you through pillar drills, throwing drills and ending with progression drills that address this very topic.
I always recommend that you watch these videos several times, take some notes, and compare the discus technical cues with your throwers or yourself!
Throw Far,
Coach Johnson
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