The discus throw is about rotation which becomes very difficult if you have a flat foot.The back (right) heel should be in a straight line with the front (left) toe.This is a crucial aspect as it allows the hips rotate and produce maximum force.A common error athletes make is to line up with their feet in a straight line or even have the front foot ahead of the rear.This results in what’s called ‘being blocked off’ where the hips fail to rotate and most often times causes the discus to go into the cage or out of the right sector.The back should be nice and straight forming a straight line that starts with the head and continues through the front leg (which is slightly bent) to the ground.To set up the proper body angle you want a good right knee bend.A common mistake many throwers make is being “broken at the waist.” This will cause a whole host of issues and a big loss of power. This “power chain” starts with the right (or back) foot turning and moves up through the knee and hips. This is a key concept coach Bedard covers in great detail in our Like most websites, our site uses cookies to enhance your experience. Driving or “sprinting” off the back of the ring, in control, and at the right time is paramount.
The step to the middle should be soft and under control. Developing a great stand throw is the first step in solid technique and developing the proper throwing rhythm.There is no doubt about it, if you want to throw far – strength development is a must. 360 Pivot Turn. The reason why the feet are in this position is to allow the right foot to turn and maximize power from the legs and hips.Stay on the balls of the feet during the entire throw.
The upper body stays relaxed with the discus back and is ‘pulled’ by the work being done by the legs and hips.When we interviewed him about the stand throw he was pretty clear about using the upper body: “You can’t use your upper body, Check out the video below to hear Casey talk about the importance of the stand throw and some tips on how to improve it.Yes, elite discus throwers are big and incredibly strong but that’s not why they throw far.There are many strong throwers in high school and college that never throw past the 160’ mark (49m). Many throwers have an issue with impatience in the back of the ring during track meets.The adrenalin is up, and they want to hit that big throw. As the lower body leads the movement and the torso begins to turn. It needs to be that automatic. The right foot starts the movement off. The athlete immediately begins falling to the middle. It also means each step is critical for solid technique.The following instructions are for a right handed thrower.
Once a thrower can correctly throw from a standing position, we begin to work backwards. All of this occurs as the upper body stays back as long as possible.Check out the video below to see a good example of what the feet are doing during the discus standing throw. This is because they reinforce the correct target positions and help prevent nervous system ruts (bad habits).The practice progression and drills in this guide are an integral part of That’s why we’ve included video sections from Coach Bedard’s discus throw master class “The balanced position is when the thrower has the left armpit over the knee and the knee over the foot.
Great throwers are built on a solid foundation – make posture a key priority when working on the discus power position.We’ve only included the most important aspects which means no filler. How to perform the standing throw Step 1 - Discus Standing Throw Stance.