Discus Throw...

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I’m thinking about trying Discus for spring track this year. I’ve never thrown before, only run. I’m pretty strong (for a 17 year old, at least.)

What would be some good excersizes to improve (or at least start improving) a discus throw?

Thanks

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Throwing the discus under the supervision of a qualified coach.

[quote]rrjc5488 wrote:
I’m thinking about trying Discus for spring track this year. I’ve never thrown before, only run. I’m pretty strong (for a 17 year old, at least.)

What would be some good excersizes to improve (or at least start improving) a discus throw?

Thanks[/quote]

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Check out Dan John’s site also: www.danjohn.org/coach I believe

[quote]rrjc5488 wrote:
I’m thinking about trying Discus for spring track this year. I’ve never thrown before, only run. I’m pretty strong (for a 17 year old, at least.)

What would be some good excersizes to improve (or at least start improving) a discus throw?

Thanks[/quote]

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There are plenty of throwing web pages that have information on throwing the discus. www.effortlessthrow.org and www.throwers.org are examples, as far as lifts go, its the power cleans and snatches, squats, pushpress ect. that can help out with building power in the throw

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discus is a technique throw. you can be as big and and strong as you want. if you dont have balance, speed, coordination and a good coach your going nowhere fast.