Discus Throw Drills for Beginners
Discus Throw Drills for Beginners
Wind and step-out
The athlete completes a wind and steps out with the right leg, tapping it on the ground at the 3 o’clock position. The left side should point at 3 o’clock with the shoulders level, the left leg will support most of the body weight (90%+).
Wind, step-out, step to the middle
The thrower completes the previous drill, then step with the right foot to the middle of the circle.
Wind, step-out, step to the middle, turn to the power position
The discus thrower adds to the previous drill by turning the right foot is in the center of the circle and the athlete will complete the drill by finishing in the power position.
Wind, step out and turn to the power position
The thrower performs a step out, and then works on sprinting from the 3 o’clock position, landing in the power position. The drill should simulate the actual body position in the full throw, keeping very little weight on the right leg on the step out.
Turn to the power position
The athlete executes the initial throwing motion, landing in the power position. The emphasis is on balance and landing in a good throwing position with most of the body weight over the right leg.
Turn to the power position and finish
Complete the movement of the throw by turning into the finish.
