Technique Of Discus Throwing

Intro on discus throwing:



Gymnastic exercise of the ancient Greeks, discus throwing was invigorated in modern times as a part of Olympic Games and as an event of competition in most track and field actions. Its thrown with both hands the arm extended backward and the discus against the forearm.

A
circular disk of wood with a metal rim is the discus for men, which weights
2 kg in a diameter of 22cm. For women it is 1kg and with a diameter less
than 22 cm. The athlete rotates it several times in a diameter of 2.5 before
releasing it. Generally the best scoring is done out of the three attempts.
Competitors throw a disc at 70m or more who are highly skilled.
Rules of discus throwing:

Competitors may touch the inner area of the circle rim but cannot touch the outer area of the circle. Until the disc hits the ground, he or she cannot exit from the area. The entire disc thrown from an enclosed area for the safety of the bystanders.
Technique of discuss throwing:

• In the discus throw, Proper footwork is imperative to generate the speed necessary for a tough throw. Throwers must start by performing standing-throw drills prior to attempting full throws. The non-throwing hand must be beneath of the disc to support and the throwing hands top knuckle must touch the rim with fingertips over the side. With your feet wider than the shoulder width apart and stand back of the ring and waist slightly bent.

• Hold at a height from the left shoulder swing it back to the right shoulder level. It can be repeat to establish a rhythm. Rotate clockwise and as far back as you can. Non-throwing should face the opposite side of your throwing arm. Keep your throwing hand as far as possible from your body possibly throw out the throw. Your weight must be on right foot and your left heel must be of the ground.

• Rotating shoulders in the direction of the throw, you shift your weight to the left foot and swing it around the left, by picking your right foot up. Spin around the ball of your left foot as you spin in the direction of the center of the ring. Before right foot lands in the center of the ring, push off with your left foot and continue to pivot towards the front of the ring. Swinging the left leg towards the front of the ring.

• Your left foot should land outside of the right side. Left side is planted and stiff. Your throwing arm is behind you stretched with the discus at about hip level. Bring your arm up in the region of a 35-degree angle to release the discus. The discus should leave the hand smoothly off the index finger with the hand at about shoulder height. Pursue through, rotating to your left to remain in the ring and keep away from fouling.