I got interested in this sport because my son is a player of this. Every time my son would ask a question regarding this sport I can't answer him automatically due to the fact that even I myself donot know this sport. This is also one of the reason why I searched over for this and decided to add this article in my Sports talk blog.
The discus throw is an event in tract and field athletics competition, in which an athlete throws a heavy disc called a “discus” in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors.
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Here are some discus throw techniques:
Grip:
Put your non-throwing beneath the discus for support. Your throwing hand (including the thumb) is on top of the discus with your fingers evenly spread. The top knuckle of your fingers (not the thumb) should touch the rim, with your fingertips over the sides. An alternative to place the index and middle fingers together while evenly spacing the remaining fingers.
Stance:
Face away from the target. Stand in the back of the ring with your feet wider than shoulder width apart and your knees and waist slightly bent.
Wind up:
Hold the discus high in front of the left shoulder. Swing it back to the right shoulder level. This action can be repeated once or twice, if necessary, to establish a rhythm.
Starting the throw:
Rotate clockwise, bringing the discus as far back as you can, holding it in your throwing hand only. Your non-throwing should be pointed in the opposite direction as your throwing arm. Keep your throwing hand as far from your body as possible throughout the throw. Your weight is on your right foot. Your left heel is off the ground.
Beginning the turn to the right center of the ring:
Begin rotating your shoulders in the direction of the throw as you shift your weight to your left foot, then pick your right foot up and swing it around the left. Pivot on the ball of your leg foot as you spin toward the center of the ring.
Completing the turn to the center of the ring:
Just before your right foot lands in the center of the ring, push off with your left foot and continue pivoting toward the front of the ring.
Turn to the power position:
Pivot on your right foot, swinging to the left leg to the front of the ring. Your left foot should land outside of the right.
Power position:
Your left side is planted and firm, with your left arm pointing forward. Your weight is shifting from your right side to your left. Your throwing arm is behind you, outstretched, with the discus at about a hip level.
Release:
Continue shifting your weight forward as you pivot your hips. Bring your arm up at approximately a 35 degree angle to release the discus. The discus should leave your hand smoothly of f the index finger with your hand at about a shoulder height.
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This techniques which I've searched from the internet did help me a lot with my son. Thanks for the resources where I got some of the informations.
Resources: trackandfield.about.com
en.wikipedia.org
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