Tips for Shot Put and Discus

 

 

Spring Mile Reflection 2023

 

How to Throw a Discus

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The article above contains important information about getting in position, throwing the Discus, and training to throw Discus. 

Some how-to-videos that might be able to help with technique.

Below you will find several links to great articles on how to perform a discus throw with included video links within the article.

How to Shot Put

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how to perform the Shot Put.

Link One:

This article features important basic fundamentals, how to practice a basic throw, how to use a glide throw, and how to use a spin throw.

Link Two:

This article features positioning yourself and holding the shot, delivering the shot, and warming up and cooling down.

Below are 2 infographics courtesy of sportsmatik.com  Hopefully these will help you with your technique.  LINK TO WEBSITE HERE.

O'BRIEN TECHNIQUE / GLIDE SHOT PUT

BARYSHNIKOV TECHNIQUE / SPIN SHOT PUT

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some important shot put rules that you should know.